The matrix was a movie that did not need sequels

Rating: 1/10 (26 May 2003)

SPOILERS
(not like it really matters, there's not much plot to spoil)

The matrix was one of the most excellent movies ever made. And it ended in a way that left no ends untied. It was a stand-alone movie. But then it made loads of cash, so they decided to make sequels. Oh boy. This reminds me of something- perhaps these new horrible Star Wars movies they're making?
This movie, when compared to the first Matrix, is pretty bad. It sacrifices plot for nonsensical mumbo-jumbo about fate and destiny. Most of the fighting scenes are yawnfests, as Neo, being The One, just deflects everyone else's kung fu/bullets/swords/whatever and beats the crap out of whoever he's fighting. The one where Neo fights the armies of Agent Smiths is incredibly boring. Whenever Neo or a Smith is punched or knocked down they just get back up and start fighting again. It's so stupid and frustrating.
Some of the shots in Zion are kind of cool. But I really doubt that the Zion people would participate in massive orgies set to the tune of stone age drumbeats. I mean, most of these people came from the matrix, therefore they were raised to modern culture. I don't think that freeing them would result in cultural obliteration.
The Matrix Reloaded is just a movie that should not have been made. There is no point to it besides reaping more cash. It gives the impression of a bad TV show or video game. Enough said.