The Matrix Reloaded was probably, by and far, one of the most anticipated movies of the summer. Unlike the original Matrix, Reloaded was far less plot-driven and relied far more on extensive, somewhat over-the-top, action sequences.
The original crew of Neo (Keanu Reeves), Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss), and Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne) return as they attempt to stop an army of Squiddies from reaching and destroying Zion, a haven for people freed from the matrix.
The bad guys are pretty good, so to speak. Agent Smith (Hugo Weaving) returns, along with several hundred clones, and there are some evil twins to contend with as well. This hardly exhausts the list of antagonists, though.
There were really only two annoying things about The Matrix Reloaded: It was a little weak on plot and character development as well as very obviously made to rely on its sequel to be a complete work. It wasn’t until the end of the film that the plot became the predominant driving force, leaving the audience holding its breath for The Matrix Revolutions—scheduled for release in November 2003.
The movie is definitely worth seeing, if not because it’s part of The Matrix trilogy, then because the fighting sequences really are phenomenal. It’s even worth the $9+ it costs to see in the theaters.
