I was glued to my seat....otherwise I would have left.

Rating: Null/10 (19 May 2003)

I don't like to criticize. I'm not a film maker. I don't understand the complexities of making a full-length feature film, therefore I never felt qualified to pass judgment on those that have.
I do however pay good money to see films, and always enter any film with great enthusiasm and optimism. If a film looks bad (ie: bad cast, bad director, unnecessary sequel, overbearing hype, etc), I vote with my wallet, and simply don't go. Despite all of that, and out of pure curiosity, I went to see the matrix reloaded.
The first matrix was a C grade film. Bad acting, confusing, illogical plot and total lack of atmosphere. It introduced us to repetitive, slow-motion, 360 degree view action sequences and spawned millions of imitations. The matrix reloaded is just that; reloaded. It's just that there's more of it.
It's more of the same. Same bad acting, bad directing, bad script, bad music and more repetitive slow motion than anyone has ever attempted to fill a movie with before.
This is an ugly film.
It looks bad, it makes absolutely no sense, and feels like you're watching someone play a video game. The characters are one-dimensional and totally void of any and all emotion. Every single meaningful piece of dialogue starts with the words "I believe..."
There is absolutely no conflict or suspense in the entire film because any time conflict arises, it's simply dealt with in a straight forward, non-challant manner. If your characters can do anything, then what's the point? Someone dies, so bring them back to life. 500 men attack you, so just beat them all up.
If you like explosions, repetitive, slow motion action sequences, long, rambling techno jargon and zero plot or suspense, then this film is for you! 10 out of 10!
If you like thinking, stay at home. Or get a hobby. Or go get a second job. Write a book. Join the army. Anything that prevents you from wasting two hours of your short and precious life on this TOTAL DUD!

AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!!!
-850 out of 10.