there is a reason matrix was a hit. 1. it has an epic story of hero who is like any of you ordinary guys. it is the story of an ordinary guy becoming a hero. 2. it is a smart movie having plots within a plot. a lof of symbolism and double meaning, intential ambiguity. it has the best part of any well written fiction. this is why you think this movie is only a collection of cultural gabage. 3. 1 and 2 without eye candies would be like reading the fiction version of the blade runner but never seeing the balde runner. after 100 years, i belive this movie will be considered as an landmark that defined our culture - the american culture. :) at this moment on earth, other than american culture, it is real boring. there is an influence of japanese anim in the movie but then, cultures are living thing that eats out other cultures. long live america! ^^ iLUSiON whitepolarcow@hotmail.com