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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

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

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01/12/07
Michael Dequina
Michael Dequina
TheMovieReport.com

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01/12/07
Michael Dequina
Michael Dequina
TheMovieReport.com

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12/30/06
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12/06/05
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03/05/05
Ethan Alter
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
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
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
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
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
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
Bill Chambers
Film Freak Central
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Full Review Source: Jam! Movies | comment Comment
06/06/03
Steve Tilley
Steve Tilley
Jam! Movies

The animation is consistently excellent

Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com | comment Comment
06/04/03
Robert Strohmeyer
Robert Strohmeyer
Filmcritic.com
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Full Review Source: Shadows on the Wall | comment Comment
05/29/03
Rich Cline
Rich Cline
Shadows on the Wall

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

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05/28/03
Edward Havens
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
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
Kevin Carr
Film Threat

Final Flight of the Osiris

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03/18/03
Walter Chaw
Walter Chaw
Film Freak Central
 
 
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