Not as good as the first, but I thought it was fun

Rating: 8/10 (22 August 2011)

Do you hate Matrix Reloaded? If you do, tell me why. Let me guess, it had something to do with too much plot that didn't resolve in a satisfactory way, and the whole movie was just a big action scene. Well hold on. Those isn't a problem with this film, thsose were problem with the third film, The Matrix Revolutions. Interesting how when the film was first released it got pretty good reviews from both critics and audiences, yet after the third film was released, it's called one of the worst sequels of all time. Well I'm sick of it. I'm not saying this movie was as good as the first, not even close. But it certainly a very good sequel, and a damn fun film that doesn't deserve the hate it gets.
Basically I don't hate much in this film, it's biggest problem is that most of the aspects of the film are not as good as the first one. The first film had a very interesting and though provoking story. This movie's story is good, but it can get a bit confusing and boring at times. The acting and new characters are more hit and miss. Some of the CGI hasn't aged well. But as a film itself the worst I can say is that it can be a little boring at times, and some things happen without much of an explanation.
However I will say that if you didn't like the first Matrix because you thought it was boring, I think you may actually like this one. As much as I love the first movie, the pacing was a bit uneven. In this movie, the pacing is perfect, development, action, development, action, etc. I really like the character of Link, this movie has a great sense of humor, without going to over the top. The story is good, not as great as the first movie, but it sets up a plot to be resolved in the next movie. But the best parts are the action scenes. In the first movie I appreciated the story first, then the action. In this one, the action is simply incredible, despite some aged CG, some of it still looks damn amazing. The kung fu fights are well shot, and beautifly choreographed. And the car chase is one of the best I have ever seen. Seriously, anyone who says this film has nothing good in it should be punched, that scene alone deserved it's own mini Oscar or something.
No, this isn't as good as the first movie, but it certainly isn't one of the worst sequels of all time. It set up a good story, and then Revolutions dropped the ball. So I recommend you give it another watch if you haven't watched it since 2003.