Overkill on effects no SUBSTANCE

Rating: 6/10 (16 May 2003)

I went into this film with low expectations and still managed to be thoroughly disappointed. I should have known better then to expect Keanu Reeves to have another good film. It seemed to me that the movie was out to prove that it's fight scenes would bigger and better than first Matrix. But in doing so the filmmakers gave no consideration to the substance of storyline. For those of you fortunate souls who have yet see Matrix Reloaded, count your blessings and move on.
If you don't believe me I'll give you an example of the ridiculous storyline. Apparently there are VAMPIRES and WEREWOLFS in the Matrix. OH YES I forgot to mention GHOSTS. Here are some other major flaws with the film:
1. At the end of the first film Neo was invincible, now he is back fighting when doesn't even really need to fight? (According to Morpheus in the first film) The Guy can stop bullets and fly but he still needs to trade punches.
2. Apparently everyone in Zion took a course in Agent fighting 101 from Neo, because they all go toe to toe with agents. In one scene Morpheus is helping Neo take on like twenty Agent Smiths. If my memory serves me correctly Morpheus couldn't take care of one in the first Matrix.

Things that could have save this Film
1. Limit Keanu Reeves's dialogue to sentences like "I Know Kung-Fu"
2. Kill the Malcolm X speech by Morpheus.
3. Limit the Number of exploding cars that tumble down the highway to less than 10 in one action scene.
Recommendation: I say 6 pack of beer about an hour before Showtime along with a couple of hits off the peace pipe should ease the pain of this film.