Basically good movie but flawed.

Rating: Null/10 (23 May 2003)

After all the hype, The Matrix sequel finally arrives. The original was a breath of fresh air - one which got us all talking. How do we know we're *not* in a Matrix? Thought provoking and refreshingly new, it was a big hit even if it did contain some cliches too. The sequel, Reloaded, therefore has a slight problem beause everything that was fresh before, isn't now. So what did they do to combat this? Everything as before but *bigger*, more polished and just 'more'. Plus there is a massive lean towards action as opposed to plot.
As for opinion, well it's a bit divided. Personally I think they got aspects spot on, but others were just a waste of time. There was an unecessary character, a scene which is frankly filler, overdone CGI which detracts from the realism, cheesy dialogue, confusing dialogue, too many identical fighting scenes, and an unexplained beginning.
But the irony is I enjoyed the movie for its flaws, and recommend it as it *is* so dramatic and polished and exciting.