Here's what ‘The Matrix’ would look like without any special effects

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Here's what ‘The Matrix’ would look like without any special effects
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When The Matrix first came out in 1999, it blew away viewers with its insane special effects, including the groundbreaking use of "bullet time." But what would it look without any special effects at all?

Our CineFix series, Homemade Movies, serves up DIY-style versions of your favorite trailers and movie scenes. All videos are exact shot-for-shot remakes created at home without everyday objects and zero special effects.

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Jonathan Keshishoglou

Jonathan Keshishoglou (he often shortens that last part to just "Kesh") was an editorial intern on the Mashable Watercooler team. Watch him ramble coherently on Twitter: @keshception


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