Ultimately Dissapointing, but good fun

Rating: Null/10 (18 September 2003)

Spoiler Alert I wanted to like the sequel to the matrix. The original was incredible. Unfortunately, the sequel fails to meet the originals high standard by quite a way. The dark, atmospheric nature of the original is lost.
Also, at the end of the matrix, we see neo defeat agent smith, heal his own wounds and simultaneously bend the walls of the building he was in, all in the space of a matter of seconds. However, the sequel fails to build on the powers he now possesses, with neo doing nothing more than flying and stopping bullets.
WHERE IS THE REMAKING OF THE MATRIX THAT MORPHEUS PROMISED
The emphasis is on combat, which is unneccessary as neo should be able to defeat any foes with the wave of a hand (NOT THAT I DISLIKE THE COMBAT, THOUGH THAT IS BESIDE THE POINT.) Why is it, in the original agents were feared. Now, it seems every Joe and his wife is fighting an agent.
However, the film ends on a high note, with neo discovering he has power in the "real world", and finishes with neo and the human smith, lying in a coma. Hopefully the conclusion will build on this and give this story the justice it diserves