The Animatrix (2003)
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The Animatrix is a collection of several animated short films, detailing the backstory of the "Matrix" universe, and the original war between man and machines which led to the creation of the Matrix.
Drama, Action & Adventure, Animation, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Special Interest
Yoshiyaki Kawajiri, Larry Wachowski, Andy Wachowski, Yoshiaki Kawajiri, Kôji Morimoto
Jun 3, 2003 Wide
Jun 3, 2003
Warner Home Video
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Certains films sont davantage une démonstration d'animation qu'une histoire bien construite.
All in all, The Animatrix is a nice little disc.
Far from fleshing out the universe of THE MATRIX, this cynical, self-indulgent marketing tie-in renders it less coherent. Boasts only a few memorable visual moments, and suffers from a paucity of narrative.
Some of its segments are brilliant and breathtaking examples of animation. Unfortunately, as with the average music CD, for every great track there's usually a "filler" song.
The best shorts in the bunch result in an orgiastic feast for the senses; the worst of them merely manage to entertain you.
This particular 'rabbit hole' has far more verve and artistic curiousity than its bloated blockbuster counterpart [i]The Matrix Reloaded[/i]
There is amazing artwork throughout, although many of the stories come up short.
The Animatrix may be commercial in its purpose, but it's also rapturously artistic in its execution.
"Beyond" is the highlight of The Animatrix and "A Detective Story" is its nadir.
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- Animatrix (DE)
