This is a classic movie that puts a different perspective on life. This movie shows no blood except for two seconds. It might be disturbing when the main character mouth hole is closed by his own skin and when he wakes up from the matrix. It's a great movie and only should be rated PG-13. So go out and see it.
The Matrix
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Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Intense, but many teens will be able to handle it.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14–15
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of The Matrix was written by Nell Minow
Parents need to know that although this movie is rated R for violence (some pretty gross, including an icky bug that enters the hero's body through his belly button) and language, most teens 14 and up who are begging to see it should be able to handle it without a problem.
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- Families can talk about the relationship between humans and machines, and why Smith says that the first Matrix program, creating the perception of a utopia-like society, was unacceptable to the humans. Their attempt to keep the humans compliant through happiness did not work, so they had to try again with the past "reality" of a stress-filled world. There are also issues of destiny versus free will and loyalty versus self-interest. Parents should think about raising the issue of violence in movies, and the impact it has on viewers, especially impressionable or disaffected ones, as well.
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What’s the Story?
In THE MATRIX, Keanu Reeves stars as a computer programmer with a sideline as a hacker who gets mysterious messages that lead him to Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne), leader of a rag-tag group that lives aboard a rocket-style craft. It turns out that it is not 1999 but somewhere around a hundred years into the future. All of humanity has been turned into a source of energy to keep machines "alive." The Matrix is a massive computer program that has the humans believing that they are still living in a world that has been destroyed. Special agents, led by Smith (Hugo Weaving) seek out Morpheus and his followers, to destroy them.
Is It Any Good?
In A Star is Born, Kris Kristofferson sings a song that begins, "Are you a figment of my imagination or am I a figment of yours?" This is the theme of THE MATRIX, heavy on special effects and brooding paranoia, light on plot, dialogue, character and even coherence. In other words, it is the ideal movie for the kind of teenager who wishes that video games could come to life. Though rated R for violence (some pretty gross, including an icky bug that enters the hero's body through his belly button) and language, most teens 13 and up who are begging to see it should be able to handle it without a problem.
Movie Details
Run time: 136 minutes
Theatrical release: 3/31/1999, DVD release: 9/21/1999
MPAA Rating: R for sci-fi violence and brief language.
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I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Excessive violence
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- Good role models
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I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
They have the best slow motion ever!
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I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Excessive violence
sweetness
dodging scenes are great.
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I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
Iffy for 14/15+
This sounds like a great movie, I can't wait to see it. It sounds a little graphic and suggestive for younger children, though.
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I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
awesome action movie
Classic movie. Violence shouldn't be an issue to kids 12 and up.
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I rate this title off for age 10 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
for the most mature eleven year olds
too many god d**s and f****
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I rate this title on for age 14 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Great movie! 9.8 out of 10
A teen can't go wrong with this movie. It was a stroke of brilliance! It's not too violent, and doesn't use too much language. The story is awesome!
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I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
great sci fi movie
awesome movie great action truth is if you want to know how old you have to be to watch this movie it all depense on you if your more mature you can watch it at 12 if not i rate 15
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I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
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- Excessive violence
Its OK not too bad
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I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
Fun and original, a good film with some very good action scenes and inventive ideas. The Matrix is a classic.
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I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
What do you need besides a miracle?
Lots of action. Action that may be violent, but okay for anyone 12 and up. This is a very similar movie to others made around or before this time, such as "Robocop," and "The Terminator." But it isn't a huge "bang, bang, shoot 'em up" like "Robocop." It is a super awesome movie with a very complex plot, but if your kids are at least old enough to understand it, I highly recommend it for them. Oh, by the way, here's a message form my oldest son - "KIDS CAN WATCH ANYTHING!" Like that's true. :)
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I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it
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- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
An excellent movie, shouldn't be rated R
This movie is extremely good. There is much violence, but some PG-13 movies have worse. Actually, the violence is the only reason this movie was rated R. It is a good movie, though, and I'd recommend it for ages 12 +.
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I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
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- Excessive violence
Great Movie for Anyone Who Likes to Think
Great movie that inspires a lot of thought. Kind of violent, but nothing I wouldn't let a 13 year old see.
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I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
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- Excessive violence
really good Sci-Fi movie
I thought was really good! The matrix was actually the movie that develope all the slow motion stuff and freeze frames. It was only rated R because of the violence also. I think this would be a really good movie for ages 10 and up.
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I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it
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- Excessive violence
Amazing. One Of The Best Sci-Fi Movies Ever.
I Loved This Movie. Though It Is Rated R, I Agree Ages 14 & Up Should Be Able To Handle It Just Fine. Though There Are Some Iffy Parts. But The Special Effects Are So Cool. And Now That I've Seen This Film, Most Of The Cool Effects I've Seen In Other Movies Are Mostly Rip-Offs Of This Movie. Now I Think Nothing Is Original Anymore. But Other Than That, I Think This Was A Great Experience For Me. All The Action & Suspense Totally Keeps You Pumped Up For The Sequel After The Movie Is Over. I've Never Been So Blown Away By An Action Movie Before. So If You Love Sci-Fi Action Flicks, You'll Love The Matrix If You Haven't Seen It Yet.
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I rate this title off for age 17 and give it- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- Negative role models
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I rate this title on for age 14 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Excessive violence
This is a pretty good movie that I liked for all of its action scenes. Now this is Rated R but I dont know why actually, Its most likely the violence. Good movie thats worth your time.
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I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Love it!
Omg I love this movie it is just gobs of fun! maybe not all that prancy pony but it is my favorite movie
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I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
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- Good role models
good for any age
Its is the best movie ever.
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| 60% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
| 40% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 40% | of parents say it's too violent |
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