The Matrix - who doesn't love it? It might be fifteen years old but it retains a place in our hearts as one of the finest science fiction action movies of all time - and for good reason. Few - if indeed any - mainstream Hollywood movies have so effectively fused a combination of genre influences with such a carefully realised world and accompanying philosophy. Digging beneath the surface of The Matrix and there is plenty of lore to go around. A huge hit - which seemed to surprise most of those involved, particularly the studio executives at Warner Bros. - it's a film which has collected a dedicated following like few others, triggering both a trend in fashion and an entire generation of fans for whom the movie changed their perception of reality and the world around them. The production of The Matrix was often as grueling as the fight scenes it featured - the Wachowskis at the time were relative unknowns, willing to push the boundaries to make something truly unique. In that they certainly succeeded, and the following 10 facts about the film shed new light on the process that led to one of the most culturally iconic films of all time. Take the red pill if you dare.
