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The Matrix

DVD Review

Take the red pill or the blue pill? Buy the videocassette or the DVD version of "The Matrix"? It's a tough choice, but for everyone who is still surfing the Internet trying to find Morpheus, DVD is the only way to go. The DVD version, which was released before the videocassette version, is jam-packed with extra little goodies.\n"The Matrix" was by far the most groundbreaking movie of 1999. For all those looking to see how it was done, this DVD provides plenty of behind-the-scenes footage and documentaries on the brains behind the movie. Those who think they know everything there is to know about "The Matrix" can play "The One" trivia game. Winners are rewarded with a visit to an exclusive Web site.\n"The Matrix" also provides a plethora of written material that is only found on the DVD version. It chronicles the entire creative process with scripts and storyboards. Also on the DVD is Web access to seven special essays and articles that analyze and elaborate on the themes in "The Matrix."\nThe biggest drawback to the DVD version is that it is offered only in wide screen. While this does preserve quality, it prevents viewers from taking advantage of the full screen size.

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