Fine second chapter to the Matrix series, in some ways better that the first.

Rating: Null/10 (15 January 2004)

'In some ways better than the first.' The problem with 2nd and further installments is the novelty is gone, and 'novelty' counts for a lot in this type of Sci-Fi movie. The original Matrix introduced us to that unique world, the travel between the real world and the matrix, the idea of Neo being a savior of sorts, the inventive photography, like 'bullet time', that has influenced a whole generation of movies and TV commercials. So, in 'The Matrix - Reloaded' we don't have to benefit of discovering all those things, instead we see the deeper development of the story, and a fine story it is.

My only real complaint is that some of the fight scenes went on for too long. While I enjoyed them, after a short time they essentially keep repeating and I wanted for the story to move forward. But that is a relatively minor complaint for what as a whole is a superb movie. However, I rate the first installment above it, for the reasons I state at the beginning of my review. Much as the first 'Back To The Future' and the first 'Indiana Jones' movies were the best of their series.
I own the DVD, and will buy the DVD of the 3rd installment, even though it has received some harsh criticism from some quarters. The Matrix movies have influenced , and will continue to influence, many movies made after them. I would not want to be without the complete set. As we have come to expect, the picture and surround track are first-rate, always a pleasure to watch and listen to.