FIRST TIME WATCHING: The Matrix (1999) REACTION (Movie Commentary) 

Fun fact, Keanu Reeves took a pay cut to work with the same stunt performers in The Matrix Reloaded and Revolution that he did in this movie. He also gifted several stuntmen Harley Davidson motorcycles and payed for a wrap party. That is why stuntmen love him!

"At last..." is how I greet people coming out of public bathroom stalls that I've been waiting to use.

I still remember going to the theatre to watch this in 1999. I hadn't even seen the trailer beforehand. Went with my wife and nephew. When it was over, I new I had seen a masterwork.

Blade, The Crow, The Matrix... 90s fashion was wicked back then!

Regarding Agent Smith coming back to life after the train ran him over, Agents can overwrite any person. So basically Smith overwrote someone already on the train

Great reaction bro. A lot of people always miss it when Neo meets with the Oracle for the first time. She never said verbatim that Neo is not the One. The point is this: you have to know who you are. In order for Neo to be the One, he has to know it for himself.

This is my favorite movie of all time. When I saw this in the theater in 1999, I walked out looking at the sky and thinking "Is this a virtual simulation?" I was blown away on so many levels. While I enjoyed the scene where Neo stopped the bullets, I still believe that the greatest scene is when Neo woke up in the pod of goo. It was shocking.

Laurence Fishburne will forever be the greatest of all time! This movie reminds me of highschool this was huge back then and still holds up today especially now.

“I don’t remember you ever bringing me dinner.” “I don’t remember you ever being The One.” 🤣

The best movie of that series. He brought new standards into the film industry and the soundtrack was just amazing.😎

This is so weird, I literally just watched this last night. So goddamn good and still holds up 22 years later. Will you be doing the entire trilogy?

Iconic says it all. The Matrix is always a great watch!

“Yeah, I trust her.” Trinity whips out gun looking thing. “Nah, I don’t trust her.” 😂😂😂

I like how Caped Informer react to movies I usually don't see around, for exemple Desperado and Bloodsport. And now, finally, The Matrix (this one, well known).

One of the cool things about this movie for me was. There were a lot of books, movies, TV shows etc, where people go into a computer world, Tron, Lawn mower man, and many others. And going into this for the first time I was thinking it was more of the same. But, the twist of that we are already in the simulation was at the time kind of new. I loved that part, 'why do my eyes hurt'? "because you've never used them before'. left the theater with my head in deep thought for quite a while.

I highly recommend watching The Animatrix before continuing on to Matrix Reloaded. It's an animated anthology that sets up some stuff in the other movies and explains the backstory of the robot uprising.

Without question one of the best and most influential action and sci-fi movies ever made. Period. Absolute masterpiece!

I remember the first time I saw it, it was on a plane to a holiday destination. It was on the plane back, and without me trying I was almost able to quote it verbatim. God I was a dorky kid. Edit: Hah - one thing which indicates that Cypher is a traitor - he uses a different fictional metaphor to everyone else. Everyone else alludes to Alice in Wonderland, he alludes to the Wizard of Oz

I appreciate the minimal commentary - concise and no BS. I saw "The Matrix" in the theater and to this day it holds up - especially the deeper questions.

I really like your reactions. One of the best in this "younger people reacting to iconic 90's and early 2000 movies" genre... You can always tell when people are overreactin or faking... There's only one thing I look for these reactions, honest and real reaction to something that these people haven't seen, that's it... No need to joke all the time or constantly say something... The Matrix, yup that movie blew our minds so hard back in the day and to me has aged so well, even the gg... Fourth looks very promising...

27:58 - You disbelief that Keanu Reeves can move so incredibly can only be expanded by watching "John Wick" and it's sequels. He is FANTASTIC in those movies! And now, a nerd's complaint about this movie. According to the masses who would know, humans don't put out all that much electricity. This was pointed out shortly after the movie was released. Only recently did I learn that the machines were supposed to be using humans as a neural net, which would have made A LOT more sense. Neurological signaling and reaction speeds can't REALLY be matched mechanically. So to use humans for that would have made more sense... but more complex to explain. Thus: batteries. =(

Train brakes to a halt. Agent Smith emerges. CI: "What the hell is that? How did he survive?" Well, he's just code, you see. He's not even a real person plugged into the matrix - he's pure code.

"I don't remember you ever bringing me dinner." "I don't remember you ever being the one." OHHHHHHHH 🔥🔥🔥

I literally just watched a video of Quentin Tarantino telling the story of him and some friends seeing The Matrix on opening night at Mann's Chinese Theatre and having no clue whatsoever what he was about to see because the trailers revealed nothing, only made it more confusing.

Fun backstory: The Wachowskis Matrix project spent 4 months in pre-production, shooting a handful of scenes, getting sets organized and training the cast for all the specific intense action scenes. Warner Bros grew restless 4 months in and not seeing much back from production. The Wachowskis answered WB back by forwarding the mostly finished (including the FX) opening sequence with Trinity. There were no more questions on what was taking so long.

Happy to see your reaction. Sadly, the promise of the end of this film (that Neo would show all living humans that they live in a dream world) was not fulfilled in the two sequels. The sequels continued the fight between humanity and the machines... a necessary fight but still unrelated to how the film ended. I am really looking forward to the new film and hope it returns to the issue of waking people up from their dream (helping people escape from the fake reality "cult"). That would be a story really appropriate to today... when critical thinking is under attack in ways it was not in the late 1990s.

As a 90's kid it is better to watch as an adult. You understand the concepts and paradoxes a lot better. Glad you agreed at the end. I wrote this comment mid way through

In honor of pride week, Agent Smith is in The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert. Such a fun movie!!

Still get chills wen neo wraps the strap round his hand n gets trinity out the helicopter...blew my mind first time I saw it

"Welcome to Rivendell, Mr. Baggins." 😊😎😂🤣😂🤣

The part were Morpheus (The dream God BTW) says: "Have you had a dream you were sure was real, what if you were unable to wake from that dream! How would you know the dream world from real world?" Well, it comes from this: Zhuangzi Dream But he didn't know if he was Zhuangzi who had dreamt he was a butterfly, or a butterfly dreaming that he was Zhuangzi. Between Zhuangzi and the butterfly there must be some distinction!

i remember when this film came out, completely blew me away. was truly ahead of its time.

keanu was perfect for the role. it almost went to will smith lol

People today will never understand how cool and futuristic and epic this looked in 1999 😁

I will never forget the first time I saw this..I knew I was experiencing something truly groundbreaking. I wasn't really a fan of the sequels but the new film looks amazing!

Cipher: "I don't remember you ever bringing me dinner." Caped: "I don't remember you ever being The One." 🤣🤣🤣 Petty!

One of the best movies I've ever seen...in theatre when it was released. A masterpiece.

24:48 he wasn't okay. Smith was killed by the train. So his program just used the body of one of the people on the train. If you notice his suit is clean again and his sunglasses are fixed and on his face.

I was thinking about this yesterday actually. Hugo Weaving has to be the best genre actor of all-time. And I was thinking of it because of Red Skull in CAPTAIN AMERICA. I keep seeing him in reaction videos because everyone is reacting to Marvel, LOTR, and now the Matrix. I first saw him in PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT (not genre) all those years ago. I don't even think he's been nominated for anything because these movies aren't awards bait. But he's super awesome. After you're done with all these maybe you can check out the underrated CLOUD ATLAS, also by the Wachowskis. It caused some controversy at the time but it's my favorite movie from the last decade. Weaving is in that too.

If you continue on with the 2nd & 3rd film, I recommend checking out the Animatrix which is a collection of animated shorts, each done in a different style by different directors and artists. It provides a good deal of backstory not only for the Matrix itself, but also sets up the sequel and introduces new characters either in the movie or mentioned in it.

Back in the early 90s computer monitors had green characters against a black screen before actual color monitors were introduced. Notice the green tint palette of the movie when they're in the Matrix vs full color when they're not.

And even this movie was based on Cyberpunk and games like Shadowrun, etc. A lot of us Gen-X gamers went to this movie, saw the port in the back of his head, and said, "Yes! A datajack!" We were all glad to finally see a movie do it justice, whatever we thought of "chosen ones."

3:44 "Why is he so casual?" Well, because he's... Morpheus, Dorpheus, Orpheus! Go eat some walruses , orifices, porridges!

This movie, like Star wars and others, changed cinema forever. Perfect movie.

Absolute cinematic game changer… the use of RATM ‘Wake up’ at the end was perfection 👌

24:49 Morpheus said everyone around them is a potential agent. Which means the agents can take over anyone's body. Guy with the cell phone, the little girl ect. That's how they survive being shot up or hit by a subway train. Also, if you're planning on watching the 4th Matrix movie you have to watch the other two first. IMO its necessary.

"Why is Trinity so much more badass than Neo" ...because she's been doing this for years and he was new at it. You saw in the end how badass he became once he really got his mind wrapped around it. :)

"He's good." 2 seconds later "He's not good."

When he says to Neo that he's never used his eyes before, that's not cryptic, it actual fact. Neo has never used his eyes until he woke up in that pod. Neo has actually never used ANYTHING related to his body until that moment. It explains why he's drowning after getting flushed; because he can't swim. He's never been in water before AND never used his limbs. I'm actually surprised he can walk and talk properly; he's never spoken before either.

Still one of the best final thirds of a movie ever done. As good today as it was when first released.

When he was ready, he didn't have to dodge bullets.

This film brings back all the feels. I watched this in theatres when it came out. Good times.

I'm kinda proud weirdly that this was filmed in Sydney, and in one scene you see the Bank of Australia logo lol

Thomas Anderson was also the name of the man who is credited with designing the Titanic.

keep up the great reviews man, really like the way you do these and comments at the end of the movie, very well thought out.

_"I don't remember you ever bringing me dinner."_ _"I don't remember you ever being The One."_ Ohhhhh daaaammmmnnnn!!!

Anyone else wonder who the second traitor on the ship was? To get in and out of the matrix you need somebody on the outside to operate the equipment. Cipher had an accomplice.

perfect editing on your channel. its like watching a supercut of the movie with a new homie.

This is pretty random but I always found the sound of the shot that Smith fires into Neo's chest in the end is just magnificent. Super slo-mo how you actually hear the workings ot the gun and the bullet in the chamber going off. As a dramatic effect after that wild fast chase and also kind of muffled as in a surreal moment where you don't even believe what just happened even almost in the background as his breath leaves his body. Artistically this is a bold choice. They could have made it a loud and shocking moment. Instead they went with the surreal wtf moment like what? I can't believe after all this I'm still gonna die! ?! ...His face tells the whole story as he looks at Smith in disbelief in this almost transcendant moment that totally comes out of the blue. All over in a second but very powerful. Beautiful cinematics.

I haven't watched Matrix in so long, I only just realized that Syfer is Ralpie Cifaretto from the Sopranos :D

Fun fact: the date on NEOs passport when the agents are interrogating him is September 11 2001.

Poor Lawrence--in that scene with the dusty bathroom--because he was super allergic to dust and essentially had asthma (to a point)! Obviously, he just went with it, and TBH, it made 'Morpheus' all the more heroic and desperate to sac himself for Neo. Made the "he's not going to make it...!" scene even more incredibly powerful. 🙂 🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨

I was definitely one of those people that watched the matrix as a kid and I quite understand anything all I know was the action and Neo was the good guy he was my super hero I wasn’t into comics comic book movies wasn’t a huge thing than so all I had was Neo. Now grown up I understand them now. It’s something about watching movies as a kid (even if the movie isn’t good) the movie always have a special place and the matrix is those movies.

What if I told you that this sci-fi classic was filmed in Sydney, Australia and actually started a big production movement for movies like the Star Wars prequels to be filmed there at the Fox Studios near the Sydney Cricket Ground? One of my favourite movies ever!!

I remember seeing this in the theaters with my brother and friends and we was impressed by the effects etc

Another great reaction. I loved this movie as a kid. Still holds up after all these years

Seen this bad boy in the theater. WOW! Ground breaking stuff.

"Why is he bald?!" Because batteries don't need hair my dude.

should have seen this movie when it got out. Back then this was like nothing you've seen before. Really cutting edge. I still think it's one of the best movies ever but back then it would drop your jaw

A classic

4:12 did anyone see a car expload down there ? It was a Nokia yes, so why no car explosion when the phone hit it, we all know the old Nokias were indestructable.

The crux lies in what is said. Morpheus says he will “find the one.” The oracle says Neo “is not the one.” Neo knows, therefore, that his sole purpose is to save and bring back Morpheus. He is unaware of his eventual awakening.

Morpheus: I’ve seen an agent punch through a concrete wall. Men have emptied entire clips at them and hit nothing but air. Yet their strength and their speed are still based in a world that is built on rules. Because of that, they will never be as strong or as fast as you can be. Neo: What are you trying to tell me, that I can dodge bullets? Morpheus: No Neo. I’m trying to tell you that when you’re ready, you won’t have to.

I'm just starting to watch, but I thought you'd want to know that I'm still adding "Let's do what it do" to everyone who says, "So without further ado." The most amusing is this insanely beautiful girl in Bulgaria whose accent is kind of what Americans think Russians sound like. There she is, all smiley and ready to go, and her usual line is, "So without further ado, LET'S GO!" But when the timing is right, and keep in mind that I'm sitting here, alone in my apartment, I speak over her in an imitation of her accent and say, "Let us do what it do."

My favorite movie of all time! Had to watch this reaction. THANKS!

I went to see this three times in the theatre. Not because of how good it was but because the film actually broke at the same point in the movie twice. The moment after the agent steps off the subway after Neo’s first fight with him. It was so weird. The second time it happened I was like ok maybe I’m actually in the matrix?? 😂

After I saw the matrix I just wasn't the same afterwards it was the movie I judged all movies afterwards too. It set a new standard and everyone knew it

It's strange on how Brandon Lee was the first choice to play NEO if he lived. RIP Brandon Lee :( I'm hoping you watch Matrix reloaded and revolutions they good movies overall regardless of how whinny some of the "FANS" are.

I kept going back to see it in 99, it’s a classic!

I'm so glad I ran into your channel. Been binging your reactions and I enjoy them so much! Please continue through the rest of the Matrix trilogy and check out the Underworld movies too if you haven't seen them

So glad you’re doing these! Definitely consider watching the trilogy, and perhaps a small upload of you reacting to the trailer for the fourth one! 😁 I’m in there day 1 when it drops

Legend has it that the Nokia phone he dropped off the building still works and is fully functional. 🧐🤔

When Charlie's Angels imitated the Trinity move; that kinda wrecked it for me and didn't appreciate movies that copied that move since. There is only one Trinity!

This was a groundbreaking film for the special effects and action. Well done review.

LOL 'I don't remember you being THE ONE'

The thing I miss the most from the past are the cool looking cell phones.

No you're wrong the CGI for the Matrix still hold up pretty good for its time🍓❤️💝🐐😍

Your personality matches mine quite well. I hope you continue this series :D It's so damn good, and who wouldn't knowing a new one is coming out soon!

find it hard to believe that someone alive to day has not seen the matrix

dope reaction! you should do the other 2 films as well!

Swear to god the guy who plays Cypher looks just like the guy who plays Ralphie in the Sopranos. Probably just my imagination.

I saw this twice in the same week in the cinema in the first week it opened. Truly ground-breaking. #2 was good, #3 was still okay, #4 was well worth not paying a cent to see. Oh, and the Oracle taught me to be careful when receiving all cookies :)

I am glad one of the Wachowski brothers continued Matrix, and will give us Matrix Resurrection. It will be awesome.

First time I saw this, and he offered him the red pill I thought of Cheech & Chong. " Aww take the reds man"

Can't wait for matrix reloaded & revolutions ^^

10:45 Don't try to throw up the red pill - that's impossible. Instead, only try to realise the truth. There was no pill.

Remember, the only person not a battery, in the Matrix, is Trinity. :)

You have to watch some behind the scenes of how they made some of those camera shots. They were really breaking new ground with this one.

I have zero issues with the CGI in this film. I do have issues with a lot of today's CGI, due to either way too much or the quality at times.

Heh, Trinity being so badass was a (possibly unintentional) leas in to the 4th movie. I like the first 3 way more than the 4th, but none suck. This series was great.