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Animatrix (2003)

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Reviews Counted: 19

Fresh: 17

Rotten:2

Average Rating: 6.7/10

Runtime: 89 mins

Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy

US Box Office: $0

Synopsis: ANIMATRIX: Taking the characters and premise from the groundbreaking science-fiction film THE MATRIX, this ambitious project compiles nine short films directed by animation specialists from Japan,... ANIMATRIX: Taking the characters and premise from the groundbreaking science-fiction film THE MATRIX, this ambitious project compiles nine short films directed by animation specialists from Japan, Korea, and America. The action is rapid-paced, and combines different styles of animation from CGI to anime to more traditional animation, producing a unique and varied look even more stunning than its predecessor. A sampling of the talent includes MATRIX creators Larry and Andy Wachowski, Yoshiaki Kawajiri (NINJA SCROLL), Peter Chung (AEON FLUX), and Shinchiro Watanabe (COWBOY BEBOP). [More]

Director: Yoshiyaki Kawajiri, Shinichiro Watanabe, Mahiro Maeda, Takeshi Koike, Andy Jones, Peter Chung, Koji Morimoto

Director: Yoshiyaki Kawajiri, Shinichiro Watanabe, Mahiro Maeda, Takeshi Koike, Andy Jones, Peter Chung, Koji Morimoto
Screenwriter: Yoshiyaki Kawajiri, Larry Wachowski, Andy Wachowski

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Full Review Source: Rolling Stone | comment Comment
08/14/07
Peter Travers
Rolling Stone

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01/12/07
Michael Dequina
Mr. Brown's Movies

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01/12/07
Michael Dequina
Mr. Brown's Movies

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Full Review Source: Empire Magazine | comment Comment
12/30/06
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Full Review Source: Film Threat | comment Comment
12/06/05
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Full Review Source: NYC Film Critic | comment Comment
03/05/05
Ethan Alter
NYC Film Critic

Certains films sont davantage une démonstration d’animation qu’une histoire bien construite.

Full Review Source: Panorama | comment 1 Comment
12/16/04
Louis-Jérôme Cloutier
Panorama

Far from fleshing out the universe of THE MATRIX, this cynical, self-indulgent marketing tie-in renders it less coherent. Boasts only a few memorable visual moments, and suffers from a paucity of narrative.

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10/20/03
Carlo Cavagna
AboutFilm.com

Some of its segments are brilliant and breathtaking examples of animation. Unfortunately, as with the average music CD, for every great track there's usually a "filler" song.

Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com | comment Comment
08/10/03
Brian Mckay
eFilmCritic.com

This particular 'rabbit hole' has far more verve and artistic curiousity than its bloated blockbuster counterpart [i]The Matrix Reloaded[/i]

Full Review Source: Film Experience | comment Comment
07/05/03
Nathaniel Rogers
Film Experience

The Animatrix may be commercial in its purpose, but it's also rapturously artistic in its execution.

Full Review Source: Window to the Movies | comment Comment
06/12/03
Jeffrey Chen
Window to the Movies

"Beyond" is the highlight of The Animatrix and "A Detective Story" is its nadir.

Full Review Source: Film Freak Central | comment Comment
06/09/03
Bill Chambers
Film Freak Central
N/R

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Full Review Source: Jam! Movies | comment Comment
06/06/03
Steve Tilley
Jam! Movies

The animation is consistently excellent

Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com | comment Comment
06/04/03
Robert Strohmeyer
Filmcritic.com
N/R

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Full Review Source: Shadows on the Wall | comment Comment
05/29/03
Rich Cline
Shadows on the Wall

Breathtaking on a big screen, the impact should be little diminished on video.

Full Review Source: FilmJerk.com | comment Comment
05/28/03
Edward Havens
FilmJerk.com

It provides an excellent blend of anime and the high concept of classic science fiction writing that goes back to the days of the golden age sci-fi magazines like Astounding, Galaxy and Amazing Stories.

Full Review Source: Film Threat | comment Comment
05/28/03
Kevin Carr
Film Threat

An interesting look into the minds of the warriors against the machines, and what can tempt them.

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05/28/03
Kevin Carr
Film Threat

Final Flight of the Osiris

Full Review Source: Film Freak Central | comment Comment
03/18/03
Walter Chaw
Film Freak Central
 
 
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