I enjoyed it to the fullest!

Rating: 10/10 (14 July 2003)

Some spoilers!
I've seen the first Matrix film many times and I waited in anticipation for this one. I actually liked it so much that I've been to see it three times at theatres here in Stockholm.
Yes it is different than the first film, yes of course the mystery in it is not the same, but I ask you how could it be as mysterious? That would be really hard, and I think they've pulled it off excellently anyway.
Like in all sequels, you already know a lot about why things happen because you've seen the first one, so naturally (I think so anyway) it is better for this one to be more action-filled and a great build up for the third one. But that doesn't make it a less good film, just different. And the action is necessary to make it stand on its own. Too much like the first one and it wouldn't be a sequel, just a repeat. No one would like that.
*Spoiler* The characters get more space this time, we get to know them better. And introducing the twins, Persephone and the Merovingian and all of the new characters was an excellent idea showing just how cool this made-up world is and who control part of it, and what kind of different rules apply for the beings inhabiting it.
I was really impressed of the CGI-work, the amazing fight scenes and also the costumes and surroundings they've come up with. Imagination like that is truly a gift, and getting it transformed to the screen shows real talent.
I'm waiting in a anticipation for Matrix Revisited. Hopefully Reloaded will be available on DVD soon so I can again be in awe of this superb adventure and see it before Revisited opens. It will fit in perfectly with my sci-fi and action collection!
I give it 9 out of 10!