A bridge to be crossed -I liked it.

Rating: 9/10 (19 June 2003)

First of all, let me say that despite what seems to be a popular expectation when viewing this movie,... it isn't just a re-mixing of footage from the first one. If that is what you want to see.... put your DVD on shuffle and watch "The Matrix."
What you will get is a much more cerebral journey into the Matrix. Yes there are some parts that tend to drag a little, but each scene accomplishes something
either integral to this episode or perhaps the next. I enjoyed this movie and will be in line for the last installment. I loved the action. With the exception of gun play, I feel as though the action equal to, but didn't surpass, that from the first installment. The romance is kept subdued, and best of all, the directors threw the characters (who seemingly had things neatly
wrapped up at the end of the first one) for a loop. Again, as the 3rd and last film approaches, we feel like there maybe no hope for mankind.
I agree that this film lacked a few of the things that a lot of people are
complaining about, but expectations aside I think that "Reloaded" will sit nicely between 2 visionary Sci/Fi films... The Matrix, and The Matrix - Reloaded"
Don't miss out on seeing this one on the big screen... with some of the
alternatives this year, this one is worth the admission.