MYST Post # 2: The Matrix

The Latest film I have watched was The Matrix starring Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Laurence Fishburne, Hugo Weaving, and Joe Pantoliano. This film had the most interesting camera angles and shots out of any other movie that I have seen. With Sci-Fi movies, the special effects can make or break the film, and in this movie it definitely made it. Also the actors did an excellent job making the special effects appear to be real.

The cinematography in this film was excellent. One element of cinematography that was used well was slow motion, which was used in many of the fighting scenes. Characters would have gunshots being fired at them, and the camera would showcase the entire path of the bullet. This showed how close these characters were to being hit, and when they were hit, it would show just how close that was to being a lethal shot. After slowing down the action, the camera would then switch to regular, in which you could see just how incredibly fast these characters were moving to dodge the shots.

Another great element of cinematography displayed in this film was how all action could pause and just focus on a couple characters. In the training demo for the Matrix, Morpheus could have everything be moving at regular speed, then pause the program, so he could give Neo some pointers. Also in these training demos, Morpheus would show Neo how he can go faster and break earth’s rules once inside the matrix. The camera would have certain movements sped up and others moving at regular speeds which was very interesting.

This movie also kept you thinking for the entire film. The movie carried this out by constantly changing the point of view of the characters. The director didn't let you figure who you were supposed to be rooting for and against for a while. Also since the setting was constantly changing you could never get comfortable with the surroundings. Furthermore, there was the large theme of real and fake in this film, and the director kept you guessing throughout its entirety.

In all, this film was very interesting and action packed. I enjoyed it and I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys Action or Sci-Fi themed films. The acting is excellent and so is the plot. I would rate this film 5/5 stars. If you have not seen it, go and do so.

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