Disappointing graphics, bad story

Rating: 2/10 (17 June 2003)

As good as the original Matrix was, it was only groundbreaking in a technical sense and the story has been told before in different settings. Matrix I was a sleeper hit and was almost treated to no advertising budget by Warner Bros. but Matrix II was just another forgettable hyped-up, big-opening sequel with no return visit value other than to those obsessed by the films. The storytelling was poor and the "mystery" was badly handled, it does not build as a thriller should and is confusing to an extent that is entirely unnecessary and detracts from the film.