A worthy half sequel

Rating: 10/10 (16 May 2003)

This is the first time I've ever posted a comment, and I only have because I felt there was a need to speak what is on my mind.
Having seen the movie, my initial reaction was this was the coolest movie ever! I absolutely loved the first movie, its ideas and effects were mind-blowing. Reloaded was definately all that the first one was but 100 times better! The action has definately improved, as have the effects but that's not what makes a movie.
The story is what makes a movie legendary, and that is why the first movie has built a cult following, cause the story was original, fascinating and well executed. Our life as we knew it wasn't all that it seemed to be, but by the time the first movie ended, their was hope that human life as we know could possible return! Yet, in Reloaded the picture painted has become increasingly dark and gloomy! There's still hope yet its becoming bleaker. To me, this is one reason why people are trashing this movie! This is not a main reason but it does play a part.
Also, some people may not fully understand all the complicated dialogue, therefore nullifying the plot that exists underneath it all! The majority of the plot went over my head on the first viewing but it made more sense the second time! I could understand the plot better by understanding what was being said. I wont go into details to ruin it for anyone, but by understanding the dialogue, you can understand the plot!

Another reason, in my mind, is people are forgetting this is only a middle chapter! But more importantly half a movie! It is only an appetiser for the finale to this amazing saga. How can anyone rate half a movie?! It does not stand alone as a movie and therefore cannot be judged on plot. Reloaded has just given us important details of the truth and history of the Matrix. Neo's discussion with the Architect gave the audience valuable insight into some history while also painting a bleak future for the human race. All this developed the plot from the original and left a hell of a lot of strings untied which undoubtedly will all make entire sense in Revolutions.

I'm sure without a doubt that the whole Matrix Trilogy will go down as one of the coolest and no doubt influential trilogy's of all time. Reloaded just suffers from middle chapter syndrome... a movie with no real beginning and end. Two Towers suffers from the same syndrome, its unescapable. If you take this approach, you will realise what an awesome movie this is. It developed the characters more, introduced some new concepts and characters and had an incredible amount of intense action! The cinematography, choreography and effects were of the highest standard possible. (Sure some of the effects were dicey but overall they were still right up there with the best!)
Give this movie a break and enjoy it for what its worth!! Wait till Revolutions... and you'll see that Reloaded was indeed necessary and a worthy half sequel to the Matrix!!
NO RATING: I can't rate half a movie!!