1999’s The Matrixwas a landmark in cinema, establishing an exciting new filmmaking force in The Wachowskis and popularizing a visual style that continues to influence blockbusters to this day. The story of a computer hacker named Thomas Anderson/Neo (Keanu Reeves) being shown that the real world is a simulation captured the imagination of a generation, spawning a slew of spin-offs and, of course, three sequels.