17 movies that have become classics over time

Modified Jan 26, 2025 04:03 ET

Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) | Image Source: TriStar Pictures

4) The Matrix (1999)

The Matrix (1999) | Image Source: Warner Bros. Pictures

When The Matrix premiered in 1999, it combined philosophy, action, and visual effects in a much-needed combination for the big screen. Those sequences of "bullet time" became famous for filmmaking. It was up against Star Wars: Episode I—The Phantom Menace, and it slowly picked up steam and garnered over $460 million globally. Today, it is a cultural phenomenon that is referenced in technology, fashion, and popular culture, which shows how forward-thinking it was at the time.