computer Neo sucks

Rating: Null/10 (3 May 2004)

The first Matrix was terrific, but in the sequel they decided to get away from what made the first one work. There are too many computer special effects. The slo-mo effect from the first one was so cool. Here, we get a computer Neo that looks so fake when fighting the many Agent Smiths. It looks like a video game. And most of the fight scenes were boring. We know Neo can beat the agents, plus he can fly, so why would he stick around to fight a hundred of them. I'll give them credit with parts of the car chase scene mainly because the twins were so cool. Also, when Trinity is driving the motorcycle against traffic, that was filmed so it was thrilling.
But, what makes the sequel fail in comparison to the first one is the story. From the start with follow the white rabbit, the first film had me hooked. Reloaded never held my interest, especially the beginning. The whole rave in the cave was so stupid as well as Morpheus speech. And did they need the sterotypical over zealous captain who thinks he's in charge but really doesn't have the answers. And where was all the cool stuff with somebody telling them in the Matrix where to turn and what to expect to avoid danger. And why hire a known name, Jada Pinkett Smith, when her character does nothing.
FINAL VERDICT: Reloaded lost the magic and entertainment the first film had. It's like different people wrote the scripts and with a bigger budget decided computer effects would make a better film, and they were wrong. So, if you are a big fan on the Matrix, you may not want to watch this one because it will ruin all the great things about the first one.