The critics are wrong....this movie was all it could have been

Rating: 10/10 (15 May 2003)

I saw the Matrix Reloaded at a 10 o'clock showing on Wednesday night, and all I can say is "WHOOOOO." It was by far the best movie that I have seen all year. The movie opens with a dream of Neo, in which it looks like Trinity dies. This is a recurring them throughout the movie, so when the viewer actually sees it unfold later in the movie, they have no idea what to expect. I have read many critics reviews, and most of them complain about the fact that this movie does not have a good plot. Nothing could be further from the truth. It expounds upon the plot from the first movie, adds a whole lot of new elements, and at the end throws a humongous twist in there. The movie centers around Neo. He is trying to find out his purpose in life. He knows that he is The One, but he does not know the path he should follow. The journey that he and his crew take is exhilarating to say the least. I will not delve into it any further b/c I do not wish to ruin the plot for you. The martial arts is probably the main reason people are going to watch the movie, and it does not disappoint. From Neo's first fight with the agents to his last fight with Agent Smith(s), the fights are intense. The "Burly Brawl", where Neo fights 100 Agent Smiths, is one of the best and most humorous fight scenes that I have ever seen. The freeway chase scene sets the new limit, which all car chases must now reach. I normally don't yell during a movie, but there were two moments in there where I felt like a 5 year old again. The movie is definitely worth watching, solely for that sequence. I'm sure most of you have made up your mind already, but you MUST go watch this movie. And whatever you do, DON'T leave until the end credits finish rolling. You'll be in for an excellent surprise.