"Have you ever had a dream, Neo, that you were so sure was real? What if you were unable to wake from that dream? How would you know the difference between the dream world and the real world?"

Firstly, obviously, this movie is iconic in every way, and I think it's fair to say it owns the colour green and invented the word cool. Its costumes, sets, and production were all so memorably designed, and pieced together to form a truly unforgettable aesthetic. Dealing with very early visual effects, they were able to create a timeless masterpiece, which the quality of the computer imagery does not damage.

The Matrix, without a doubt, had the most significant impact on sci-fi cinema in the early 2000s, being one of the greatest science fiction concepts of all time, executed to perfection. To provide towards this wonderful execution were names such as Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, and Carrie-Anne Moss, all of whom only needed sunglasses to look cool as hell, but along with the infinite possibilities of the Matrix, WERE cool as hell, in insanely choreographed action sequences and thrilling slow-motion shots.

The line between a dream and reality is hard to differentiate, when examined closely. Altering every belief of our existence, The Matrix opened new possibilities and questions towards reality, therefore being a huge inspiration to sci-fi in film, as well as leaving a definite impact on its audiences. Its reflective themes and philisophical dialogue are aspects that can certainly stick with you.