Matrix + Superman + Lots of State of Art Special Effects = Disappointing Sequel

Rating: 8/10 (20 October 2003)

The underground city of Zion is threatened by 250,000 killing machines. Neo (Keanu Reeves), Morpheus (a fat Laurence Fishburne) and Trinity (Carrie Ann-Moss), together with the operator Link (Harold Perrneau Jr.) get the Nabucodonosor and go to the Matrix, trying to save the last sanctuary of human race. Neo meets the Oracle (Gloria Foster) trying to get information about the matrix and how to save Trinity from her fate exposed in his dream. In the matrix, Neo fight against an upgraded version of Agent Smith (Hugo Weaving) and the Twins and become aware of further details of the matrix. `The Matrix' is a fantastic and stunning movie, where an original plot was supported by great special effects. Perhaps together with `Blade Runner' are the best science fiction movies ever made. Although not being a bad movie, this sequel was a great disappointment for me. The originality of `The Matrix' is gone and it becomes indeed a great action movie, with lots of state of art effects. But the plot is very complicated and has some foolish parts, like, for example, the (long) rave party in Zion while Neo and Trinity make love. Neo flying like Superman looks ridiculous for me. Further, why fight against dozens of Agent Smith, if he could escape flying? The outfit of Neo looks like the clothes of a priest. The story is also very confused and sometimes the viewer needs to re-watch the scene or sequence to get a better comprehension. However, there are lots of action and special effects and entertains. My vote is eight.