Bloated sequel

Rating: 6/10 (2 February 2020)

This is what can go wrong with back to back sequels. The Matrix was one of those criminally underrated films, that broke out on home video. The sequel was only a matter of time, and the hype surrounding the release was feverish. I honestly believe had this not attempted to jam so much into this film, this might've been a longer series. The action scenes and special effects are incredible, but they are too much. The original knew how to separate the storyline and maintain the spectacle. Sadly the not so great reviews stopped this from climbing over the billion mark. Interesting idea's don't always connect, just too many support cast and a weird Agent Smith returning role. This is just another sequel that missed delivering why the fans loved the original.