The matrix is a sci-fi thriller and therfore has certaian conventions which tells the genre in which the film is in such as the opening scene. The opening shot in this film is of the matrix code running down the screen. ... In traditional hollywood openings there is a long shot of a specific location giving you an idea of what the film is about or what kind of film it is. In the next scenes we identify with the different characters in the film. ... After this we get to meet the main characters of the film Neo AKA Thomas anderson and Morpheus. ...

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