How One Trinity Kick Saved The Matrix A single opening beat almost sank The Matrix: Trinity hangs midair, kicks a cop, and suddenly Warner Bros. handed the Wachowskis $10M to prove the idea. They spent it all on that fight; Carrie-Anne Moss trained six hours a day, did most stunts and hid a sprained ankle (method acting or sheer stubbornness?). The famous bullet-time shot used 120 cameras, no CGI. The studio watched, went quiet, then gave another $60M and the green light — proof that one perfect

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