Not as bad as people are saying.

Rating: 7/10 (28 May 2003)

I don't see why this movie is taking the beating it so unjustly deserves. It's not a bad film by any means, neither is it Lawrence of Arabia, but that shouldn't have been suspected. What especially disturbs me is the comments people make implying that this movie, "doesn't live up to the first film." Maybe I'm alone when I say this but...well, the first movie wasn't that great. Don't get me wrong, it's originality was astounding, but the script, and acting, left a little more than a little to be desired. So for the sequel my expectations were greatly lowered.
Maybe that is why I enjoyed the sequel much more than the original. No, one reason I liked the second movie better (and the most shallow reason) is the noticeably better budget, and therefore better special effects. There was one problem with the pyrotechnics, there was a little too much of them. After about the tenth fight scene you just don't care, but I'm more of a plot person anyway.
Secondly I enjoyed this movie more because the script was SO MUCH BETTER! In the first film half wit one-liners almost ruined any fun to be had, but thankfully, almost all of that has changed, almost.
Finally, some bad news. With the exceptions of Keanu Reeves (Who has gotten better by not acting if you know what I mean) and the Oracle lady, everyone has taken a step backward in portraying their character. Either that, or they were given nothing to play (As in Carrie Ann-Moss's Trinity). But all in all...well, I was not impressed. Sorry to end on a sour note but it had to be said.
8/10