Animatrix, The

An unprecedented fusion of CG-animation and Japanese animé, "The Animatrix" is a collection of nine original short films conceived by The Matrix creators, the Wachowski Brothers. Inspired by the visionary action and innovate storytelling that power the trilogy, this spectacularly visual short film series (which can be viewed individually or sequentially to form a complete movie) delves deeper into the mind-bending world of The Matrix. Created in the animé style pioneered by Japanese artists and helmed by world-renowned animé directors, The Animatrix also features the voices of actors Keanu Reeves (Neo) and Carrie-Anne Moss (Trinity) in two of the shorts. (Suzanne Hodges)