Takes action scenes to a new level!

Rating: 7/10 (15 May 2003)

If I were rating this movie on action alone I would give it a ten out of ten, however, I am going to deduct two stars for gratuitous sex and one star for being just a bit too confusing, resulting in a total rating of seven out of ten.
In my opinion the dance scene in Zion is completely unnecessary. No doubt it justifies an R rating. If I could take that out I would rate it a 9 out of 10.
This is the middle movie in a trilogy and it is designed to be a cliff hanger. It is. I thought that the plot was set up about as well as it could be so that Reloaded could stand on its' own as a story and still be a middle movie. The series of scenes where Morpheus, Neo, and Trinity attempt to rescue the key maker are wonderful and simply amazing. It is quite a challenge these days to actually develop action scenes that have new elements to them. In my opinion Reloaded was able to do so and delivered a ten out of ten for action. The scenes on the highway are an exciting concoction mixed out of the inherent danger of a car chase, evading the agents, and trying to escape from the Twins.
The new characters, such as the Twins, the key maker, and the other programs, were very interesting. As the plot unfolds the writers unwrap information about the Matrix and its inhabitants which add some surprises, similar to the revelations in the first movie.
I would also rate the acting up a notch from the Matrix, especially Carrie-Anne Moss. The supporting cast was very well chosen and did a great job.
Overall, this movie was well worth the wait. Matrix fans will not be disappointed, others can enjoy it just for the action.