Inferior to the first in some ways, but still a great sequel

Rating: 8/10 (28 February 2004)

The Matrix Reloaded 8/10
***Contains Spoilers***
The long awaited second Matrix isnt as good as the first, but is still quite excellent.
The computer generated effects are superb, though over-used in some scenes. A few gripes are that some of the action sequences last much too long, there are slow motion shots but no actual bullet time, and no motion blurring, as the original is known for. The action is great though and almost bizarre in some ways, namely the combat with the Marovingian's goons and the swarm of the Smith virus closing in on Reeves.
Though the action and effects are great, the dialog is a tad weak, worthy here and there but dry in a few places.
So overall it is a fine sequel. Followed by The Matrix Revolutions.