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The Matrix Revisited by Josh Oreck
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DVD Cover InformationActor: Bill Pope, Joel Silver, Kym Barrett, Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Owen Paterson Director: Josh Oreck Brand: Warner Brothers Producer: Joel Silver Cinematographer: Bill Pope Cinematographer: Alan Hereford Cinematographer: Byron Shah Producer: Andy Wachowski Producer: Eric Matthies Producer: Lana Wachowski DVD: Region Code 1 Audio: English (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 5.1 Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC Picture Format: 1.33:1 Running Time: 123 minutes DVD Release Date: 2001-11-20 Audience Rating: R (Restricted) Studio: Warner Home Video
Movie Reviews of The Matrix RevisitedMovie Review: Interesting behind-the-scenes info Summary: 5 Stars
"The Matrix Revisited" picks up where the special edition DVD leaves off. If you watched every special feature on the Matrix DVD and were left wanting more, then this DVD is a must-see.This DVD starts at the beginning of the Matrix story - when the Wachowskis were just two guys who had a great screenplay, and Warner Brothers "knew they bought something cool... they just weren't sure what it was." Then we get a blow-by-blow account of production, beginning with the four weeks of Kung Fu training with Hong Kong master stunt choreographer Woo-Ping to the storyboarding, really special special effects, filming, costuming, set construction, wire stunt work, and more. The documentary features interviews with the Wachowskis, producer Joel Silver, production designer Owen Patterson, costume designer Kym Barrett, fight choreographer Woo-Ping, and many other people who give insight into that often-asked question "What is the Matrix?" Other interviews feature the film's principle actors: Keanu Reeves (Neo/Thomas Anderson), Lawrence Fishburne (Morpheus), Carrie-Anne Moss (Trinity), and Hugo Weaving (Agent Smith), although I thought it was strange that none of the supporting actors even so much as showed up in the documentary (even in the behind-the-scenes footage). The DVD also includes tantalizing bits about the next two movies: "The Matrix Reloaded" and "The Matrix Revolutions," although those productions are shrouded in mystery and the DVD doesn't give that much concrete information. "The Matrix Revisited" is required watching for any die-hard Matrix fan, and if you're that die-hard, you might want to own it so you can watch it multiple times... what else are you going to do until MAY 2003 when the next movie comes out? (Thank goodness we have Star Wars Episode II and Lord of the Rings II to look forward to before then...)
Summary of The Matrix RevisitedThis just-completed project, a first-of-its-kind look at the development of a ground-breaking sci-fi trilogy, illuminates the phenomenal success of "The Matrix" with never-before-seen footage from the original film, new interviews with stars and filmmakers (Keanu Reeves, Lawrence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, the Wachowski brothers, producer Joel Silver and fight choreographer Master Yuen Wo Ping), background on the origins of "The Matrix," how Academy AwardŽ-winning special effects were developed and the actors' grueling training regimens. In addition, viewers will get a sneak peek of behind-the-scenes footage from "The Matrix's" upcoming sequels and a preview of "The Matrix" anime project including a first look at sketches, storyboards, interviews and footage with the animators. The DVD has more than three hours of hidden features including 188 minutes of music and seven minutes of concealed bonus video material.
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