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The Matrix sequels were so awful, that I think they've really hurt it's legacy.
That has nothing to do with the quality of the first though, and it should get it's credit.
I love The Matrix. It's "cooler", but that doesn't mean it's better. I think I'm gonna go with Forrest Gump.
The Matrix is a great action movie, and populates a universe of it's own. It doesn't do that as well as some of it's predecessors though.
It's no Star Wars. The movie sacrifices likeable characters and fun to focus on a science fiction story, and dark dystopian future.
The problem is, it isn't entirely convincing or original in that department. It's no Blade Runner or Terminator either.
I think the meaning and themes of the movie are overrated, and far less meaningful than some believe. In some cases, I don't think they are even present, but rather sprinkled with random references and loose symbolism to create an illusion of something profound.
It becomes a bit pretentious.
So yes, I view The Matrix as a great action movie, but only an above average science fiction or fantasty movie.
Forrest Gump can be sappy, but its a great film and one of the best of it's kind.
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