The Matrix (1999) — Screenplay
A computer hacker joins a rebel group to overthrow sentient machines that have enslaved humanity in a simulated reality.
- Written by
- Lilly Wachowski, Lana Wachowski
- Genre
- Science Fiction, Action, Adventure
- Studio
- Warner Bros., Village Roadshow Pictures
- Length
- 133 pages
This screenplay is a masterclass in high-concept world-building, making the abstract idea of a simulated reality feel tangible and urgent. Its tight three-act structure and sharp dialogue drive a relentless pace, while Neo's arc from doubter to hero offers a clear, compelling character transformation worth studying.
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