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DVD The Matrix Reloaded (Widescreen Edition)
Considering the lofty expectations that preceded it, The Matrix Reloaded triumphs where most sequels fail. It would be impossible to match the fresh audacity that made The Matrix a global phenomenon in 1999, but in continuing the exploits of rebellious Neo (Keanu Reeves), Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne), and Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss) as they struggle to save the human sanctuary of Zion from invading machines, the codirecting Wachowski brothers have their priorities well in order. They offer the obligatory bigger and better highlights (including the impressive "Burly Brawl" and freeway chase sequences) while remaining focused on cleverly plotting the middle of a brain-teasing trilogy that ends with The Matrix Revolutions. The metaphysical underpinnings can be dismissed or scrutinized, and choosing the latter course (this is, after all, an epic about choice and free will) leads to astonishing repercussions that made Reloaded an explosive hit with critics and hardcore fans alike. As the centerpiece of a multimedia franchise, this dynamic sequel ends with a cliffhanger that virtually guarantees a mind-blowing conclusion. --Jeff Shannon
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Awesome sequel...
Watched RELOADED again (for the third time) in a 3-day MATRIX-palooza with my 11-year-old son (fast-forwarded thru the kissing scenes). Good sequels are hard to find, and the original MATRIX was so impressively mind-blowing in its originality that I would have been hard-pressed to come up with this story line.
The first time I watched RELOADED, I walked away unimpressed. But watching RELOADED in sequence, it makes much for sense.
A few personal observations...
1. The multi-Smith fight. This fight felt WAAAY over the top. I'm a martial artist, so I know what I'm watching for in a full-speed fight. This fight had so much going on that even I had trouble paying attention by the end of the fight...not sure how non-martial artists watched this.
2. Zion. Apparently there are older people in Zion (on the council, at least), but they don't appear to come to the big party in the temple. Kinda weird, that.
3. Highway chase scene. Okay, that was just nuts. Went on far too long.
4. Evil ghost twins. Started to feel like I was watching STAR WARS I all over again. Build build-up on the evil, Darth-Maul-ish characters ... very little actual screen time. These were fun bad guys in a freaky way ... couldv'e done a lot more with them.
Small criticism for a sequel, really...
Recommended!
Matrix: Removed
Matrix: Reloaded is the sequel to Matrix, and although I don't own Matrix anymore, it had some good parts in it. However, the sequel has nothing.
The point of Matrix, at least to my understanding, was this real VS fake world, being able to go beyond your normal ability, so on and so forth.
The sequel simply fails at any story or plot, only action. And mind you, this isn't the "Star Wars" sort of action that may keep you on the edge of the seat, or at the least, hold up some interest. This action is just basic kung-fu fighting, reloaded, and reloaded again, nothing fancy or unquie.
The freeway action part, nothing special either.
And the story? What story? All I gathered was that they're after some keymaster, possibly to end a war. Okay, a story, sort of.
In the meantime, there is some meeting about or with Zion, then some "party club" sort of envirnment, with music and dancing to match.
Not only that, but Hollywood MUST have Neo and Trinity making out/love, naked, which thankfully anyway, no private areas where shown, except for Neo's rear end.
Why must Hollywood fill us in with this stuff? Simple. People love it. They love that bit of sensuality, and action without the story. Few are paitent in wanting to know more about characters and plots, the actual story that should keep the movie interesting.
I could easily go on and on with why I hate this film. The way these adults act, the language some choose, why the girl wanted Neo to kiss him and Trinity getting mad and making a threat. Some will say, "I'd feel the same." But why a kiss? To get her jealous? BUT WHY? It's abnormal. It doesn't make sense. It's too out of place to really be called abstract.
This movie is flat out horrible. I haven't finished it yet, had to take a break from this. I am literally getting very sleepy from this movie.
I do not recommend this movie. There is nothing creative or interesting about this.
two thumbs down
An unbelievably bad movie. I paid only $2 for a new copy and I felt completely ripped off. I wish I had those minutes of my life back.
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