Wow, those special effects

Rating: 8/10 (16 May 2003)

A rollercoaster ride from start to finish is probably the best thing to describe 'The Matrix Reloaded'. It is one of those sequels that comes close to the original, not only because it really is almost as good, but because you are overwhelmed by what you see on the screen. 'X2' did a pretty good job earlier this year and another good example is 'Terminator 2: Judgement Day'. Yes, the things you see on the screen...
We left 'The Matrix' with Neo as The One, ready to start the war to free all human slaves. He has learned how to fly, which sounds a little stupid but is brought pretty convincing. He is having dreams about Trinity set in the future, where she is shot. Neo, Morpheus, Trinity and some new crew members arrive in Zion, the last human city. Morpheus has a speech there and after that they party. The party is the first great sequence. Sentinels are digging to Zion so things must be done. Morpheus thinks Neo is the answer but not everyone believes in the prophecy so there is some resistance. Neo has to see the Oracle to know more about what to chose, and there we see the second great sequence, probably the best action sequence I have ever seen. Updates of Agent Smith attack Neo and of course he fights back. I will not reveal more of the story but the last great sequence is a freeway chase, and that is probably the second best action sequence I have ever seen. Between those great sequences we have some scenes with action or romance, and some very funny moments as well. No, you will definitely not be bored once.
If you only want to see sci-fi action 'The Matrix Reloaded' is as good as it gets. Personally I think it looks even better than 'The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers' and we know how that looked. Unfortunately I don't want only sci-fi action. Of course I enjoyed but sometimes the Wachowski Brothers take things a little too far. There is one scene in particular, you will know which one I mean. And although the story is good with a complicated one like this there have to be flaws and there are. It didn't bother much for me, but I can understand if it does for you.
'The Matrix' was new on a lot of levels, unfortunately things can't be new twice. So 'The Matrix Reloaded' just uses the new things and multiply the action by ten, and it works for most part. One last thing. It is always said that the writers meant it to be a trilogy. 'The Matrix' ends and if there is a sequel or not, you can feel satisfied as a watcher because the film has a real ending. To me it seemed a little that it was not sure if those sequels would ever be made. 'The Matrix Reloaded' has sequel written all over it and so it ends without a real ending. Again, it didn't bother me much but those are little things.
'The Matrix Reloaded' as just eye candy and sci-fi adventure is better than the original. As you watch it for the whole movie it comes close but then the original is better. Anyway, if you liked the first you will enjoy this one as well.