Could be better

Rating: 6/10 (15 May 2003)

Caught the preview last night in Ontario. Watching this sequel reminds me of my feelings after "Empire Strikes Back" in "Star Wars" trilogy: I had mixed feelings about it.
The sequel has most of the elements of the original. There is even a traitor again. But the story line is dragged much longer and more convoluted in order to carry on with the original plots. The 3 minutes dance and sex scene could be cut out completely. Some scenes also don't match up. In the original Matrix, the crew had to survive on plain soup and yet in Reloaded, everyone enjoyed the a party and a feast.
On the up side, the action scenes are superior. Reeves is much more fluid and natural in the new movie. However, the Superman stunts are absolutely uncalled for. Why bother to walk, run or even take the car then?
Perhaps I am just not one of those guys who like the "To be continued" ending.
Overall 6/10