Disappointed in sexuality and ending

Rating: 4/10 (20 May 2003)

The Matrix Reloaded succeeded in wowing me with its special effects and fight scenes. But . . . . . . I was extremely disappointed in the orgy and sex scene with Neo and Trinity. Associating supposedly spiritual characters with such a scene is offensive enough, but it was pure sex and had nothing to do with the plot. BTW, sex and love are not synonymous, a concept that was apparently lost on the producer.
The first Matrix movie's appeal to me with its deep undertones and profound plot was not carried over with this sequel. The producer obviously didn't feel the need to dilute the first story line with extraneous sex scenes just to get an "R" rating. And The Matrix was a definite success.

The Matrix Reloaded took a wrong turn when it included the orgy scene. What would have been an excellent movie was ruined with that one scene. I don't need to watch other people have sex, thank you very much. That is not what The Matrix story is all about.
Finally, the ending was abrupt and a disappointment. The atmosphere in the theater at the end was unanimous: we were all let down.
Yes, the special effects are extraordinary, and Neo does show his incredible giftings, but his character takes a wrong turn as do most of the characters in this sequel to a most excellent first movie, The Matrix.
Disappointed in CT