Eye Candy I like

Rating: 8/10 (15 May 2003)

This movie is great, if only as a movie with which to enjoy the special effects. The effects shots are great, but might leave some viewers disappointed. The effects that were so great in the first movie almost seem over-used in the sequel, and the expectations for something even better might not be met.
For those looking for the deeper philosophical layering of the original, it's there, but it has lost its "wow" factor. The meaning of life is not in this movie, and though some might walk into the theater expecting it to be, it certainly won't be found here.
Personally, I loved the movie. Perhaps because I walked in with a lower expectation than others. I found this to be a "must-watch" movie. The Matrix Reloaded has great action and an interesting plot, but can't deliver on the expectation that this will be the movie to end all movies.