Hate it? Love It? Keep Thinking!

Rating: 7/10 (15 May 2003)

For both those who rave and those who rip Reloaded, I suggest you keep thinking about it.
Most who loved the movie seem to be wowed by it's ground-breaking special effects, incredible action and solid story-telling. Some who hated it, thought it was just an action flick with too much emphasis on special effects.
For both camps, this movie goes much deeper. The true brilliance of The Matrix, which I believe has been surpassed by Reloaded, is found in the ideas behind the story. Layers upon layers of sometimes conflicting philosophy speak to the heart of human nature, our perception of reality and the very meaning of life.
Reloaded suggests that we, that our lives, are about purpose...that choice is a blessing and a curse ... and that hope is our greatest strength and our greatest weakness. But in the end, after digging further down into the rabbit hole, The Matrix: Reloaded demonstrates that it's really all about - faith.
And this is why, after the first weeks of spectacle-seeking fans pass through, audiences will continue to flock to this movie to see it again and again, propelling it to become the most successful R rated movie of all time.
So have a little faith, and keep thinking before you make up your mind about The Matrix: Reloaded. If you do, you may gain a new appreciation for more than just a great film, but also for some very important thoughts.