Great sequel for hardcore Matrix fans, but might not for everyone.

Rating: 9/10 (16 May 2003)

* For Matrix hardcore and fans:
Matrix Reloaded IS a great sequel. However, the effects and scenes, while there are significantly new and better tricks and techniques, they're just par or even slightly lower to my expectation compare to the lasting impression from the first Matrix. They are still great though.
The best part is of course still the story, concept, plot, and philosophy. Surprisingly, it exceeds my expectation. The story flows naturally from the prequel while keeping the unpredictable sequences here and there which have been put in the proper places. On the bad side, it's still a little bit confusing, even for hardcore fans. Most people I know are still in 70-80% understanding. Second time watch should be suffice to get the fullest picture (which is a good reason to buy the DVD ;). And also the long and tedious dialogs have proven to be distracting to a lot of people.

* For the rest:
It has long, tedious and uncomprehensible dialogs, but as well as great effects and scenes. If you haven't watched the prequel yet, you'd better do before seeing this one. Otherwise there's no way you'd appreciate this movie.
My rating: 9/10, 1 being taken because unfortunately it's quite heavy (not for everyone) unlike the prequel.