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Movie 1999

The Matrix

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Synopsis

Set in the 22nd century, The Matrix tells the story of a computer hacker who joins a group of underground insurgents fighting the vast and powerful computers who now rule the earth.

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eimear.quinn · 12 Oct 2026, 04:08 UTC

Trying to decide between The Matrix and something shorter. Is the running time part of the appeal here?

tadhgburke · 12 Oct 2026, 17:08 UTC

Eimear, i have added a boost too. Would be interesting to see how it sits beside the other choices.

ciaran_burke · 12 Oct 2026, 08:08 UTC

The Matrix is one I am weighing up. I would like to see this in the six with a few very different choices around it.

eoinwalsh · 12 Oct 2026, 22:08 UTC

Ciaran, i am following this thread for exactly that reason. Happy to hear a few different opinions.

niamhreads · 12 Oct 2026, 12:08 UTC

For anyone considering The Matrix: This would be a good change of pace from the things currently at the top of my list.