I hate to say this, but

Rating: 1/10 (4 June 2003)

... this film was boring. One word I never thought I'd say for a Matrix film. Alas, all that was new and good in the first film is recycled here beyond the boundaries of tolerance. I go to the cinema often, love all sorts of films and give everything a chance --- only twice did I want to get up and leave the room: during "What Women Want" and "Matrix: Reloaded". Yes, it's that bad. I agree with the reviewer who wanted to leave halfway into the film not to ruin the memory of the first one. It did get better in the last third, but by the time the Architect delivered his tiresome speech, I simply didn't care anymore. Hopefully Revolutions will save this mess. If not, let's just forget Matrix ever had sequels.