Animatrix

Pros: great animation, great acting, excellent sound effects

Cons: quality of shorts varies greatly

The Bottom Line: If you like the Matrix or anime, your in for a treat. Others may want to rent it prior to buying. Includes nudity and graphic violence. Not suitable for children.

Review: TWO NOTES: First, this review is of the gift set. Included in the set I am reviewing was The Animatrix: The Album. Second, I have not included much info on the album as I will be writing a seperate review on it. I will include a link here once I ...

Pros: Visuals, Reveals more about The Matrix, better than either film.

Cons: Some people refuse to watch anime. A few episodes don't deliver.

The Bottom Line: The Animatrix offers a fascinating view into the world of The Matrix outside of the films. It's been given a good but unspectacular disk.

Review: When I first heard the news of an animated series based on the world of The Matrix I had a very sceptical reaction. Afterall some of the worst kids shows I've seen have been based on some of the most enjoyable Hollywood blockbusters. However the ...

Pros: Great graphical quality and interesting stories.

Cons: Some stories are too short and should have been a little longer.

The Bottom Line: This is a must see if you're a big fan of the Matrix. The running time is one hour and thirty minutes. Nine animated episodes in all.

Review: The Animatrix is nine animated shorts following the extremely popular movie series. The titles of theses nine shorts from one to nine are “The Final Flight Of the Osiris”, “Second Renaissance part I” “The Second renaissance Part ...

Pros: Superb Animation, Closely Related to Main Saga, Action-Packed, Good Storytelling

Cons: Doesn't shed much light into Matrix questions

The Bottom Line: Even to those unfamiliar with the 'anime' style, the Animatrix wins viewers over with its top-notch animation and storytelling. A must-buy unless you're allergic to the Matrix.

Review: I'll admit it, the worst part about this series of shorts is its...

...title. I mean, 'The Animatrix' has to be one of the worst puns ever (the combination of 'anime', commonly pronounced as 'an-nee-meh' and 'matrix'). It sounds like it was...

Pros: Visually engrossing, conceptually fascinating, and intelligently scripted.

Cons: Please, sir, may I have some more?

The Bottom Line: This is an intelligent, clever, visually stunning addition to the "Matrix" complex of films. The variety of stories and visual styles gives it even greater impact.

Review: "Animatrix" is a collection of 9 short animated films related to "Matrix" and its sequels. Brief no ...

Pros: Exquisite shorts, solid audio and video, great special features.

Cons: Many people will find a short or two that isn't to their taste.

The Bottom Line: Just as much a part of the story of the matrix as the film trilogy. Clarifies both the Wachowskis' inspirations and intentions.

Review: For the sake of those who don't want anything spoiled, here are various rankings of the shorts:

Best Action:
1 - Final Flight of the Osiris
2 - Program
3 - Matriculated
4 - A Detective Story
5 - Second Renaissance...

Pros: An entertaining arrangement of diverse stories and animation styles.

Cons: Not enough of the stories relate to the actual events of the movies.

The Bottom Line: Good for people who want to see more of the matrix universe from a different point of view than the films.

Review: The animatrix is an impressive collection of 9 short stories from the matrix universe, filling in some of the gaps between the original Matrix and the Matrix: Reloaded. All of the stories have very different animation styles and narratives making for ...

Pros: Excellent alternate and explanatory views and stories of the matrix myth.

Cons: Different sytles of directors and inconsistency of stories, by design.

The Bottom Line: If you like the Matrix films, I believe you will like this. It's not a stand alone movie, so don't expect to understand it without seeing the movies first.

Review: This DVD contains a number of anime short films. Each is a backstory that is sure to be enjoyed by fans of The Matrix. The films are: (and the director)-- Andy Jones (“Final Flight of the Osiris”), Mahiro Maeda (“The Second Renaissance Parts...

Pros: Different Animation/Drawing Styles, Japanese story telling through Anime, Challenging ideas

Cons: Leaves one asking for more, short

The Bottom Line: A must see with the various visual styles and idea-fastening, well thought-out stories of fine taste. See what art man can create ^.^

Review: These 9 films, 8 of which, Final Flight of the Osiris excluded, are directed by the Japanese, stroke ...

Pros: Are you kidding? It's about the Matrix.

Cons: Don't watch them all in a row.

The Bottom Line: If you're a Matrix fan, you'll already have this. If you're taking the time to read this and don't have it already ... very strange of you to do so.

Review: Yes, most review are common. My advice would be not to watch all 9 in a row. You'll be anxious by ...