Pretty damn good for a sequel!

Rating: 9/10 (16 May 2003)

Sequels are never supposed to be as good as the original (ok , maybe terminator II was). But for a sequel this was as good as it gets. One can never hope to create the kind of aura and mystique that the original matrix had. We know that the matrix is a computer program , we know that zion is where humanity lives and we all know that neo is the one. So frankly I was never expecting anything different from the story except that it proceed logically , which it did. Neo , Trinity , morpheus look stunning as usual. The new members of the gang like niobe and link (tank's replacement) play their parts. The special effects are quite stunning to say the least with a 14 minute car chase + bike chase + fight on top of a truck being the centerpiece. The look of zion is exactly as it should be ; dark , depressing and gloomy. The background score does add effect to the fight sequences. All in all , a complete bang for your buck and it will you waiting for the revolution in november!