Yes, it's not as good as the first film. Yes, the Zion scenes go on far too long. Yes, the CGI can be distractingly bad at times.
It's still amazing. The Matrix Reloaded is basically the first film but more - much more - and, well, I think it works. But then again, this film features the infamous and absolutely spectacular Highway Chase, so of course I love it. It's just such an ambitious and entertaining part two with heaps of action and interesting themes. The Architect scene is fantastic - we learn about the nature of the Matrix itself, that this is the Sixth version of the program and we conculde's the films theme of choice. Also the Twins, also the Merovign, also Trinity, also Neo, also Morpheus... well, I suppose I can understand if you dislike this film, but I love it.
But one nitpick nobody seems to mention - after the superb build-up to Agent Smith's return that climaxes in the burly brawl around 45 minutes in, why is we don't see him again until near the climax, where we have a pretty short fight in a corridor and then - he's gone again! Thought I'd point that out, as I forgot he was in the movie by that stage.
Review by ChrisBlockedParent2021-05-03T15:53:19Z
Yes, it's not as good as the first film. Yes, the Zion scenes go on far too long. Yes, the CGI can be distractingly bad at times.
It's still amazing. The Matrix Reloaded is basically the first film but more - much more - and, well, I think it works. But then again, this film features the infamous and absolutely spectacular Highway Chase, so of course I love it. It's just such an ambitious and entertaining part two with heaps of action and interesting themes. The Architect scene is fantastic - we learn about the nature of the Matrix itself, that this is the Sixth version of the program and we conculde's the films theme of choice. Also the Twins, also the Merovign, also Trinity, also Neo, also Morpheus... well, I suppose I can understand if you dislike this film, but I love it.
But one nitpick nobody seems to mention - after the superb build-up to Agent Smith's return that climaxes in the burly brawl around 45 minutes in, why is we don't see him again until near the climax, where we have a pretty short fight in a corridor and then - he's gone again! Thought I'd point that out, as I forgot he was in the movie by that stage.