I broke my own rule for The Matrix, much to my regret.
I did do the
Matrix trilogy at Christmas. The sequels aren't that bad, just a bit meh and indulgent. The dialogue (admittedly clunky in the first one) doesn't improve and everything is said. slowly. with. portent. It was like everyone was channelling Keanu's slightly bemused acting style.
Really, I'm in a movie. A movie? Why yes, Keanu, you are, and we're as surprised as you are. There's the dancing in the cave thing where Keanu finally gets his lovemuffin in the oven (
Really, I'm in – OK, we get it) that lasts for about 1000 hours. And many of the fight scenes go on and on to the point where everyone gets bored of bouncing off walls. Especially the audience. Some fine set pieces but the movies didn't half drag between them and the cod-philosophy got a bit wearing. Unlike the original, where the special effects are nicely stylised, some of the CGI hasn't stood up to time. It's very obviously CG in places.
I really enjoyed the
Matrix, I remember we had one of those Virgin all-you-can watch cinema passes so we'd get on a tram and go watch whatever was showing, often with no clue what the movie was. The
Matrix was one of those. Also
Fight Club, which sounded immensely dull but it was raining outside so we decided, what the hell, to see another movie.