Loved it!

Rating: Null/10 (19 May 2003)

Ok! So Matrix Reloaded is finally out and the general consensus seems to be that as always, it isn't better than its predecessor. While this may be true overall, Reloaded is still a fabulous film in its own right. I was afraid I might not enjoy it, having heard negative reports about it from friends who had rushed to see it but were a tad bit disappointed. Without giving too much away, the Zion gathering scene just left me scratching my head..I mean, it didn't need to be in the movie at all! Other aspects of the movie were awesome. The fight sequences looked a bit animated at times, but did not take away from the sheer breathtaking quality of the sequences. The twins, the Oracle, the Architect and Agent Smith were all minor players, but pretty convincing. I actually liked the fact that rather than being too heavy on the action, Reloaded deals with Neo's attempts to understand his role in the prophecy and his powers. As Agent Smith tells Neo, he's using all the muscles except the one in his head, coz he is yet to understand the full extent of his powers..The scenes with the Architect and the Oracle deal with this as well, and I was slightly taken aback by a certain revealation by the Architect in his talk with Neo..you'll know what I mean when you watch the movie. The ending as everyone will tell you leaves you hanging! Could have been done better but then again, what better way to whet audiences appetites than to leave them wanting more of the Matrix? Overall, I rate Reloaded 8 out of 10 or ***1/2 out of *****