Awesome, but with some flaws

Rating: 8/10 (19 May 2003)

I don't think that I have ever anticipated a movie more, possibly with the exception of Terminator 2, which definitely did not disappoint. I thought that the Matrix Reloaded was definitely a very entertaining movie that I will undoubtedly purchase and rewatch, possibly even before it leaves the theaters, but it was not as good as I hoped it would be. I have watched the original Matrix at least 5 times and was amazed and impressed, possibly even more each time, until I stated that it is possibly my favorite movie (I have to rewatch Aliens, which is what I have always said was my favorite). The Matrix Reloaded on the other hand, had scenes that I grew tired of watching for the first time. The start was a little slow, unlike the "blow you away and totally suck you in" beginning of the first. I do not think that it has quite the "re-watchability" of the first, although I cannot really say until I do so. Some of the scenes dragged on a little long. Anyway, having said all that, I definitely recommend seeing it if you are a fan, but not if you did not care for the first. This movie has a very intriguing plot, which will (hopefully) thrill those of you who like the storyline and not just all of the action. The action scenes are definitely amazing, but I think that the creators made the usual sequel mistake by trying to outdo the original. The old saying, "less is more" certainly applied at times in this movie. I still highly recommend the movie though!