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The Matrix (1999)
A very good movie with a great premise.
The Matrix is a very good movie with a great premise.
It is well written, and well acted and there aren't any holes in the plot (as is usually the case in action/fantasy genre). The kiss scene is the only shadow on an otherwise realistic film.
I wasn't a Keanu Reeves fan before watching this movie, and I'm still not, but he pulled off a convincing performance in The Matrix.
The special effects are wonderful, and must be seen to be believed.
Overall, the premise, plot, and special effects is what made this movie so good. I wouldn't be surprised if there was a Matrix 2 -- but I hope that they don't call it that.
9/10
Limelight (1952)
A fantastic movie about an old and washed-up clown who meets a young and troubled ballerina.
This was the first and only Chaplin film I have ever seen -- and it wasn't at all what I was expecting.
I was completely surprised that such a simple film could have so many layers of depth. In fact it kept me thinking days afterwards!
At it's core, I would say this movie is about the love of one's art, and the love that a couple share.
The Ballerina loves to perform but is impeded by a psychosis that makes her legs inoperable. I interpret success to be the root of the psychosis.
The Clown loves to perform but is impeded by his fear of becoming a B or C-list star. He is a legendary comedian and now that he's no longer in demand, he's convinced himself that he has to drink to be funny.
There you have it; a clown afraid of failure and a ballerina afraid of success. Together they help each other love their art more by removing those things that impede them.
The best thing about the film is that the obviousness of the plot is completely lost in the depth of the film. Chaplin uses such simple and common devices to draw the audience into his world. I know it's hard to belive, but this is a "must-see" movie!