It seemed to be missing something

Rating: Null/10 (27 May 2003)

I absolutely loved the first matrix movie with its visual effects, action, and its questions about reality. Here I think it focused too much on the action and too much on the real world with little emphasis early on with the matrix. I think this happens because the Wachowskis naturally assume the viewing audience saw the first matrix(a problem with star wars: attack of the clones). While there was plenty of action, scenes like the car chase didn't make me feel on the edge of my seat like when Neo and Smith faced off while Sentinels burrowed into Morpheus's ship(though the ghost twins did show they could be worse than agents). Fights were fun to watch but predictable(Neo will beat up everyone, while his friends will get their asses kicked). With regards to the end, I would have asked more questions about the origin of the matrix since that question could have been answered. I'm not sure why Reloaded felt wooden to me, perhaps because the first one was a genuine piece whereas this film seemed forced. Matrix: Reloaded was filmed just before Revolutions started filming which is a little worrying considering Revolutions could be the same as Reloaded. As with Star Wars, I hope the finale is the best of them all.