Slower and Less innovative

Rating: Null/10 (22 May 2003)

The first matrix movie was definitely innovative and original. The concept of special effects and martial arts combined on a philosophical backbone was really unique. Unfortunately, the uniqueness wore off in the sequel.
MINUSES: Without giving much away - I really thought much of the love scenes between Trinity and Neo could have been downplayed. Some occasional scenes of blood and violence that I thought the movie could have done without.
The movie starts out pretty slow and drags - but I think it ends in a positive way (minus the cliffhanger) - but it definitely keeps the audience in anticipation for the next movie.
PLUSES: Definitely innovative and new special effects. The use between the "stop-time" effect and real time was very well synchronized. When you see Neo fighting and then other characters such as Morpheus, you were really able to tell that there is something very special about the character of Neo.
I enjoyed how the storyline made you think about explanations to the events - who is actually good and who is bad - and what exactly is the role of Neo?
Overall a good movie - but more for adults and older teens than the first matrix. I would definitely go see the final matrix as it comes out -

***1/2 (out of four)