4 Film Favorites: Matrix Collection (DVD)

I purchased the Ultimate Matrix Collection on Blu-ray a year ago here on Amazon. I already owned the nice DVD set that came in the large black embossed Warner Brothers box however, since the Matrix is one of my favorite movies it was time to move into 1080p land. I anxiously popped in the Blu-ray when it arrived expecting to see a revelation of sorts and had mixed feelings. At the time I had a Panasonic TH42PZ85 1080p Plasma. I definitely saw an improvement over my PS3's upscaled presentations of the regular DVD versions. I just didn't see a super difference which, rightly or wrongly, is what I expected. Fast forward to this past weekend. Last week I purchased a Samsung UN46D8000 LED and set it up over the course of a few days with a new receiver. I could not believe my eyes when I popped in The Empire Strikes Back Blu-Ray. I meant to just view it for a few minutes for testing purposes but, ended up watching the whole thing. Out of the corner of my eye, I caught sight of the familiar green symbols over black of the Matrix set peering back at me and said to myself, if the Episode V looks this good, what about the Matrix? The revelation I was expecting when this set arrived at my home a year ago happened at last. This blu-ray set truly is a masterpiece in every sense of the word. I just needed a better display unit in order to be able to actually see it. If you were like me and thought this set was only a modest improvement in picture quality over your dvd set, it is time to upgrade your TV! Seriously, my wife and I were glued to the screen and my wife and I were remarking on all different aspects of the movies from the fight sequences to joking about being able to see every flaw on the actor's faces. We truly were blown away and I can't wait for the next Matrix marathon to occur. This blu-ray set is definitely reference quality matierial. Of course the sound this set puts out is just as jaw dropping as the visual aspects. Dolby True HD never failed to impress. The Animatrix is the only disc of the 4 blu-rays where the transfer to blu doesn't increase the visual quality exponentially (well, except for Final Flight of the Osirus) as it does Matrix, Reloaded & Revolutions. But, that is because of the drawing styles of the various anime and not because of a limitation of the blu-ray itself. The only con to this set is that the special features are in standard def. Everything else flat out rocks. I noticed that Amazon has it on sale for 30% less than what I bought it for. This set belongs in your collection at twice the price!

First off, this package is well worth the money. It includes all of the movies, including the animatrix, as well as every piece of dvd extra that came out after each dvd on a bonus dvd. Nothign from the official Matrix catalogue is omitted from this package. It also includes an ingenius set of commentaries done in a way you've never seen before. It actually does a lot to expand on the mystery and philosophy of the series and give your personal viewpoint more fuel to back it up whenever someone next tries to tell you these movies are total crap. It also has a nice, small, but quality package and does the job in terms of design. I also wanted to say that I will never understand the plethora of moviegoers out there that dislike anything past the first movie. The first movie was outstanding and probably the best of the three, without a doubt, but Reloaded is unbelievable in its own right, as is most of Revolutions. People seem to think that the first movie was going to be remade twice and turned into a trilogy. This series was always the Wachowski brothers view on the world, their answer to or further distortion of the question why, and their ultimate vision of so many things human and divine. It was a sci-fi story to begin with and they did their best to make it viable in that genre while keeping to the original idea of the Matrix. Personally, I would agree that Revolutions could have been much less about Zion and the huge mother-of-them-all machine battle, but it still brings to a close the magnificient story and vision of the filmmakers. The one thing I do find among people who usually dislike 2 & 3 is that they usually lack any real knowledge of all the underpinings of the story and where it was going, what it meant, or simply dislike too much philosophy in general. As someone who enjoys philosophical debates and thinking about these topics, I've encountered plenty who think philosophy is a joke. Usually it's those people who simply don't understand any of it. Anyhow, if you're a fan of the series and want to see/hear it in its absolute best form, then go out and get this blu-ray. If the price bothers you then just wait for it to go lower on ebay 2 months from now. Something this good is surely worth the money.

Words cannot describe the joy I feel having acquired this set. In the words of Galadriel "I cannot deny that my heart has greatly desired this" It is marvelous and arrived ahead of schedule. Two of the disk trays have damage but I didn't expect a 20+ year old piece of memorabilia to be perfect, these things are not new and I wouldn't want it to be. All of the discs are immaculate with very light signs of viewing, and the case as a whole looks wonderful. My Neo bust is also just, chef's kiss perfect condition. I am so thankful! Even the booklet seems to have never been opened. My being is overjoyed!

The Matrix Ultimate Collection is an ideal addition to your blu-ray collection. This set is essentially the same as the more expensive US version. The Ultimate Matrix Collection [Blu-ray ] There is no French language on the packaging, and the 7-disc set is packaged in 5 slim cases. 1) The Matrix and digital copy. 2) Matrix Reloaded 3) Matrix Revolutions 4) Animatrix 5) The Matrix Experience (2 additional discs of special features) The blu-ray transfer falls just short of reference quality, but it's close. All three parts of the trilogy are currently ranked in Tier 1.75 on the AVS forum. Animatrix is in Tier 2.0. If you like these movies, this set is not to be missed. While $100 is expensive, I was able to pick this up for $51 in a recent Amazon sale. There may be other sales in the future as the three main movies are all due to be released individually. Many people argue that the first installment is the only movie worth watching. If you agree, then you can buy that individually on March 31, 2009. I thoroughly enjoy all three movies and see it as one long story. To see The Matrix and not watch the other parts would be like watching The Fellowship of the Ring and skipping The Two Towers and The Return of the King. Perhaps the novelty of seeing something totally new elevates The Matrix above the other two installments for some people? I see Matrix Reloaded as an excellent sequel with even more action than The Matrix. The conclusion in Matrix Revolutions shows that the lives of an entire community are at stake, rather than those on one ship. It gives us an idea of who these people really are. But each to their own. As well as stunning visuals, the trilogy comes with a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 soundtrack. This completes the experience and adds so much to scenes such as the car chase in Matrix Reloaded. To sum up, if you like this trilogy, you need this set. If you only want the first movie, that option will be available eight days from now.

10/10 Rotten Tomatoes Flawless Victory

日本版よりもスリムケース、かつBookも付いているうえ、レンタル版よりも画質がいい。もちろん日本語音声、字幕も入っています。買い直して良かったと満足。

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Preciso che ho acquistato il cofanetto non da Amazon ma da un altro venditore (DVD TEMPLE) sempre qui su Amazon al prezzo di 14,90 € vs i 17,81 € di Amazon. Cofanetto: Arrivato in condizioni immacolate e sigillato. ottimo l'imballaggio in una scatola che gli calzava a pennello (era fatta su misura) molto protettiva. Cofanetto bellissimo si presenta molto bene, c'è una scatola di cartone rigido con all'interno disposte le 5 custodie (4 per i 4 film) e 1 che comprende i tre dvd di speciali. Tutte e 5 sono le classiche custodie blu ray di colore blu (anche quella che contiene i dvd). cofanetto molto solido e bello a vedersi. Film: non li ho visionati tutti, ma ne ho provati un paio nel lettore (Matrix e Matrix revolutions) devo ammettere a scapito di chi dice che la traspozione in blu ray non rende, la differenza col dvd è evidente, l'immagine è molto più nitida e dettagliata (le scene di lotta sono emozionanti) i colori più accesi e luminosi. Peccato per l'audio in DolbyDigital 5.1 e non in trueHD ma pazienza si sente più che decentemente. Ogni film contiene (oltre al film ovviamente) molti molti contenuti speciali e commenti da parte di registi. sceneggiatori, filosofi che hanno contribuito alla realizzazione di matrix (purtroppo non sono a riuscito a trovare i sottotitoli per i commenti ma non vuol dire che non ci siano). Unico "Neo" (quanto sono simpatico)è che il film manca di un vero e proprio menù iniziale, cioè ci sono quei piccoli menu mentre si visiona il film però il tutto si gestisce bene Contenuti speciali: ci sono ore ore di contenuti speciali, a parte quelli compresi in ogni singolo film (tanti) ci sono 3 DVD di soli contenuti speciali, la qualità è quello che è ma sono molto molto interessanti Prezzo: tutto questo al prezzo di (che squillino le trombe !) di 14.90 € ringrazio il venditore DVD TEMPLE che vende ad un prezzo inferiore ad Amazon Corriere: Il pacco mi è stato recapitato con corriere GLS, non avevo mai utilizzato questo servizio primo ad ora perchè di solito è accompagnato da cattive recensioni quindi tendo ad evitare ma oggi mi sono ricreduto, il pacco mi è stato recapitato un giorno prima del previsto (ordinato il 21 recapitato il 23). ottimo servizio con tracking online molto preciso. Consigliato ?: bhe ad un prezzo del genere, se vi piace il cinema in generale, è stra-consigliato. 15 € per una trilogia che rappresenta una pietra miliare per il cinema, in 4 Blu ray e 3 DVD è un prezzo stracciato, non lasciatevela scappare ! Buona visione