THE MATRIX (1999) Movie Poster, Aust Advance 1 Sheet, Keanu Reeves
Size AU One Sheet (27" x 40")
THE MATRIX (1999) Movie Poster, Australian Advance One Sheet, featuring Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Laurence Fishburne and Directed by Lana & Lilly Wachowski, is in Fine Condition. Movie Poster and...
THE MATRIX (1999) Movie Poster, Australian Advance One Sheet, featuring Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Laurence Fishburne and Directed by Lana & Lilly Wachowski, is in Fine Condition.
Movie Poster and Condition
Condition: This Advance Australian One Sheet Movie Poster is in Fine condition, there are 2 small paper losses at the top of the poster due to removal of tape, a small tear around 5mm on the top right hand side, some edgewear on the right hand side and a little edgewear on the left hand top side, there is also general handling wear present, a just a few marks at the back that do not show through. This poster is currently stored rolled and will be carefully packed and shipped in a cylinder. As an Advance One Sheet, this piece is particularly sought after by collectors, especially those drawn to the iconic design work typical of late-90s Australian theatrical posters.
Movie Synopsis
Released in 1999, The Matrix is a groundbreaking science-fiction film that reshaped modern action cinema and introduced audiences to one of the most influential cinematic worlds ever created. Directed by Lana and Lilly Wachowski, the film stars Keanu Reeves as Thomas Anderson, a seemingly ordinary computer programmer who leads a double life as a hacker known as Neo. His world is turned upside down when he encounters Morpheus, played by Laurence Fishburne, and the enigmatic Trinity, portrayed by Carrie-Anne Moss. Together, they reveal that Neo’s everyday reality is in fact a sophisticated simulation known as the Matrix—a digital prison created by intelligent machines to subdue humanity.
The film blends cyberpunk aesthetics with philosophical themes, exploring concepts of identity, fate, and the nature of reality. Its visionary use of bullet time visual effects, choreographed with the help of renowned martial arts talent including Yuen Woo-ping, revolutionised action filmmaking. The narrative follows Neo’s journey from uncertainty to awakening, as he emerges as “The One,” a figure prophesied to liberate humankind. The Wachowskis’ blend of Japanese anime influences, Hong Kong fight cinema, and Western philosophical thought created a unique storytelling fusion that continues to shape pop culture and modern sci-fi.
Behind the scenes, the production was filmed primarily in Sydney, Australia, giving the country an enduring connection to the film’s legacy. Many of the sets and architectural backdrops seen throughout the movie, including the iconic rooftop bullet-dodging sequence, were created in Australian locations. The cast underwent months of intense physical training to execute the film’s ambitious action sequences, helping solidify its reputation for authenticity and innovation.
With its combination of philosophical depth, technical innovation, and unforgettable performances, The Matrix (1999) remains one of the most celebrated sci-fi films in history. This Australian Advance One Sheet Movie Poster captures the intrigue and visual identity of the film’s original marketing campaign, making it a standout collectible for fans and poster enthusiasts alike.
To find out more about The Matrix (1999) click here to go to IMDB.com.
Special Notes
Images may have a small 'MPA' digital watermark and this does not appear on the poster. Posters are being held by magnets in the corners to take photographs, so you may see some magnet and shadows from the magnets in these areas. The magnets are not included in the sale of the item.
Postage, Insurance & Your Country Taxes
Postage costs are quoted for this item, include insurance up to AUD$100, but if you reside outside of Australia, the price does not include any import taxes/fees that you may be required to pay when the item reaches your borders. Please check with your local authorities for any additional taxes or fees. If you would like full insurance coverage for your purchase, please message me and I would be happy to quote the additional cost (estimate is AUD$2.50 p/AUD$100 or 2.5% of the item value, up to a maximum item value of AUD$5,000).
FAQ
At Movie Posters Australia, the love and conservation of movie posters comes first, and we like to share this passion. Our commitment to quality means we will provide high quality memorabilia to our customers. Posters are carefully chosen and authenticated to ensure originality and value. We want our customers to trust MPA, so we always try to be as open and transparent as we can, provide detailed condition information and images, to ensure customers are comfortable and confident in their purchase.
While the industry does have a few condition rating standards, there is no movie poster condition rating system that has become the accepted standard world wide. This unfortunately makes condition terms vary from movie poster dealer to movie poster dealer. Terms like Mint, Near Mint, Very Fine, Fine, Very Good, Good, Fair, Poor, seem to be universal to most condition rating standards, but most standards still lack definition about what and how many flaws/defects/damage defines a specific condition level. For more information on how Movie Posters Australia grades the condition of its movie posters, daybills, lobby cards and other ephemera please see out Movie Poster Condition and Grading page.
In the early days of cinema, posters were primarily hand-drawn and printed in various sizes, often tailored to fit the available space in theaters or promotional areas. In the United States, the "One Sheet" size (some times called '1 Sheet' or '1SH' approximately 27" x 41", became the standard during the 1930s. This size was manageable for theater display and suited the needs of a growing film industry.
Different countries developed their own poster sizes and styles, which also changed sometimes over the decades, and were influenced by local preferences and practical considerations, like available paper sheet sizes and how many posters could be printed on one sheet.
In Australia, the most popular size, the Daybill, has evolved over the decades. Australian Daybills sizes in chronological order are:
- Long Daybills (15" x 40"), from 1920's to pre-WW2 or pre-1941, were printed two to a sheet, longer than current Daybill versions. There were size variances in width from 14.5" to 15" and in height from 39.5" to 40".
- War Time Daybill (10" x 30"), during WW2, for a short time to conserve paper during a war time shortage, four Daybills were printed on one sheet. Information from Press Sheets also referred to these War-Time sizes as "New Size Daybills".
- Post-War Daybill (13" x 30"), this 13" x 30" Post-War size carried through until the 1980's, but also varied in size from 13"-14" x 29.75"-30.25".
- Post-80's Daybill (33cm x 66cm, or 13" x 26"), over a few years in the late 80's, the size changed again to a metric 33cm x 66cm, although these have also varied from 32-33cm x 64.5-66cm. New sizes from the late 80's were created, sometimes called a Mini Daybill or Mini Poster, in 9" x 12", 11" x 17" and 13" x 20".
In the UK, the somewhat unique 'Quad' poster, measuring 30" x 40", became popular, offering a larger landscape format that allowed for more elaborate designs.
In Japan, movie poster sizes were smaller, such as the "B2" (20" x 28"), which suited the more compact living environment of larger cities, smaller advertising spaces, and unique aesthetic sensibilities.
The 1970s and 1980s, witnessed the rise of the "six-sheet" (81" x 81") format, reflecting a trend towards larger and more visually impactful advertising.
Overall, the variation in movie poster sizes across different countries and decades highlights the interplay between technological printing advancements, paper resource availability, paper sheet size changes, cultural preferences, and the evolving nature of movie marketing.
At Movie Posters Australia we tag each poster we sell with a 'size' and 'condition' description at the very top of the page for our customers to easily see. There may however be some slight variations to sizes by up one inch due to variations in production and guillotine methods by printers over the decades.