This fanboy's wet dream may not be for everyone, but who cares? It's for me.

Rating: 10/10 (15 May 2003)

The Matrix probably didn't need a sequel, or two of them, for that matter. It might have been best if the Wachowski brothers had chosen to let the original stand and live on in the minds of fans around the world.
There's not a lot in Reloaded in the way of plot -- just two hours of kung fu and car chases and flying and shooting and, oh yeah, did I mention flying? Characters go and do things, not because they think it's best, but because they're told to. When the characters question why, these inquiries are deflected with a wink and a "just do it. You'll see." You get the feeling that this is the message for the movie-goer too: "Shhh. Don't think about it. Look: Trinity is wearing leather pants. And here's some kung fu."
That being said, the Matrix Reloaded is a fantastic piece of special effects and action wizardry. It's beautiful and deadly and so slick it threatens to slide right off the screen. Everyone should see it. It's fun, full stop.