Looooong And Boooooring!

Rating: Null/10 (24 May 2003)

I waited four years to see the sequel to one of my all-time favorite sci-fi movies, only to be let down. "The Matrix Reloaded" turned out to be a major disappointment. It's not like I set my expectations too high, because I did not know what to expect from this Matrix sequel. When I first heard that the sequel was going to be released this year, I thought, how more stunning than the original Matrix movie could the sequel possibly be? Well, the astounding action sequences and the innovative special effects that wowed audiences in "The Matrix" are still there in "The Matrix Reloaded." The special effects and the action sequences in the sequel are truly astonishing. But what happened to the intriguing plot that made "The Matrix" so remarkable? It appears that the Wachowski brothers were more concerned with visually impressing the audience. I guess they forgot that in order to entertain the audience, the movie needs to have fascinating story as well. I struggled to stay awake during most parts of the movie, and I actually felt relieved when the movie ended. The Wachowski brothers had the opportunity to make a sequel that would top "The Matrix," but this movie pales in comparison to the original. I'm convinced of one thing, which is that "The Matrix Reloaded" is not worth all of its hype. The movie was certainly not worth the time and money I spent to watch it. Those are two hours, eighteen minutes, and seven dollars that I will never be able to get back. Based on what I saw in this movie, I will NOT be watching the next Matrix movie.