The Animatrix
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Movie Reviews of The Animatrix
Movie Review: Outstanding animation and stories
Summary: 5 Stars
Very good animation. Very good stories. As you can see by reading the reviews, only one twit with a hatred for the matrix and probably animation in general thought it would be a good idea to post a review. What would you consider a "star" as far as animation goes? You do realize they aren't real, huh? Maybe if they would have included Mickey Mouse in a couple of them you would have been able to better relate? And I would like to know what you consider [good] animation? Anyway, if you are a fan of animation then this DVD is for you. If not, don't write reviews, ok "A viewer from The Real World". Instead, how about you get a life? Just so you know who I am referring to, here is what they had to say below...
Reviewer: A viewer from The Real World
In this collection of [bad] animation based on the brain dead science fiction series we get to see the adventures of people we have no reasons to care about. ZERO STARS
Movie Review: Anything left unexplained is fulfilled in this DVD
Summary: 5 Stars
Anyone who ever wanted to understand any part of the movies to a deeper extent needs to buy this DVD. It elaborates on how incredibly possible it is for the Matrix to exist in ways that rivet the mind and scratch the surface, such as how "Haunted Houses" are simply glitches in the Matrix and how it is possible to push physical boundaries aside with mental ones simply by believing. Back stories for cameos in Matrix Reloaded are explained (if you have the eye to catch who) and more is told about how everything started. Anyone who hasn't seen the Second Reneissance Parts I and II is really missing out; especially if they are a Matrix fan. The stories are portrayed with beautiful animation with unique styles and creative approaches, and combinations of traditional anime' style and computer generation. You can't call yourself a fan of the Matrix series until you buy this, so go for it!Movie Review: A visual feast
Summary: 5 Stars
Lots of good things to say about this DVD, but the main thing is that some of the segments are just... hauntingly beautiful. This mainly goes for The Second Renaissance I and II. Which is sometimes extremely gruesome, but has an important story to tell. It also has some fantastic abract imagery that won't soon leave you.
The same can't be said for "Beyond", which has much less story, and no action, but which is even more beautiful in all its understatedness. If you like good drawings, I beg you to notice this masterpiece. It is probably the single most beautifully drawn piece of animation I have ever seen. Not the least the *composition* of the frames is amazing.
The concepts of the Matrix (what is reality? and are we prisoners?) are important to think about our situation in this world, and when they are represented as beautifully as here, they are a pleasure to consider also.
Movie Review: Final Flight of the Osiris: See it NOW!
Summary: 5 Stars
One word: WHOA! (apologies to Keanu bashers). Final Fantasy was merely a vehicle for Square's animation breakthrough and it showed. The novelty eventually wore off leaving you with a feeble, pointless story that should never have made it to the big screen. FFO has everything FF lacked: dynamic action sequences that would be difficult (if not impossible) to execute in live action, characters you actually CARE about and, most importantly, BREVITY. Don't get me wrong, being a HUGE Matrix fan I thought it was way too short. But crammed into those exquisite nine minutes were some of the best action sequences I've ever seen. The same level of excellence would be difficult to sustain throughout a feature-length movie. FFO is the perfect teaser for Reloaded. Well worth the price of admission all by itself and, IMHO, should win the Oscar for Best Animated Short. I can't wait until May 15th!Movie Review: Awesome DVD! Buy it at Target!
Summary: 5 Stars
I was shocked to find this DVD for only $14.99 (fourteen dollars and ninety-nine cents) at Target. This DVD is very, very nice, and if you like the Matrix and/or good anime, this is a must-have.There are plenty of good plot summaries out there, so read those if you want a synopsis of the DVD, but let me just say that I thought the "First Rennaisance Part I and II" were awesome and crucial to an understanding of The Matrix. I was glued to the screen. "Program" blew my mind, and is probably my favorite. "Final Flight of the Osiris" is beautiful and a little racy--great, nonetheless--and is mentioned in the Matrix: Reloaded. I thought that was pretty cool. And "Kid's Story" is also essential to understanding one of the characters in Reloaded. "Matriculated" was a little strange, but I highly enjoyed the other episodes. My only complaint: the DVD's just too short!