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Summary: Left Something To Be Desired
Review: Honestly, I did not love this movie. I really wanted to, but I didn't. However, I don't think I hated it quite as much as many other reviewers. One thing is for sure though: it certainly didn't live up to my expectations, particularly given how much I enjoyed the first Matrix. The first one somehow managed to combine outstanding special effects with an intelligent and well-plotted storyline. This one seemed to rely too much on special effects and did not do much to drive the story along in my opinion. Granted there were some really exciting scenes, but it wasn't enough to keep me consistently entertained. Unfortunately, it did not leave me eagerly anticipating the conclusion. I am still giving it 3 stars purely for the imagination that went into to whole series, and hopefully the third film will bring a little more storyline along with all the effects.
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Summary: A Great Movie!
Review: Those of you who have lambasted this movie,just chill out. This is a trilogy okay. Think of it as a good book. The Matrix (the great begining), The Matrix Reloaded (the explanatory middle),and what we hope to become, The Matrix Revolutions (the suberb ending).These movies are classic's, because they have done what very few sci-fi movies have done; entertain your mind, not just your eyes. The special effects are fantastic, but the story is what keeps me hooked.If you have ever read the Bible,or have gone to Church,there is even more to pick up on in these movies,especially this one. Depending on how this all ends up, I would not be suprised if they would continue this on the small screen. The stories they could do are endless, but, the effects would suffer because it is television. Watch this movie with a fresh, and even more open mind. Don't expect it to be like the first one because it can't,and it should'nt.It's a enhancement. You really would be mad to wait 3 years just to see the first one again.
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Summary: The Real World, The Matrix story.
Review: As usual most compare this to the first and find some scenes unnecessary, when in fact this show shouldn't be compared to the first for multiple reasons. Starting with the fact that it's a continuation of a story, most of you should know this already realizing that of course certain things won't be as original as the first. Causing this not to be compared to the first, but to advance the first. This time with new moves (i.e.: flying, stopping bullets), all of which were shown or hinted at in the first yet never fully used or sought to be the extreme.
With this series you have to see the overall story. This story is epic, and very creative in a world like nothing we have seen before. With this does come certain scenes that we ourselves can't seem to make sense out of. Sure Zion is supposed to be a high tech underground society. Though I say hi tech, I do not mean the same hi tech we would see it as. This hi-tech, is very lo-tech for this world (the world of The Matrix). So as one said "they couldn't figure out shoes" is just moronic and idiotic. These people live under the ground, near the core causing it to be extremely hot, you try wearing a brand new pair of Nike shoes. The sex scene has been mentioned little to none, but some complaints have come up. One of which is the 'hip factor' as I like to call it. This scene takes place over a dance within Zion. Not to mess with the scene of love, but to show that in a world of pain and suffering like this, there can be love, romance, and fun. The teens shown getting wet and having fun shows what humanity itself can take which truly shows how we as humans can take something as bad as machines taking over the world.
No matter how much of the movie seems out of place, or unlikely the movie still outdoes all others in the SCI/FI genre. With this lots will think things aren't or shouldn't be portrait or even are boring do to this factor of unrealism. What all you movie goers should remember is that in fact you are watching a FICTION movie, as most of you will know this is in fact fake. So no matter how outlandish it may seem, that is it's point to allow you to see a world beyond our own. This is the main point of The Matrix, to give us a new look at life. With this, most people will have to take the Zion scene in strides and the next time pass it up, but remember open the mind up and you will truly be enlighten and realize how great this movie, and it's story really is. You may even be able to finally see why the 'Sex Scene', and 'Zion Scene' are there.
I hope this helps some of you decide, and if it isn't clear I believe this is a MUST BUY. And remember unlike other reviewers here, they aren't telling you the full story, they are in fact grabbing one aspect and not relating it to the rest of the show. These slow parts should make sense if you remember you are in a fictional world, and keep the story at that.
Enjoy the show.
-Dan Riewaldt
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Summary: The Matrix Reloaded
Review: This movie was not as good as the the first movie story wise, infact things moved rather slowly and nothing much has changed as I relised after walking out of the theater for the 3rd time.But, you need to keep in mind this all links up to the final matrix trilogy "The Matrix Revolutions". I think they kept us all entertained with the matrix style action sequences and ofcaurse the Agent Smith that now can make multiple copies of himself and Neo can fly as we saw vaigly in the origional. The Revolutions does live up to the origional action (if not better). The new characters that were introduced are all pretty cool, especially those twins. I think reloaded was a great movie and was necessary to build up to "Revolutions" in which I am greatly looking foward to. I think people were disapointed because they wanted this 2nd trilogy to be better than the origional or live up to it.
But I believe they did what had to be done.
There was nothing wrong with the ending because they made it clear that the series is going to be concluded.
I love Agent Smith and his men as always and he is even cooler in the 2nd trilogy. I am looking foward to the finale between A. Smith and Neo.
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Summary: Tried Something New - and it worked
Review: This film went somewhere new, and took a lot of risks. I for one loved that it made me think. Lots of people loved the original for its action, but that was a small piece of it. I'm glad this sequel focuses on the more intellectual issues.
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Summary: whining critics
Review: Personally the matrix reloaded was one of the best movies I've ever seen. Of the five times I've seen it the fifth was probably my favorite(as this time I saw it in the IMAX theater). Yes it had some downfalls but so what. I wonder if any of the critics even took into consideration that the matrix reloaded was just to tease the real thing is the matrix revolutions. Let's face it the only reason movies are even made is purely for entertainment. If everybody would take critics words and went by their taste in movies there would be no movie industry.
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Summary: Just perfect!
Review: This movie is flawless. It attaches the spectator to the seat with it's mind-blowing scenes and incredible fights. All the caracters are incredibly charismatic. The script is a work of art and the direction is too! The performance of Hugo Weaving as Agent Smith is even better in this movie than in The Matrix. I honestly don't know what else to say, you just watch it and then you'll see. No one who buys this movie will regret it.
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Summary: Matrix Revolutions, don't let me down!
Review: I saw this movie in the theaters, and maybe I was just expecting too much, because it didn't hold a candle to the first Matrix. Granted, it had some excellent fight scenes, but there was so many scenes that were obviously computer animated that it felt like I was watching a video game on a big-screen t.v. The choreography was awesome, but the scenes in between weren't compelling or inspiring or thought-provoking. They seemed like an extended version of what the final movie should have been, with irrelevent extra scenes put it. I loved the first Matrix...who didn't? I really hope the Wachowski brothers don't let me down in November and ruin the final installment of the trilogy....
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Summary: Action packed adventure
Review: The Matrix is back, with a new thriller packed with action and surprise. The Matrix movie has many of the same characters we recognize. The plot is thicker, more intense, and a little more confusing. Acting performances are great, as are the fight scenes and ideas of the directors. Neo now has to face his destiny, and learn more about the matrix then he has ever known. The audience is thrown back into this thriller, wondering what is going to happen next, in awe at the special scenes of the movie, and in awe of the special effects. There were some scenes that were a little too long. A scene where Neo and Trinity prove their love to each other takes too long, and is one you do not want your children to see. The fight scenes were a little drawn out as well. Overall, this was a wonderful sequel to the original Matrix. It leaves you in wonder about the next movie. The Matrix Reloaded portrays what every action movie buff wants to see: a movie loaded with action packed adventure.
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Summary: Sequals should NEVER be made!
Review: This film was OK, but I found myself sitting in the theater wondering when it was going to end. The rave/love scene is disturbing, but not intolerable. Not something I'd expect to see in the Matrix. What bothered me the most about this film was the ending scenes. The creators chose to cut back and forth between several scenes that took place at different times. I found this disorienting and lost what was happening. Then I REALLY wanted it to end so I could go home. It was as if they still had lots to say at the end, but had run out of time to say it in. So they chose to cut in between scenes and just mash it all together right at the end. I truly wished they'd stopped with the original Matrix. It was interesting and somewhat original. It introduced philosophical themes to a society that otherwise might not consider them. Now, it's simply becoming the Star Wars of this generation. Too bad. But I guess that's what separates "movies" from "art". A film that is "art" is a gem all by itself. A "movie" is just a moneymaker.
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