The cast of the 1999 film The Matrix underwent an intense, multi-month training regimen focused on various kung fu styles and wirework techniques to prepare for their groundbreaking action sequences. This rigorous preparation, documented in various behind-the-scenes footage, was essential for convincingly executing the complex fight choreography envisioned by the directors. Credit: Warner Bros. Entertainment | History In Pictures

CoveredGeekly on Instagram: "😭 The Matrix is known for its intense fight choreography and stylized action, blending martial arts with slow motion visuals and philosophical themes. The training and combat scenes are designed to show dominance, control, and the gap between experience and confidence. The fight between Neo and his mentor inside the Matrix captures that perfectly, especially in edits where Neo gets completely overpowered. It mirrors the way dads take play fighting way too seriously,