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
Animatrix (2003)
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Reviews Counted:18
Fresh:16
Rotten:2
Average Rating:6.8/10
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,... [More]
Reviews for Animatrix
1 - 20 (sorted by source; Australian critics are listed first)
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.
08/10/03
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12/30/06
Top CriticThis particular 'rabbit hole' has far more verve and artistic curiousity than its bloated blockbuster counterpart [i]The Matrix Reloaded[/i]
07/05/03
Final Flight of the Osiris
03/18/03
"Beyond" is the highlight of The Animatrix and "A Detective Story" is its nadir.
06/09/03
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.
05/28/03
An interesting look into the minds of the warriors against the machines, and what can tempt them.
05/28/03
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12/06/05
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12/06/05
Top CriticThe animation is consistently excellent
06/04/03
Breathtaking on a big screen, the impact should be little diminished on video.
05/28/03
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06/06/03
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03/05/05
Certains films sont davantage une démonstration d’animation qu’une histoire bien construite.
12/16/04
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08/14/07
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05/29/03
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01/12/07
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01/12/07
The Animatrix may be commercial in its purpose, but it's also rapturously artistic in its execution.
06/12/03
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