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The Matrix is a film first released in the USA on March 31, 1999, written and directed by the Wachowski brothers (Andy and Larry). It stars Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Hugo Weaving.
The story is about a young computer hacker who learns about the true nature of his reality and gets involved with a band of rebels fighting against the masters of it, sentient computer programs called agents.
The Matrix earned $171 million in the US and $456 million worldwide. The movie's unexpected success and cult following led to the next two films ( The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions), a computer/video game ( Enter the Matrix), and a collection of nine animatedThis animation moves at 10 frames per second. This animation moves at 2 frames per second. At this rate, the individual frames should be discernable. Animation refers to the process in which each frame of a film or movie is produced individually, whether shorts ( The AnimatrixThe Animatrix is a collection of nine CG and anime shorts set in the world of The Matrix partly written by the Wachowski brothers. Each short is directed by a different acclaimed anime director. It includes " The Second Renaissance" (the prequel to The Ma). It is important to note that the Wachowskis always intended to make a trilogy and it was only after doing well that they were allowed to make the next two films. All of the ideas were written by the Wachowski brothers, although five of the nine animated shorts count among their authors noted figures from the world of Japanese animation ( animeGhost in the Shell (1995) This article is about Japanese animation. For the oleo-resin, see Anime. Anime is Japanese animation, often characterized by stylized colorful graphics depicting vibrant characters in a variety of different settings and storyline). Also, the movie's official website provides free comics, set in the world of The Matrix. Some of these comics are now available in printed form (on 120 pages), although the creators claim that free comics will be available on the site in the future.
1 Awards and nominations
The Matrix received OscarsBob Hope received two honorary Oscars for his contributions to cinema. The Academy Awards (often better known as Oscars) are the most prominent film award in the United States. The Awards are granted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, a p for film editingThe Academy Award for Film Editing was first given for films issued in 1934. 1930s 1934 Eskimo Conrad A. Nervig Cleopatra Anne Bauchens One Night of Love Gene Milford 1935 A Midsummer Night's Dream Ralph Dawson David Copperfield Robert J. Kern The Informe, sound effects editing, visual effectsThis is a list of films that have received an Oscar for best visual effects. 1960s 1963 Cleopatra 1964 Mary Poppins 1965 Thunderball 1966 Fantastic Voyage 1967 Doctor Dolittle 1968 2001: A Space Odyssey 1969 Marooned 1970s 1970 Tora! Tora! Tora 1971 Bedkn, and soundThis is a list of films that have received an Oscar for best sound. 1930s 1930 The Big House Douglas Shearer, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studio 1931 Paramount Publix Studio Sound Department 1932 Paramount Publix Studio Sound Department 1933 A Farewell to Arms Fr. Furthermore, the film won these awards over , making it the first film to win the special effects Oscars over a film of the Star Wars series. The film is known for its innovative special effects, including the " bullet-time" effect, a combination of slow motion and camera orbiting around a given subject.
