Just because The Matrix and GITS share similar themes regarding consciousness and technology, doesn't invalidate The Matrix and it's originality, even having co

Just because The Matrix and GITS share similar themes regarding consciousness and technology, doesn't invalidate The Matrix and it's originality, even having come out years later. The Matrix deals with a lot more than just those themes, including queer identity and BDSM subcultures. Considering The Matrix was a major Hollywood production, I think it's quite impressive this got a release in 1999.