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����� This isn't really my style of movie, so this film was already at a disadvantage when I went to see it.� I don't like high concept movies for the most part.� I don't like action flicks that much.� I've never been drawn to kung-fu films.� And I especially didn't want to see a Keanu Reeves movie.� He has proved over and over again that he cannot act well unless he's playing someone really stupid.� We'll give him the benefit of the doubt and assume that he's not being type-cast.� However, after hearing everyone rant and rave about it...I had to see it. � Well..............it was alright.

��� The story was more creative for an action flick than most are. � I was intrigued by the idea of the Matrix.� I think it's an interesting idea to think about.� I think it would've made a great Twilight Zone or Alfred Hitchcock story.� Now, I don't want to give too much away because part of the interesting idea of this movie is finding out just what the Matrix is, so I won't elaborate a whole lot.

��� I was terribly impressed by the martial arts and various other techniques used by the actors.� I respect them for working as hard as they did to become prepared for this movie.� For those of you who didn't already know, yes, the actors do almost all of their stunts.� They trained for 6 months prior to the shooting in order to learn martial arts.� People who work that hard, i.e. Linda Hamilton for T2: Judgement Day and Billy Zane for The Phantom really do earn my respect for the dedication to their field, whether they're the best actors or not. � Atleast I know they're trying.� Those who I lose respect for are people like Demi Moore who only trained 2 weeks for G.I. Jane.� I'm sorry, but if you're going to be one of the strongest people in the US, you'd better be in the best shape you can possibly be in.� Anyway, enough venting...My point was that the actors' dedication was impressive and it paid off.� The stunt scenes are very unique and eye-catching.

��� Now, the dialogue is really what hurt the movie the most.� I know most people would think it would be Keanu's acting, but no, he actually doesn't have that many lines even though he's on screen for much of the movie.� Thank goodness he doesn't have any dramatic dialogue.� Back to what I was saying, the dialogue really needed help.� The story is good but the lines weren't there to add the same crisp thought.

��� I cannot tell if it was his fault or as I just mentioned, the dialogue's, but I was really disappointed in Laurence Fishburne.� I really like him as an actor and he's been in great movies like Deep Cover, The Color Purple, and Searching for Bobby Fischer.� Every now and then though he gets into really cheesey movies or movies that don't challenge him like this one.� Almost all of his lines are delivered in this monotone voice that makes me want to catch a nap.

��� Anyway, my overall thoughts on this movie are: Story is interesting, action sequences are impressive, acting is ok, dialogue stinks.