Totally unnecessary film.

Rating: 1/10 (18 October 2003)

The Matrix Reloaded added nothing to the original movie. I saw it on an IMAX screen, which was overwhelming, but the film was boring. There was no further development of plot, or at least nothing that couldn't have been put in the first ten minutes of the next film. I'm certain that the story could have been told in two installments rather than three. The director just wanted to dazzle us with effects, but we've seen it all before. The freeway chase seen went on far too long. Even with the huge screen and overpowering sound, I nearly fell asleep. It takes more than effects to make a good film. No one would have seen this if it didn't have "Matrix" in the title.
Hopefully, the Matrix Revolutions will be a better film. I feel that I wasted money going to see "Reloaded" on the big screen. Unfortunately, I wanted to see it for myself and not trust the opinions of friends who said that they were totally bored during the film. Unless I hear something great about "Revolutions", I will wait to see it on DVD, if at all.
If you haven't seen this, don't bother. You've seen it all in "The Matrix".