Theater Release Date: 1999 Length: 144 minutes Distributor: Warner Home Video DVD Release Date: 04/22/2003 Director: Larry Wachowski Cast: Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, Joe Pantoliano, Gloria Foster, Marcus Chong, Anthony Ray Parker, Belinda McClory, Julian Arahanga, Matt Doran
Plot: With The Matrix, the Wachowskis have established themselves as innovative filmmakers who push the boundaries of live-action films. Like the groundbreaking Star Wars, The Matrix (also the first film of a trilogy) showcases a unique visual style, one the Wachowskis achieved through an array of techniques and digital effects, some never before seen in mainstream Hollywood films. Although computer morphing technology had been used before in films such as The Abyss and Terminator 2, the Wachowskis were the first to use "bullet time," a time-bending digital effect that utilizes both computer-generated imagery and still photography. The film itself is a complex story that aspires to mythology, focusing on a computer hacker named Neo (Keanu Reeves) who searches for the truth behind the mysterious force known as the Matrix. He finds his answer with a group of strangers led by the charismatic Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne). What they encounter in confronting that truth makes for a lightning-paced, eye-popping thrill ride of a movie. Packed with stunning fight scenes (choreographed by accomplished Hong Kong director Yuen Wo-Ping), astonishing visual effects, quotable lines, and a terrific supporting cast (led by Carrie-Anne Moss, in her first major Hollywood film), The Matrix is a bold triumph that raises the bar for all science fiction films.
Theater Release Date: 2003 Format: Full-Screen Length: 138 minutes Distributor: Warner Home Video DVD Release Date: 10/14/2003 Director: Larry Wachowski Cast: Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Laurence Fishburne, Hugo Weaving, Harold Perrineau, Jada Pinkett, Monica Bellucci, Anthony Zerbe, Nona Gaye, Gina Torres, Adrian Rayment, Neil Rayment, Gloria Foster, Ngai Sing, Randall Duk Kim, Helmut Bakaitis, Lambert Wilson, Clayton Watson, Daniel Bernhardt, Harry J. Lennix, Steve Bastoni, Christine Anu, Cornel West
Plot: Neo (Keanu Reeves), Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss), and Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne) continue their battle against the machines in The Matrix Reloaded, the second chapter of Larry and Andy Wachowski's Matrix trilogy. As Reloaded begins, Neo, Trinity, and Morpheus arrive in Zion with new crew member Link (Harold Perrineau), and discover that 250,000 dreaded sentinels are close to launching a massive attack on the underground haven for the liberated minds of humanity. When Neo seeks advice from the prophetic Oracle (the late Gloria Foster), their meeting leads to a sorely outnumbered fight with Neo's old nemesis, Agent Smith (Hugo Weaving). While the sentinels advance on Zion, various battles within the Matrix continue to escalate, culminating in an extended highway chase sequence involving Morpheus, Trinity, more imposing agents, and two new adversaries--the relentless white-clad Twins (Adrian and Neil Rayment). With Reloaded, the Wachowski brothers delve deeper into both the realm of the Matrix and the apocalyptic, machine-controlled future reality. Initially giving ample attention to both the romance between Neo and Trinity and to the vast underground city of Zion, the film eventually delivers one stunning set piece after another, with the amazing martial arts sequences and jaw-dropping effects of the first Matrix elevated to even more astounding heights. In addition to the returning cast of Reeves, Moss, Fishburne, Weaving, and Foster, Perrineau and Jada Pinkett Smith make for welcome new additions, and Monica Bellucci offers up an unforgettably sensual appearance. Larger than the original scale on every level, The Matrix Reloaded is a thoroughly entertaining sequel that will leave viewers eager for the trilogy's conclusion, The Matrix Revolutions.
Theater Release Date: 2003 Format: Widescreen Length: 138 minutes Distributor: Warner Home Video DVD Release Date: 10/14/2003 Director: Larry Wachowski Cast: Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Laurence Fishburne, Hugo Weaving, Harold Perrineau, Jada Pinkett, Monica Bellucci, Anthony Zerbe, Nona Gaye, Gina Torres, Adrian Rayment, Neil Rayment, Gloria Foster, Ngai Sing, Randall Duk Kim, Helmut Bakaitis, Lambert Wilson, Clayton Watson, Daniel Bernhardt, Harry J. Lennix, Steve Bastoni, Christine Anu, Cornel West
Plot: Neo (Keanu Reeves), Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss), and Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne) continue their battle against the machines in The Matrix Reloaded, the second chapter of Larry and Andy Wachowski's Matrix trilogy. As Reloaded begins, Neo, Trinity, and Morpheus arrive in Zion with new crew member Link (Harold Perrineau), and discover that 250,000 dreaded sentinels are close to launching a massive attack on the underground haven for the liberated minds of humanity. When Neo seeks advice from the prophetic Oracle (the late Gloria Foster), their meeting leads to a sorely outnumbered fight with Neo's old nemesis, Agent Smith (Hugo Weaving). While the sentinels advance on Zion, various battles within the Matrix continue to escalate, culminating in an extended highway chase sequence involving Morpheus, Trinity, more imposing agents, and two new adversaries--the relentless white-clad Twins (Adrian and Neil Rayment). With Reloaded, the Wachowski brothers delve deeper into both the realm of the Matrix and the apocalyptic, machine-controlled future reality. Initially giving ample attention to both the romance between Neo and Trinity and to the vast underground city of Zion, the film eventually delivers one stunning set piece after another, with the amazing martial arts sequences and jaw-dropping effects of the first Matrix elevated to even more astounding heights. In addition to the returning cast of Reeves, Moss, Fishburne, Weaving, and Foster, Perrineau and Jada Pinkett Smith make for welcome new additions, and Monica Bellucci offers up an unforgettably sensual appearance. Larger than the original scale on every level, The Matrix Reloaded is a thoroughly entertaining sequel that will leave viewers eager for the trilogy's conclusion, The Matrix Revolutions.
Theater Release Date: 2003 Format: 2-Disc Widescreen Set Length: 129 minutes Distributor: Warner Home Video DVD Release Date: 04/06/2004 Director: Andy Wachowski Cast: Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Laurence Fishburne, Hugo Weaving, Jada Pinkett, Ngai Sing, Mary Alice, Tanveer Atwal, Lambert Wilson, Monica Bellucci, Ian Bliss, Harold Perrineau, Nona Gaye, Nathaniel Lees, Clayton Watson, Harry J. Lennix, Gina Torres, Anthony Zerbe, Cornel West
Plot: The final movie in Larry and Andy Wachowski's Matrix trilogy is The Matrix Revolutions. Toning down the romantic and philosophic elements of the second film in the series, The Matrix Reloaded, this third installment focuses on action. Neo (Keanu Reeves) is trapped in limbo between reality and the Matrix, while Zion, the last human city, is attacked by hordes of machines. Meanwhile, Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne), Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss), and Seraph (Collin Chou) confront the ruthless Merovingian (Lambert Wilson) to secure Neo's release. As the fight for Zion grows more dire, Neo and Trinity embark on a perilous journey into the heart of the machine city, while Morpheus and Niobe (Jada Pinkett Smith) rush to Zion's aid. Eventually, Neo must face the increasingly powerful Agent Smith (Hugo Weaving) in a last battle for the fate of humanity. Highlights of the film include Niobe's thrilling spaceship piloting, the armored battle for Zion, and Neo's inevitable brawl with Smith, all of which feature amazing special effects. In the midst of the adventure, there are a few quieter moments--such as Neo's Beckett-like wait for the train back to reality--that intriguingly punctuate the proceedings. A fast-paced ending to an epic trilogy, Revolutions proves once again why the Matrix series is revered by its dedicated fans.
Theater Release Date: 2003 Length: N/A minutes Distributor: Warner Home Video DVD Release Date: 12/07/2004 Director: Andy Wachowski Cast: Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving
Plot: The Ultimate Matrix Collection presents the complete adventures of machine-battling truth-seekers Neo (Keanu Reeves), Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss), and Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne) in all three of the Wachowski brothers' groundbreaking sci-fi feature films--The Matrix (1999) with remastered picture and sound, The Matrix Reloaded (2003), and The Matrix Revolutions (2003)--as well as the making-of documentary The Matrix Revisited (2001), the animated short films of The Animatrix (2003), and a slew of special bonus materials.
Theater Release Date: 2001 Length: 144 minutes Distributor: Warner Home Video DVD Release Date: 11/20/2001 Director: Larry Wachowski Cast: Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss
Plot: Watch The Wachowski Brothers' now-legendary mindblower The Matrix, then follow it up with The Matrix Revisited, an in-depth documentary which looks at the dazzling special effects that made the film so memorable, along with production reports of several spinoff projects of the film.
Length: 89 minutes Distributor: Warner Home Video DVD Release Date: 06/03/2003 Director: Yoshiyaki Kawajiri
Plot: Taking the characters and premise from the groundbreaking science-fiction film, The Matrix, this ambitious project compiles nine short films directed by animation specialists from Japan, Korea, and America. The action is rapidly paced and combines different styles of animation from Cgi to anime to more traditional animation, producing a unique and varied look even more stunning than its predecessor. A sampling of the talent includes Matrix creators Larry and Andy Wachowski, Yoshiaki Kawajiri (Ninja Scroll), Peter Chung (Aeon Flux), and Shinchiro Watanabe (Cowboy Bebop).
Length: 125 minutes Distributor: Geneon Entertainment DVD Release Date: 06/25/2002 Cast: Juliette Lewis
Plot: Naomi Armitage is back in this feature length sequel to the first Armitage series that finds Armitage and Ross Sylibus living with their daughter under assumed identities on Mars. Unfortunately, her quiet life is interrupted when news that a robot rebellion has begun at an antimatter plant on Earth. Suspecting a cover-up, Armitage heads back to Earth only to find something more terrifying than she could have imagined: an army of Armitage clones.
Length: 90 minutes Distributor: Geneon Entertainment DVD Release Date: 06/25/2002 Cast: Juliette Lewis
Plot: Naomi Armitage is back in this feature length sequel to the first Armitage series that finds Armitage and Ross Sylibus living with their daughter under assumed identities on Mars. Unfortunately, her quiet life is interrupted when news that a robot rebellion has begun at an antimatter plant on Earth. Suspecting a cover-up, Armitage heads back to Earth only to find something more terrifying than she could have imagined: an army of Armitage clones.
Length: 140 minutes Distributor: Geneon Entertainment DVD Release Date: 11/05/2002
Plot: This Ova series serves as a prequel to Armitage: Dual Matrix finds Armitage investigating the recently uncovered "Third Type" murders with her partner, Ross Sylibus. "Third Type" refers to a recently discovered type of android that is indistinguishable from a real human who are now becoming the victims of violence from the human population of Mars. Soon, Armitage and her partner have uncovered a conspiracy that goes all the way up to the highest ranks of the government, knowledge that threatens both partners lives.
Armitage III Poly-Matrix: An Animated Motion Picture
Length: N/A minutes Distributor: Geneon Entertainment DVD Release Date: 01/06/2004 Cast: Kiefer Sutherland, Elizabeth Berkley
Plot: The full-feature version of the popular anime, voiced in English by Elizabeth Berkley and Kiefer Sutherland. When humanoid robots living undetected in a Mars colony are targeted for extinction by wild-eyed human vigilantes, bad-ass robotic girl cop Naomi Armitage leads the robots' fight for survival, with help from her human partner.
