Sci-Fi Classic ‘The Matrix’ 20th anniversary screening at the Milton Theatre May 2

Everyone knows how good "The Matrix" is. The plot, the visuals, the mythos, it all adds up to a movie experience that is timeless. Almost 20 years later, it now has a "retro" vibe that makes it more interesting, with late ‘90s cars, rotary phones, Nokia cellphones, and CRT monitors. Relive this sci-fi classic as the Milton Theatre Art House Film Series presents the 20th-anniversary screening of “The Matrix” Thursday, May 2, at 7 p.m.

What if virtual reality wasn't just for fun, but was being used to imprison you? That's the dilemma that faces mild-mannered computer jockey Thomas Anderson (Keanu Reeves) in “The Matrix.” It's the year 1999, and Anderson (hacker alias: Neo) works in a cubicle, manning a computer and doing a little hacking on the side. It's through this latter activity that Thomas makes the acquaintance of Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne), who has some interesting news for Mr. Anderson - none of what's going on around him is real. The year is actually closer to 2199, and it seems Thomas, like most people, is a victim of The Matrix, a massive artificial intelligence system that has tapped into people's minds and created the illusion of a real world, while using their brains and bodies for energy, tossing them away like spent batteries when they're through. Morpheus, however, is convinced Neo is "The One" who can crack open The Matrix and bring his people to both physical and psychological freedom. Thanks to the Wachowskis' imaginative vision, ‘The Matrix’ is a smartly crafted combination of spectacular action and groundbreaking special effects!

Tickets are $8-10. Purchase tickets online at www.MiltonTheatre.com, via phone at 302-684-3038 or at the box office. Guests under 18 require parental supervision.

The Milton Theatre is located in downtown historic Milton on Union Street along the Broadkill River.