It was OK

Rating: 6/10 (15 July 2003)

I think one of the problems with the Matrix Reloaded is the Matrix. Let me explain. When we all first saw the Matrix most of us were BLOWN AWAY. It was awesome! The special effects and action scenes were something that just wasn't seen in movies. This raised the bar and subsequently was copied by other movies and even music videos to follow.
Now in 2003 we have the Matrix Reloaded, one of the most anticipated sequels in movie history. We all have such high expectations that we ourselves have made it hard for the sequel to live up to the first. We were expecting something new, but we got the same thing as the first, we were expecting a lot of action, but Reloaded was more story based.
Ultimately the Matrix Reloaded serves but one purpose to further the story started by the first one that will lead up to the conclusion in Revolutions. Thats it. And because of that it was a let down. It was too long, too over-hyped, too much video-game like special effects and too much of an attempt to make every scene super cool.
Hopefully Revolutions will save the series.