As were expected - a superb one, but the idea degrades...

Rating: 10/10 (8 July 2003)

Well, the film is a one even only because it's The Matrix. The 360 Slow Spinning effects are amazing - that's for sure. The first movie also had effects - for it's time they were more than amazing. But the unique element in it was that the movie was directed to a very wide audience - the 7-year old boys could yell 'Cool!' while other people could think about really serious and existentional... 'stuff' (I use that word, because I don't want to talk about that right now, it's not the point). So, the main idea in Reloaded stays the same. They've tried to improve it, but what came out after that is something... I'd say vague. I also love the effects - even adore them - watch them over and over again, but they're not what makes one movie great - great as 1999's The Matrix. The effects are the assets every modern movie should have. But when a movie starts relying on them, it degrades. The good news is that Reloaded is not one of these movies. The bad news is that it is close. I really hope that Revolutions won't be even closer. 'To be concluded' sounds really spooky :-) I'm really sorry that the greatest movie on this world will have only 3 series. As a conclusion - watch The Matrix Reloaded - you'll love it. Despite being not as great as the first part, it's still one of the greatest movies of all time and offers enough food for thought... It is The Matrix - it is unique, it is worshipful, 'It is inevitable' :-)
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