What a movie!

Rating: 10/10 (18 May 2003)

The Matrix Reloaded is sure to displease many people. Which is a shame, because on its own, Reloaded is a roller coaster ride of a film with spectacular effects, great actions sequences, an intelligent plot, and a twist ending. But when taken as a sequel to the modern masterpiece The Matrix, the movie may seem sub-par. Parts of the film drag and the emotional investment in the characters is not as strong as the first film. The plot will definitely be too intelligent for many people. I don't say this to brag, but it has shown to do so already. I have heard many people complaining cause they just don't understand the plot, Neo's inner struggle, the technical issues, and the battle between control and choice. Reloaded is a masterful film, the Wachowskis own film to end all films so to speak. It is meant to be a somewhat intellectual action oriented sci-fi romantic war film, and it does each thing and still entertains, and I loved it. Some scenes are hit and miss, but the film is a great continuation of the original, and if the third follows the story arc as well as the second, it will be a masterpiece trilogy.