Wish I could've walked out.

Rating: 1/10 (24 August 2003)

I wish that I could have walked out on this film. Unfortunately, as the projectionist, that wasn't an option.
A good science fiction film should stand up to viewing in a non- science fiction setting. Like any other film, the important things are believable and interesting characters in a believable and interesting story.
The science fiction aspect is simply an added layer. It is a setting - that's all. When a film relies on "Special effects" and wouldn't be interesting without them, It's a lousy film.
"Matrix Reloaded", were it not for the endless "Special Effects" fight scenes, would not have any reason to exist. I put Special Effects in quotes, because actually they weren't really special at all.
The first time he froze time in mid-air or stopped bullets with his bare hands, those effects were special. The second time you see them they are a novelty. Each time you see them they are less special. After you've seen someone physically change into Agent Smith a dozen times, there's nothing special about it!
All those things were in the first film, and were indeed special when first seen. In this sequel, the endless fight scenes that featured those "No longer special" effects were simply boring.
If you just want to see a lot of gratuitous computer effects and don't care about characters or story, then by all means rush out and see this film! As for me, I'm just glad I got paid to sit there instead of having to pay! : )