The Matrix (1999) is a landmark sci-fi action film that fused cyberpunk philosophy, Hong Kong–influenced martial arts, and cutting-edge visual effects into something that felt entirely new at the time. Drawing from ideas about simulated reality, control, and identity—filtered through anime, hacker culture, and dystopian sci-fi—the film tapped directly into late-90s tech anxiety and Y2K paranoia. Its stylized action, leather-and-sunglasses aesthetic, and genre-blending ambition reshaped blockbuster language almost overnight, influencing everything from action choreography to fashion and video games.
Tape play confirmed, no mold. Please refer to photos for condition of the item.
The Matrix (1999) is a landmark sci-fi action film that fused cyberpunk philosophy, Hong Kong–influenced martial arts, and cutting-edge visual effects into something that felt entirely new at the time. Drawing from ideas about simulated reality, control, and identity—filtered through anime, hacker culture, and dystopian sci-fi—the film tapped directly into late-90s tech anxiety and Y2K paranoia. Its stylized action, leather-and-sunglasses aesthetic, and genre-blending ambition reshaped blockbuster language almost overnight, influencing everything from action choreography to fashion and video games.
Tape play confirmed, no mold. Please refer to photos for condition of the item.
