An Artistic Masterpiece

Rating: 8/10 (22 May 2003)

Except for the first 45 minutes, which were like watching paint dry, this film is bloody surreal. I've never seen a film so stylish and sophisticated. Many wont understand the complex nature of the script until they have watched it two, maybe even three times, as i had to. So much information is thrown at you in one go, and so fast that even the most alert viewer will find it hard to comprehend first time round.
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To begin with I was extremely worried the film was gunna prove a dissapointed. Basically all you learn in the first 45 minutes (roughly), of the film is that Neo and the crew (Trinity, Morpheous,etc), have 72 hours before the machines destroy Zion. Apart from that the film appears lost with a pointless order of special effects, virtually no story and long boring scenes which you feel you have already seen. The love scene between Neo and Trinity occurs far too early before weve seen any interaction between the two - it would probably be better if you watched the first Matrix film the night before watching Reloaded.
After the scene between the Oracle and Neo the film really gets going. Special effects are both awesome and relevant to the story which develops into one of the most sophisticated ever. Although some things appear ridiculous (e.g. Neo as Superman!). The film becomes lots of fun with crazy dialogue in some places which just makes you laugh (although at times it seems as though the script writers have been through with a theasaurus just to sound more intelligent - it doesnt work!!)
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The film gets better the nearer to the end you get, and although some earlier twists are relatively predictable the cliffhanger at the end was shocking, suprising and confusing giving you lots to think about before Revolutions comes out in November. This is a massive achievement on the part of the producers which you will want to see time and time again - Simply Awesome!!!
RATING: 8/10