Movie Review # 473: The Matrix Reloaded (2003)

Alright, so now, we dive into the second installment of The Matrix trilogy, soon to be four films come December. Interesting that the third part would come out five to six months after this second film, eh? Well, let’s go back to The Matrix again, shall we?

Plot: As Neo (Keanu Reeves), Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss), Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne), and the rest if the crew get closer to likely fulfilling the prophecy told by the Oracle (Gloria Foster) of defeating the villainous machines, will the crew be able to get even one step closer to conquering the evil within their world? Along the way, can people like Neo learn to overcome some fears that he has now had to deal with in his life?

First off, one of the things that The Matrix Reloaded does well with is expanding upon the world of The Matrix. You know like a good sequel is supposed to do. Not only that, but the movie improves on the good things from the first film like with being more thought-provoking at times, having interesting messages, improving on the characters of the first film, as well as the new ones, and making some really interesting action scenes. Also, I’m not sure what kind of technology that they used to make some of the characters computer generated at times. However, whatever it was, the filmmakers did a great job of using that technology to the best of their advantage, particularly when it comes to a couple characters called the Twins. Next, there are some really interesting plot twists in this film. It’s even surprising how some of those twists are handled. Additionally, as mentioned before, the movie does give the audience some things to think about, such as whether or not someone believes something to be true, or whether or not one should believe every prophecy that is told by an Oracle, a prophet, or whoever else. I mean seeing as even the Bible has taught in Scripture like in 1 John 4 how one should not believe every spirit, but to test the spirits, that’s definitely something to take to heart after watching by a movie like this one, you know? Oh, and it’s also good that this film touches on subjects like learning to not fear the future of what could happen, or what may be. Seeing as many of us may have fears, such as losing a loved one, a job if we do something wrong, or anything else of that nature, that’s another thing to ponder, wouldn’t you say? And another thing, how could one not like the sound effects, the special effects, or even the slow motion capture that occurs at different points in this film?

The one thing that I will say is a downside in this film is that there is a point in time, when this film seems to drag for around 5-10 minutes. Not only that, but it drags with there being sex scenes that go on a little too long than it should have, the movie showing people dancing in sexual ways longer than the film should, and things like that. I remember looking away from time to time, and wondering if this point in time in the film is going to end anytime soon. Thankfully, it does, but that part should have ended sooner. Oh well! Okay, I understand that adult films even of this caliber seemed interested in inserting their sex scenes, or potential sexual dance scenes, or what have you. Well, on the brighter side, at least this film doesn’t seem to act as pornographic, or potentially pornographic before, or after that specific 5-10 minutes.

And that’s my review for The Matrix Reloaded. Even though there were one, or two points where it drags, The Matrix Reloaded is overall worth seeing. Once again, it is not surprising as to how enjoyable it is. Both the old, and new characters are great, and the film has some very good subjects innit as well. Well, definitely see this film, along with the first, and possibly even third films. Besides that potentially dragging sexual moment that drags at one point around 5-10 minutes, the Matrix Reloaded is definitely worth seeing.

Final Grade: A