Prior to the huge success of The Matrix, the Wachowski brothers gained writing credits for the film The Assassins, and also for the dark thriller Bound. The latter film, first released in 1996, was not only written by the brothers, but also directed and co-produced by them. As a directorial debut, critics haled the twisted film-noir quality of the movie, and its unflinching depiction of a love story between two women. Though critically enjoyed, Bound was not a huge commercial success.
In 1999, the Wachowski Brothers added their second written, directed and produced movie to their film repertoire with The Matrix. Studios released the film in March, not one of the "blockbuster" months of film releases. Reaction to the movie well exceeded any expectation of Warner Brothers Studios. The film became an instant success, earning a worldwide $460 million US Dollars (USD) and becoming the first DVD release to sell over three million copies in the US. Two sequels, though visually interesting, are often thought inferior to the original, though they both inspired even better box office returns. Common criticism of the sequels suggest that the plotlines became too muddy, too confusing, and that the acting was simply not as good.
In 2006, the release of V for Vendetta reestablished the Wachowski brothers as two of the most interesting writer/director/producers in Hollywood, and 2007 brought the release of The Invasion a reworking of The Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Fans of the brothers' work eagerly looked forward to the 2008 film Speed Racer a reimagination of the early 1960s cartoon. There's little doubt that forthcoming films from the brothers will continue to engage audiences and wow moviegoers with fantastic special effects.
The Wachowski brothers give few interviews and are known for their desire to stay under the "Hollywood" celebrity radar. Persistent rumors suggest that Larry is planning to undergo gender reassignment. Those who work with the brothers, particularly Joel Silver who has co-produced a number of their films, have repeatedly denied this rumor. Silver suggests that as fairly reclusive directors, the brothers' personal lives are a subject of speculation and in the absence of many interviews, unscrupulous writers merely make things up about them.
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