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Summary: "A plot? We don't need no stinking plot!"
Review: I'm deeply disappointed with this film. The first one was incredible... not simply because it was groundbreaking, but because the acting, the choreography and most certainly the plot. "Reloaded" didn't even have a plot... it was like a giant mess of hypothetical trilogy fillers that were just mashed into a melting pot and put on film for all to enjoy. I, for one... did NOT enjoy it. I've heard several times recently that this film was just a tease for the upcoming conclusion to the trilogy, and that it was nothing in comparison. It's pathetic when they can admit that their movie is nothing in comparison. Why would they even have made it if that were the case? Why not try and make all 3 of them great, rather than just the first and third? Does that make sense to anyone with more than 17 brain cells?Does anyone else think it was annoying how much they used the special camera effects? It seemed that about every 30 seconds there would be a slow-motion 360 degree flip-up-the-backside and around the character shot, and it really pissed me off.
Also, what was with that party at Zion? It looked like that show "Wild On" on E! - basically just a bunch of disease mongering horntoads, and a lot of T&A shots. Granted, the special effects throughout MOST of the movie were astonishing... with the exception of that drawn out clash against Agent Smith's copies [which lasts for what, 15+ minutes?] - when Neo was maneuvering while fighting them, and what he was doing was way too difficult to be done by any non-supernatural human, they had to use an entirely CGI based sequence at some points, and oh my... did it look fake. If you pay close attention to Neo's face, he looks like the cartoon drawings of Inspector Gadget, and even like Claymation if you really focus - it's THAT bad.
The agents in this movie sucked... what happened to the other two that were teamed up with Smith from the first movie? Speaking of Smith, he had horrible dialogue throughout the entire movie. The guy is a great actor, and they made him look bad... really bad. To compensate for the staggering amount of GARBAGE they threw in this movie, the conclusive installment had better be more amazing than the first. It will be extremely difficult to follow up a movie this poorly conceived and complete the trilogy in good standings.
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Summary: Had Enough of all the Whining
Review: Ok, so i've been patiently sitting through these "reviews" of this movie, and I'm seeing a growing trend: a severe misappreciation of this film. people, for crying out loud, it is the MIDDLE movie. therefore, the expectations should be lowered somewhat. Also, I'm sick of people complaning that the "mystery" is gone from the movie. You want mystery, go watch a MYSTERY movie. it seems pointless to come to an action movie and walk away disappointed because the mystery surrounding the first one is gone! ANd of course, there is the infamous ZION scene. OH NO. the screen is showing an event that probably goes on in 100,000 diffeerent locations across the US on any given night. but funny, i don't hear a general outcry to shut those raves down! If people feel like being hypocrites, they should at least be intelligent about it. Lastly, there seems to be a great deal of complaint directed towards Keanu Reeves. Granted, he blows as an actor. But i must say that i didn't really go into Reloaded looking for Oscar performances. I went for the action, and for the numerous, and usually well thought out plot twists. NOT TO SEE AN OSCAR WINNING PERFORMANCE. Oh, and one last little thing that's annoying me. Some of my more intelligent friends claim that the film tries too hard with its philosophy, and fails miserably. More specifically, they refer to it as "lite" philosophy, claiming that the ideas really arent that revolutionary, or even that interesting. I seem to be constantly explaining to them that such a process is necessary to make the philosophy accessable to the general public. But at the bottom of it all, it's an entertaining action movie with excellent special effects. For those to wrapped up in themselve to appreciate, i have only pity.
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Summary: THIS MOVIE BLEW
Review: THIS MOVIE BLEW. I am Severly pissed that I cannot give it MINUS 10 stars.
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Summary: What were you expecting?
Review: There's a slew of people out there that did not like this movie (I am not one of them, however) and I think I've discovered why: if you're looking for another movie just like the first Matrix, you're going to be disappointed. The Matrix was truly a mind-blowing movie in and of itself...the plotline, the effects, the fighting style. At the time, everything about it was different and completely unique. But you have to consider that that movie was the "introduction" to the world of the Matrix. That very small universe was bound to expand, and that is exectly what happens in Reloaded. Remember, it's not called "The Matrix Rehashed." Reloaded may suffer from a bit of a "middle child" syndrome, in that the concept is no longer new, but it provides no resolution at it's end either. We are introduced to so many new charaters and locales, which can be a little disconcerting at first. But let me break some of the more major points down here: Zion: Why do people hate these scenes so much? No doubt many had already formed a picture in their mind of what the city would look like, and it probably just didn't fit in with their image. Ultimately, I think their visit to Zion was necessary though. You need to actually see the people that these characters are fighting to save. On the whole though? The Zion scenes take up so little time in the whole of the movie, who cares really? The fight scenes: The Burly Brawl IS a bit over the top...but that's what it's supposed to be. Admittedly, I was ready for it to be over, but it was still a special effects feat. Everything else is very much in keeping with the first movie. The car chase: Some people thought it dragged on...I thought it was mezmerizing. The effects were truly extraordinary and the concept of why the freeway is so dangerous to our heroes make it all that much more exciting. What's a true action movie without a big car chase? This one puts all others to shame. The big "talk": Ah yes, Neo's infamous conversation with the architect of the Matrix. Is it dry? Like a desert. Is it completely confusing the first time through? Completely. Is the rhetoric a bit puffed-up and imposing? Definitely. Is it helpful to watch the DVD with the subtitles on? Absolutely. I've watched it multiple times and I still feel like I'm missing something. I guess you either get it or you don't. You cannot take a movie like this too seriously. If you do, it suddenly becomes pretentious and annoying. But it IS just a movie, and should be taken as such. Sure, there's some potentially serious philosophical points, namely the power of choice and the power of love. And heck, that makes for some good conversation fodder. But lets get right down to it: this movie is pure eye candy, that happens to have a decent storyline and an attractive, talented cast to boot. As a side note, the second DVD has some worthy extras, especially the documentary about the making of the big car chase, and the MTV Movie Awards snippet is hysterical as well. Bottom line: If you're looking for more of the first movie, you're setting yourself up for disappointment. Viewing for pure entertaiment? Watch on!
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Summary: Rockin'!
Review: Let me just say that this movie works in every way. I'm so tired of people blatently bitching about the overextened action sequences, the poor storyline, and the "lack of mystery of the characters". Lack of mystery of the characters? Isn't that the whole point of a sequal? How can you anticipate a sequal that will not further develop cahracters and explore new and different material. And there seems to be a fair share of mystery in this movie that ends as a cliffhanger.
What many people fail to see is that this is just one part of an entire story, the story being the supposed liberation of the human race. So of course they're going to have to show the city of Zion. Not to waste time, but develop the city of Zion: it's people; it's unity; it's style of living; and perhaps most of all it's peacefulness. I'm quite sure that the dull nature of the scenes of Zion in this movie will be drastically contrasted with the ultra-violent nature that it must undergo in Revolutions.
As for the action sequences...they're amazing. Beautifully choreographed. There is nothing like them. These action sequences show how Neo is, without a question, The One.
And as I recall, one of these reviews sais something about having a lack of enlightenment after watching this film. In what sense of the word? I'm sure you are not looking for some life-altering realism from an action/adventure film. If you want enlightenment then you should should study Dante's Inferno or Eliot's The Wasteland, do not look for enlightenment from an ultra-violent sci-fi flick. Don't get me wrong...this movie is very stylish, very original, and has it's share of Biblical allusions. But this series is, in essence, a shootem-up war saga, and the finest of it's kind I might add. I eagerly anticipate the concluding chapter of this amazing series.
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Summary: GOOD, BUT LET'S HOPE "REVOLUTIONS" IS BETTER
Review: This middle installment of The Matrix trilogy begins about 6 months after the end of The Matrix. Zion, the underground human sanctuary that was only talked about in the 1st film, is featured prominently. Morpheus, Neo and crew have had great success in freeing more and more minds, but the machines are fighting back. They are tunneling down to Zion and will surely obliterate the city if allowed to reach it. New insights into the nature of the Oracle are revealed. She informs Neo that the "key" to the destruction of the machines is within the Matrix. Agent Smith is back in a big way; his apparent destruction at the hands of Neo in the 1st film has somehow freed him from the confines of the rules that govern the system. He is a rogue program, overwriting other programs and making numerous copies of himself. Perhaps he represents an evolution of artificial intelligence no longer content to simply exist. As he confronts Neo, he says that he intends to take from Neo what Neo took from him; "purpose". A search for purpose, for meaning in one's existence is a very human attribute. A host of new characters are introduced. In Zion there are members of the governing counsel and other cyber-warriors, some of whom strongly disagree with Morpheus' single-minded commitment to the prophesy of "The One". Within the Matrix there are new villains and a vital new character called "The Keymaker". The action has been ratcheted up a notch, including an amazing car/motorcycle/tractor-trailer chase sequence. Neo soars like Superman through virtual skies, sometimes at such speed that he literally tears up the landscape in his wake. But this film is less satisfying than the 1st, partly because it's the middle chapter, but also because some of the dialogue is so thick you could cut it with a knife. Morpheus seems pompous and melodramatic here, spewing lines heavy with self-importance. Neo has become so accomplished within the Matrix that he looks almost bored as he takes on all comers, leaving little doubt that he will prevail and thus diminishing suspense. The love-conquers-all theme is revisited as the relationship between Neo and Trinity is developed. But there are interesting revelations about the history of the Matrix; there is an implication that Agent Smith may be able to extend his influence into the real world; and the ending reveals a startling new development in Neo's abilities. If the Wachowski brothers hit a home run with the final chapter, then the shortcomings of this film will be forgotten.
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Summary: Great Movie...Again!
Review: This movie is the bomb! This movie had great action scenes against the agents. The only bad thing was all the talking. I really liked the twist in the end. I would definitly recomened this movie to anyone.
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Summary: And the adventure continues....
Review: I was thrilled with this second movie. The intrigue of the first movie is still there, with the addition of Neo's new found powers. They also expanded Morpheus role in the world of Zion. The new characters in this film were a small thrill. The twins, hmmmm, will they return? The architect, how many times have we done this now? It even touches on the love between Neo and Trinity this time. With a pretty hot love scene. Yep, it did it for me.... Can't wait for REVOLUTIONS
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Summary: Back to Comics
Review: The first Matrix film did something wonderful. It raised itself above the Comic genre, to create something new. Unfortunately, I have the feeling that the directors fired all their guns at once. There is nothing new in Matrix Reloaded. And what is worse, it falls back to the level of a filmed comic. The dialogue is lousy. The acting is mediocre. The fight scenes are repetitive. And as for all those QUESTIONS!!!!
There's nothing wrong with philosophy in films. The first Matrix incorporated it beautifully. But whereas in that film they SHOWED us, in Matrix Reloaded, they just TELL US ... and tell us ... and tell us. And yet, when it finally comes down to it, whenever there is a pertinent question, nobody knows the answer!! This film was a major anti-climax. Obviously, the "real" world of Zion is also part of the matrix - a matrix within a matrix within a matrix ...
Ultimately, I can see the whole trilogy ending with Neo waking up in the shower. Hey guys, it was all a dream ... Or was it ?????
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Summary: this is the most thrilling movie I have seen since Star Wars
Review: the Matrix Reloaded is more than 2 howers of trick photography and live action! The story it's self is not as strong as Matrix 1, but all the action makes up for that. The ending is kind of a puzzle, I hope it is explained better in the next movie.
One of my favorite events in the movie takes place on a crowded Sanfrancisco freeway when Trinity, amd Morphius are trying to rescue The Keymaker and escape agents. You have agents jumping from car to car, Trinity hijacks a motorcycle from a movimg 18 weeler and pilots it through the crowded fast moving trafic!
Morphius fights an agent ontop of a moving 18 weeler!
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