Give sequels a break - this movie was terrific - SPOILER

Rating: Null/10 (24 May 2003)

Simply put, this movie was great. Obviously the special effects surpassed the first and while the charcater development was not as extensive, it was not supposed to be. Neo, Trinity, Morpheus, etc.. are all characters that we know and it is there struggle that compels us in this version not who they are.
There are two things that drive this picture: 1. the information revealed about the creation of the matrix and 2. the evolution of Neo as "The One." Neo's ability to stop the senitels in the real world as his own EMP reveals human nature's ability to evolve. It is as if Darwin's theory of evolution and natural selection come into play. Neo'sability to cross platforms as "the one" into the real world in order to sustain life is the importance of this film and makes me want to see the third installment even more. Great job Wachowski's.