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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,... 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

Reviews for Animatrix

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3/4

Peter Travers

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Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Aug., 14 2007 03:15 AM

Rolling Stone

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3/5

Michael Dequina

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comment Comment | Jan., 12 2007 04:36 PM

TheMovieReport.com

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3/5

Michael Dequina

No review available.

comment Comment | Jan., 12 2007 04:36 PM

TheMovieReport.com

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3/5

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Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Dec., 30 2006 03:39 AM

Empire Magazine

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4/5

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Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Dec., 06 2005 07:33 PM

Film Threat

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3.5/5

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Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Dec., 06 2005 07:33 PM

Film Threat

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3/5

Ethan Alter

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Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Mar., 05 2005 10:21 PM

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C+

Louis-Jérôme Cloutier

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

Full Review Source: | comment 1 Comment | Dec., 16 2004 02:20 PM

Panorama

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Carlo Cavagna

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.

comment Comment | Oct., 20 2003 06:14 PM

AboutFilm.com

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3/5

Brian Mckay

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: | comment Comment | Aug., 10 2003 12:47 PM

eFilmCritic.com

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Nathaniel Rogers

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

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jul., 05 2003 01:22 PM

Film Experience

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8/10

Jeffrey Chen

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

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jun., 12 2003 07:42 AM

Window to the Movies

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3/4

Bill Chambers

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

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jun., 09 2003 02:48 PM

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Steve Tilley

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Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jun., 06 2003 02:02 PM

Jam! Movies

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3.5/5

Robert Strohmeyer

The animation is consistently excellent

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jun., 04 2003 12:09 PM

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Rich Cline

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Full Review Source: | comment Comment | May., 29 2003 05:07 PM

Shadows on the Wall

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A-

Edward Havens

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

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | May., 28 2003 05:05 PM

FilmJerk.com

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4/5

Kevin Carr

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: | comment Comment | May., 28 2003 05:05 PM

Film Threat

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3.5/5

Kevin Carr

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

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | May., 28 2003 05:05 PM

Film Threat

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3.5/4

Walter Chaw

Final Flight of the Osiris

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Mar., 18 2003 04:04 PM

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