The Ultimate Matrix Collection [HD DVD]

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A HD DVD must have

Matrix Hd dvd

matrix in high def, woot!

Good movies, and even better picture

THE DISCS TO SHOW OFF YOUR HD DVD PLAYER

The Ultimate Matrix Collection [HD DVD]
Starring: Keanu Reeves , Carrie-Anne Moss , Hugo Weaving , and Laurence Fishburn
Director: Andy Wachowski , and Larry Wachowski
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: HD DVD

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ASIN: B000OONTFU
Release Date: 2007-05-22

Product Description

Warner Brothers The Ultimate Matrix Collection (HD-DVD)
The definitive ten-disc DVD set, The "Ultimate Matrix Collection" features all three films in the trilogy together for the first time ever with a newly remastered picture and sound for "The Matrix." Also included is the companion piece "The Matrix Revisited" and the best-selling "The Animatrix," plus five entirely new DVDs packed solid with brand-new supplemental materials that encompass every aspect of the Matrix universe, including two new audio commentaries on each film, Enter the Matrix video game footage, 106 deep-delving featurettes/ documentaries and much more!

Customer Reviews:

A HD DVD must have.......2007-09-16

I always liked the matrix movies...now I LOVE them, this is the dvd that I use to show off my 52" samsung LCD

Matrix Hd dvd.......2007-09-09

Wow!!!!! The original Matrix never looked so good. Features that will keep you coming back for days. Love it!!!

matrix in high def, woot!.......2007-09-08

The best movie ever in HIGH DEF! You couldnt ask for more .. well maybe another matrix movie .. hehehe!

Good movies, and even better picture.......2007-08-23

I like the movies, and seeing them with such this piture quality is a blast !!

THE DISCS TO SHOW OFF YOUR HD DVD PLAYER.......2007-08-14

I'm not here to discuss the movies. By now, you've seen them, through the years of TV boardcasts, DVD, DVD re-releases and so on and so forth.

I'm here to focus on the amazing quality of these discs. The picture quality is unmatched, the sound quailty is breathtaking, and the extras are actually worth going through.

Video: 10/10

Unmatched. The only movies that come close are King Kong, Hot Fuzz, Superman Returns, Batman Begins and 300. These movies have obviously been remastered and preserved over the years, and it shows.

Sound: 10/10

Dolby TrueHD for all 3 movies. These discs will be among the first you'll pull out to show off the amazing sound quality and clarity that these films give. Especially the first one, which won an Oscar for sound design.

Extras: 10/10

35 hours of extras, 'nuff said.

This HD DVD is amoung the first you should buy and will probably be the first discs you use to show off to friends.

The Ultimate Matrix Collection (The Matrix/ The Matrix Reloaded/ The Matrix Revolutions/ The Animatrix)

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Great Trilogy, Third Movie Lacking
Matrix Collection
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A Great Collection

The Ultimate Matrix Collection (The Matrix/ The Matrix Reloaded/ The Matrix Revolutions/ The Animatrix)
Starring: Keanu Reeves , Laurence Fishburne , Carrie-Anne Moss , Hugo Weaving , and Gloria Foster
Director: Larry Wachowski , and Andy Wachowski
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ASIN: B0002Y69NG
Release Date: 2004-12-07

Description

The definitive ten-disc DVD set, The Ultimate Matrix Collection features all three films in the trilogy together for the first time ever with a newly remastered picture and sound for The Matrix. Also included is the companion piece The Matrix Revisited and the best-selling The Animatrix, plus five entirely new DVDs packed solid with brand-new supplemental materials that encompass every aspect of the Matrix universe, including two new audio commentaries on each film, Enter the Matrix video game footage, 106 deep-delving featurettes/ documentaries and much more!

DVD Features:
Additional Scenes:Filmed for Enter the Matrix video game
Audio Commentary:The Philosophers: Dr. Cornel West and Ken Wilber; The Critics: Todd McCarthy, John Powers and David Thomson
DVD ROM Features
Documentary
Easter Eggs
Featurette
Introduction:by the Wachowski Brothers
Music Video
Photo gallery
Storyboards
TV Spot
Theatrical Trailer

Customer Reviews:

Great Trilogy, Third Movie Lacking.......2007-09-09

Loved the first and second movie. The third one got a little bit unbelievable. It was like they started making up their own rules. In that respect, it was difficult to get into what was going on. But the effects and fight scenes were amazing.

Matrix Collection.......2007-09-05

I really like how much is included in the set. The Animatrix is an extra bonus!

THIS IS AWESOME.......2007-08-23

For any true Matix fan this is a must. The only thing better is the HD version of this.

Cheap.......2007-08-20

Cheap box -- it was already falling apart when I got it. I bought it on here b/c the ones in the store look like junk. I thought the Matrix would have been a bit more high def than what they produced it as, but on a good TV you can completely see the non-HD in all its glory.

Movies are good, though. And the animatricies are pretty fun as well.

A Great Collection.......2007-08-03

This is a great collection for anyone who's not exactly the most fanatical fan but is decently obsessed. The movies are in great condition. While there are a lot of featurettes, I do wish they were longer. Otherwise, there isn't a better collection of the Matrix Trilogy elsewhere.

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Loved the HD DVD version
a must buy
Good Trilogy
Great movies at a great deal
Matrix Trilogy Is HD DVD At Its Best

The Complete Matrix Trilogy [HD DVD]
Starring: Keanu Reeves , Carrie-Anne Moss , Hugo Weaving , and Laurence Fishburne
Director: Andy Wachowski , and Larry Wachowski
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
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ASIN: B000E1MTZE
Release Date: 2007-05-22

Description

The #1 requested film on HD is now here! The Complete Matrix Trilogy presents the complete adventures of machine battling truth-seekers Neo (Keanu Reeves), Trinity (Cary-Anne Moss) and Morpheus (Lurence Fishburne) in all three of the Wachowski's ground-breaking monumental sci-fi feature films. This collection features all three films in Hi-def and includes exclusive In Movie Experience (IME). These are the ultimate films for the ultimate hi-def format!

DVD Features:
Audio Commentary
Featurette
Music Only Track
Music Video
TV Spot
Additional Scenes
Audio Commentary
Featurette
Music Only Track
Music Video
TV Spot
Theatrical Trailer
Featurette
TV Spot
Theatrical Trailer

Customer Reviews:

Loved the HD DVD version.......2007-08-20

If you love the matrix and you want a something flashy, loud and cool to show off ur new HD DVD this is a no brainer!

a must buy.......2007-08-15

the movies it self doent need any reviews cuz i all have seen them... bue the Audio and Video are at HD's best....buy it now

Good Trilogy.......2007-07-31

The first movie didnt have the HD QUALITY i thought it would, but the 2nd and 3rd DO NOT LET DOWN!!!

i like the first and second one but the 3rd one, while not bad, is alright. i guess it does its job in ending the trilogy.

great demo material to show off your HD telivsion and Player...

again, THANX AMAZON!!

Great movies at a great deal.......2007-07-22

This is a great price for this collection. We shopped around and this was the best deal.

Matrix Trilogy Is HD DVD At Its Best.......2007-07-15

Is HD DVD is amazing. This is simply a must have hd dvd. Truly amazing.

The Matrix Reloaded (Widescreen Edition)

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The matrix trilogy
better on subsequent viewings, works better if you see the last movie
Forget the Machines
The Matrix No Longer Has You
"me, me, me ...... me too"

The Matrix Reloaded (Widescreen Edition)
Starring: Ray Anthony (III) , Christine Anu , Andy Arness , Alima Ashton-Sheibu , and Helmut Bakaitis
Director: Andy Wachowski , and Larry Wachowski
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ASIN: B0000AXE8I
Release Date: 2003-10-14

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Considering the lofty expectations that preceded it, The Matrix Reloaded triumphs where most sequels fail. It would be impossible to match the fresh audacity that made The Matrix a global phenomenon in 1999, but in continuing the exploits of rebellious Neo (Keanu Reeves), Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne), and Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss) as they struggle to save the human sanctuary of Zion from invading machines, the codirecting Wachowski brothers have their priorities well in order. They offer the obligatory bigger and better highlights (including the impressive "Burly Brawl" and freeway chase sequences) while remaining focused on cleverly plotting the middle of a brain-teasing trilogy that ends with The Matrix Revolutions. The metaphysical underpinnings can be dismissed or scrutinized, and choosing the latter course (this is, after all, an epic about choice and free will) leads to astonishing repercussions that made Reloaded an explosive hit with critics and hardcore fans alike. As the centerpiece of a multimedia franchise, this dynamic sequel ends with a cliffhanger that virtually guarantees a mind-blowing conclusion. --Jeff Shannon

Description

In the second chapter of the Matrix trilogy, Neo (Keanu Reeves), Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss) and Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne) continue to lead the revolt against the Machine Army. In their quest to save the human race from extinction, they gain greater insight into the construct of The Matrix and Neo's pivotal role in the fate of mankind.

DVD Features:
DVD ROM Features:Web links to the official Matrix website
Documentaries:PRELOAD: Go behind the scenes with the cast and crew THE FREEWAY CHASE: Anatomy of the mind-blowing scene ENTER THE MATRIX: Making of the ground-breaking video game WHAT IS THE ANIMATRIX? THE MATRIX UNFOLDS: A look at the Matrix phenomenon GET ME AN EXIT: Matrix-inspired design advertising
Other:THE MTV MOVIE AWARDS RELOADED

Customer Reviews:

The matrix trilogy.......2007-08-02

We finally got the Matrix Reloaded to complete the trilogy..the best thing about having all three movies..is being able to watch all three in sequence over and over again, every time I watched them I understand more about the story being told.
Great stuff!!!

better on subsequent viewings, works better if you see the last movie.......2007-08-01

Expectations for many were very higher after they saw the first Matrix film. I was one of these sheep that was lead to the slaughter. Matrix 2 cannot be Matrix 1. What was new in fresh in the first film must inevitable become overblown in the second film. The film couldn't meet people's expectation, and many criticize the Matrix sequels. I almost didn't even bother seeing the last film, but after Revolutions redeemed the series and I realized that I didn't give the sequels a proper chance.

The Matrix was an incredible film. The style and flow of the first movie was amazing. The story seems fresh in the way it was told, even though it is a science-fiction staple. Reality and human nature were explored in pop philosophy that even found its way to academia. Bullet time seemed so original and amazing a concept that just about everyone that saw the movie agreed that it was revolutionary.

In the Matrix Reloaded, the story had to expand from its beginnings. Now, the viewer is taken to Zion and the real world. Not that the Matrix itself wasn't important but now our attention is also on this post apocalyptic society. I don't think anyone I know was impressed with the design of Zion or the people. The movie fails on a basic level because I think most viewers don't connect at all to Zion. We know and have strong connections to Morpheous, Neo and Trinity, but these new ideas and characters don't make as big an impact. Just about ever scene in Zion is ill-conceived. The council scenes, Morpheous's speech, the rave, etc. are not really all that interesting. The bigger cast means there is even more chance to have some mediocre actors in the movie and bad dialogue. Zion fails not only because of design but also these dismal scenes, most of which are not key to the plot but rather, suck up screen time. In a perfect world, these movies could be re-written and shot and this movie would be much, much better.

Then, you have the person formerly known as Agent Smith, now just Smith and also Bane. This expansion of his role worked well. Smith is a great villain and his ability to replicate himself like a virus adds some menace to his character. Unfortunately, this ability allows for the battle sequences with Neo vs. hundreds of Smiths. A shorter fight sequence probably would have worked better and been more impressive but it looks like a video game and just puts a drag in the story.

The introduction of non-agent programs in the matrix as sentient beings was a good addition, even better utilized in the last film. The expansion of the matrix works much better than the inclusion of the real world. The other agents, particularly the ghostly twins are pretty cool. The battle sequences that rely more on bullet time, than video game graphics are still pretty good. The use of melee weapons is pretty good.

The most redeeming and worthwhile part of the film is of course the highway chase. Great effects and huge suspense. It is beautiful if chaos/ action sequences can be called such.

The scene with the Architect is slightly confusing. After a second viewing it makes more sense though. It does tie everything, Matrix, Zion and the rest of the world in perspective. I did like the scene in general, but like all the films the dialogue could use some touching up.

Most action movies don't win acting awards or script awards, and you don't expect anything amazing from these sort of films. But there is a level of what is acceptable and what is really bad, and actually all the Matrix films walk a fine line between the two.

The philosophical aspects of the series are not as profound or evident in this particular movie. This movie out of all three seems the most pretentious and hits a kind of hollow note. That's why this movie alone is not that amazing. As part of the whole story it comes out looking much better. The story set up in Matrix Reloaded is followed up very well in Revolutions, and IMO the series has a strong finish.

Forget the Machines.......2007-07-24

If all of humanity has united in the future against the machines, why are most of the humans African Americans with either close-cropped hair or dreadlocks who either self-consciously elocute hyper-standard North American English or saturate each sentence with U.S. ghetto cursing? Who wrote the script and did the casting for this film, Louis Farrakhan? Where are the Chinese or the Indians? Where are the Africans for that matter? Forget the machines: Does the future really look this bad for human ethnic integration? Is the present this ignorant?

The Matrix No Longer Has You.......2007-07-11

There are a couple spoilers in this review, but none give away the ending.
If we were to cut all the filler out of The Matrix: Reloaded, we'd be left with a ten-minute movie. On the other hand, if we were to cut all the filler out of The Matrix, we'd be left with a 136 minute movie. Scenes in The Matrix: Reloaded are either unnecessary but cool fight scenes, necessary but boring dialog scenes, an unnecessary, endless AND boring chase scene; an unnecessary and nearly unwatchable sex scene, or (just occasionally) necessary and cool dialog scenes.
First, the good. The special effects are excellent, as you'd expect. The fight scenes are mostly good: the rooftop battle between Morpheus and an agent (the sole highlight of the chase scene) and Neo's duel with the French guy (or the Merovingian - I'll just call him the French guy from now on)'s minions of doom are great, and the multiplying Agent Smith/Neo fighting with a ten-foot pole scene is decent, though overlong, indulgent, and stupid (that many Agents would have killed anybody else, but Neo is "The One", so of course he survives). The ghost-people that the French guy enlists also are interesting, but only in that they can do that phasing thing - otherwise, they're stock characters. The Oracle's still charming as ever, and the conversation between Neo and the Architect is good by this movie's standards.
Now for the bad. Other than the Architect, none of the new characters are at all interesting: the kid who idolizes Neo is annoying; the French guy is pompous, self-centered, and impossible to hear (He's soft-spoken and talks in a heavy accent); his wife is just a cold-hearted killer; Seraph (the Oracle's bodyguard) is totally useless; and the Keymaker just runs, hides, and randomly drops down dead. I guess Niobe is all right, but she doesn't have half the personality that other female characters Trinity , The Oracle and Switch had.
I say "had" there for two reasons; Switch obviously died, and Trinity is no longer an intriguing character either. In the first movie, she was, but all she seems concerned about now is screwing Neo. Speaking of Neo, his transformation into a Christ-like figure has robbed him of any personality - he does way too much of that "Superman s#@!" (including a self-indulgent flight scene "borrowed" from the Superman movies - taking a few cues from your dad, eh Keanu?), and simply doesn't seem like a person anymore. Morpheus has also suffered, mutating into a faceless revolutionary. He does a lot of wild-eyed, inconsequential shouting. Not much else. The dialog, too, is painfully bad.
So there you have it. A triumph of style over substance. A lot of slow-mo kicks (they could at least speed time up, just for variety's sake), explosions, techno music and Neo's Messianic posturing. Not much of a plot, though, and not much of a movie. Stick to the first - it's bound to become a classic. The Matrix: Reloaded is not.

"me, me, me ...... me too".......2007-06-23

The Matrix Reloaded has one thing that simply stands out throughout the movie - complete eye candy. Its true, while the first Matrix brought about new origins in movie animation and cgi, Matrix Reloaded takes it x100. The action is amazing, it will blow you away almost to the point that you've had enough. Major action and visual effects fans will dig this. True harcorde fans of the Matrix story might be dissapointed.

The story almost takes a backseat to the action. The plot is dragged out throughout huge action scenes that seem to never end - example- Neo vs dozens of Smiths lasting forever, and the highway chase that lasts as long as I-95 runs. While these scenes are truly spectacular, they take away from the story somewhat. Gone is the great in depth exploration into the Matrix. Very little is newly introduced to us about the Matrix, and the story now focuses on Neo and the rest of humanity saving itself from destruction, both from the machines in the real world, and Smith in the Matrix world. We do get to meet the architect of the Matrix, though not as astounding as one would think.

Overall this is not as good as the first one, but you'll still want to see it to see how the trilogy continues. If you love never-ending action and cgi, you will want to watch this over and over and over. The movie is worth buying on that regard. As for a compeleing story, you might be ok stopping after the first Matrix and being satisfied. If you do see Reloaded, you'll have to see Revolutions too, since both technically are one big film split into 2 parts.

The Animatrix Gift Set (Includes CD Soundtrack)

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Great Backstory!
Animatrix is outstanding
A lot better than it's live action counterpart
The Animatrix
In some ways better than the three films

The Animatrix Gift Set (Includes CD Soundtrack)
Starring: Akio Ôtsuka , Clayton Watson , John Di Maggio , Rodney Saulsberry , and John DeMita
Director: Peter Chung , Shinichirô Watanabe , and Kôji Morimoto
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ASIN: B000099635
Release Date: 2003-06-03

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Matrix writer-directors Larry and Andy Wachowski commissioned seven artists from Japan, America and Korea to make nine short films set in the world of their feature trilogy. Some of the top anime directors contributed to this anthology, including Yoshiaki Kawajiri (Ninja Scroll), Koji Morimoto (Robot Carnival), and Shinchiro Watanabe (Cowboy Bebop). Some of the films tie directly into the narrative of the live-action movies. Drawn in a style reminiscent of Jean "Moebius" Giraud, Mahiro Maeda's The Second Renaissance (Part I & Part II) depicts the human-machine wars that caused the enslavement of humanity and the creation of the Matrix. The duel between two flamboyantly costumed Kabuki warriors in Kawajiri's Program is an expanded version of the cybernetic training Neo (Keanu Reeves) undergoes in the first Matrix film. Watanabe evokes the look of old newspaper photographs in A Detective Story, which falls outside the storyline of the features. Fast-paced, violent and grim, The Animatrix is an uneven but intriguing compilation that represents a new level in the ongoing cross-pollination between Japanese animation and American live action. (Not rated, suitable for ages 16 and older: considerable violence, violence against women, grotesque imagery, brief nudity, alcohol use) --Charles Solomon

Description

A great match of music and animation with this two-pack from the creators of The Matrix trilogy. Nine groundbreaking short films from seven of the world's leading anime directors and 12 tracks from the hottest names in electronica music.

Customer Reviews:

Great Backstory!.......2007-03-30

I might not like all of the animation from every story, but every story is truly amazing. It gives the back story to the movies and proves that we are to blame for everything. I'd say that most stories will have you glued to the screen, and even in tears. The final story is about humans capturing a robot and playing with it to make it friendly, and at the end, it tries to save one of the women's life. It is a sad story, overall, this is a thing that is worth getting if you are a fan.

Animatrix is outstanding.......2007-01-25

Aside from the great animation, the stories have meaning and strangely speaks of string theory at its most interesting level. For those who find theMatrix movie meaningful, Animatrix fills in the gaps.

A lot better than it's live action counterpart.......2007-01-02

-The shorts start with "Final Flight of the Osiris" which lets us know where the scans that we hear about from "Reloaded" came from. After it's over we move into what I think should have been in the movie which is the "The Second Renaissance". It lets us know the whole history of how the war between man and machine began, who struck first, and why the machines are so hostile to us. I would have loved to see a live action version of that for the movie but the version we see hear is also very nice. The other stories "Kid's Story", "Beyond", "A Detective's Story", "Matriculated", "Program", and "World Record" tell different stories that range from a kid that commits suicide only to wake up in the real world to a wheel chaired bound athlete that almost breaks out of the Matrix due to his will to push himself. Out of the nine stories I'd say I loved about 8 of them, the only one I can't stand and never watch is the weird one with the program that is trapped inside the matrix or something like that. It's just one big mess of a story and never really holds any interest.

-If I had to pick 3 stories out of the 9 to live on an Island with I'd go with "A Detective's Story", "Beyond", and "The Second Renaissance Part 2". All three have their own unique visual style and all have no connection to each other that I know of. I love "A Detective's Story" because it lets you know how desperate the machines are to capture Trinity and also lets you see Trinity in a completely different light. The Detective in the story is a very likable man who doesn't realize that he's being used by the machines till it's too late. It's a very nice story with a sad ending and one of the best in my opinion, "The Second Renaissance Part 2" is great because that's when you really get to see why the sky in the real world so messed up and also get the answer to the question that Morpheus asked in the first movie which is whether it was us or the machines that struck first. It's told in this mystical way computer way that feels like you're watching a documented history than a fiction animated story and it also helps explain some lines from the 3rd Matrix from the architect especially the line "What do you think I am, human?"

-My favorite story is "Beyond" which a very, very simple story of a girl looking for her cat that discovers a building that no gravity which some kids take full advantage of. I just love how mystical and dreamlike it is, the weird Hisashi like music also helps in creating that mystical aura. The trick to Neo's power is not that he's super human but that he can manipulate the codes in the Matrix and make it into anything he wants. If he wants to fly then he'll remove the codes for gravity and start flying or if he wants to stop bullets he'll just remove the codes that propel it and they stop. That concept is further explored in this story. It's a really great piece of writing because there's not a whole lot that goes on there but just rather you watch kids have fun in the with broken codes for gravity.

-One thing this does a lot better than the movies ever did was to show you the size and scope of the Matrix itself. In the movie you're confined to one city and that's it but in this we pretty much go all around to see what a vast and detailed program that the Matrix is. A couple of the stories should have definitely being in the movie too. "Second Renaissance" and "Flight of the Osiris" should have being in the movie instead of us watching Neo get into one long pointless fight scene after the other. I can understand why because of length they might have cut it but they could have at least given us a truncated version of it.

-I know "The Matrix" movies are suppose to be over but where the movies end that's where stuff like this can go on so I'm hoping that we get more short stories that are as engaging as the ones featured in this pack.

The Animatrix.......2006-10-29

Over all great movie(s), however, in my opinion the live action movies are better.

In some ways better than the three films.......2006-09-20

I like the Animatrix very much. It is a wonderful walk through the world of the Matrix and it provides us with a history of the world leading up to the creation of the matrix. Some of the stories work well and some work less well, but the diversity of the visions is engaging. All the visions are quite short.

In many respects, the Animatrix is better than the films, which seemed to get shallower and shallower as the story went on. The Matrix writers should have had a closer look at the works of William Gibson and other science fiction writers who have been dealing with VR worlds and realities for some years and doing it in a far more sophisticated way.

Some of the animations in the Animatrix would have been even better if they were "fleshed out" into longer films, some are just right and a couple, like "World Record" could have been dropped completely with no real loss.

I return to the Animatrix DVD often. The DVDs of the films, a lot less often.

The Ultimate Matrix Collection Limited Edition Collector's Set (The Matrix / Reloaded / Revolutions / Revisited / The Animatrix)

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Great Trilogy, Third Movie Lacking
Matrix Collection
THIS IS AWESOME
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A Great Collection

The Ultimate Matrix Collection Limited Edition Collector's Set (The Matrix / Reloaded / Revolutions / Revisited / The Animatrix)
Starring: Keanu Reeves , Laurence Fishburne , Carrie-Anne Moss , Hugo Weaving , and Gloria Foster
Director: Larry Wachowski , and Andy Wachowski
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
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ASIN: B0002Y69NQ
Release Date: 2004-12-07

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DVD Features:
Additional Scenes:23 Scenes shot for the Enter the Matrix video game
Audio Commentary:By Philosophers and Critcs
DVD ROM Features
Documentaries
Easter Eggs
Featurette
Introduction:by the Wachowski brothers
Music Only Track
Music Video
Photo gallery
Storyboards
TV Spot
Theatrical Trailer

Customer Reviews:

Great Trilogy, Third Movie Lacking.......2007-09-09

Matrix Collection.......2007-09-05

I really like how much is included in the set. The Animatrix is an extra bonus!

THIS IS AWESOME.......2007-08-23

For any true Matix fan this is a must. The only thing better is the HD version of this.

Cheap.......2007-08-20

A Great Collection.......2007-08-03

Charlie Rose with Joel Silver, Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne & Carrie-Anne Moss; Kurt Anderson & Devin Gordon (August 29, 2003)

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Charlie Rose with Joel Silver, Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne & Carrie-Anne Moss; Kurt Anderson & Devin Gordon (August 29, 2003)

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ASIN: B000HBL2KY
Release Date: 2006-08-15

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An examination of the highly-anticipated film, The Matrix Reloaded. First, producer Joel Silver and three of the actors, Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, and Carrie-Anne Moss, talk about their work on the movie. Then, Kurt Anderson of the radio show Studio 360 and Devin Gordon from Newsweek offer a different perspective on the Matrix phenomenon.

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The Matrix / The Matrix Reloaded

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Binding: DVD

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The Matrix Reloaded [HD DVD]

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ASIN: B000I2JKBA

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Not good enough for it's budget.

The Matrix Reloaded [Region 2]
Starring: Ray Anthony (III) , Christine Anu , Andy Arness , Alima Ashton-Sheibu , and Helmut Bakaitis
Director: Andy Wachowski , and Larry Wachowski
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Not good enough for it's budget........2006-12-19

While I loved the entire series, overall - "Reloaded" and "Revolutions" had what, 10 times the budget of the original film - and failed to pack as much of a punch.

"Reloaded" and "Revolutions" seemed to spend more time building on all the obscure religious references than actually continuing where the first film left off.

What saddens me the most, in watching these two films, you walk away asking yourself where the budget went? They had millions and millions of dollars, and other than the highway scene and the sentinel attack scene - I can't think of any other significant scenes that would cost a lot to produce - where did all that money go? Sure there was a LOT of CGI, but nothing wild enough to cost millions and millions.....

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