The Bottom Line
I was dazzled by the visual sense of "The Matrix Reloaded" and by its highly stylized action sequences, but I didn't become emotionally involved because the film was more about style than substance.
Pros
- Dazzling visual sense
- Highly stylized action sequences
- Special effects add to cinematic appeal of film
Cons
- Emotionally uninvolving
- Prone to speechifying
- Film more about style than substance
Description
- Two-disc DVD set containing action sci-fi movie "The Matrix Reloaded" (2003)
- Movie is second film in the Matrix trilogy and is not self-contained
- Film stars Keanu Reeves as Neo, Laurence Fishburne as Morpheus, and Carrie-Anne Moss as Trinity
- Movie on first disc, second disc contains a number of bonus materials
Guide Review - "The Matrix Reloaded" DVD Review
I was dazzled by the visual sense of "The Matrix Reloaded" and by its highly stylized action sequences, but in the end I didn't become emotionally involved because the film was more about style than substance. This action sci-fi film is the second in the Matrix trilogy, and Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, and Carrie-Anne Moss are all back from "The Matrix" (1999). In "Reloaded," a Machine Army seeks to destroy Zion, the last human city. But Morpheus (Fishburne) still believes the One will fulfill the Oracle’s Prophecy, ending the war. Neo (Reeves), who is gaining a better command of his powers, is the great hope, but he is beset with doubts. The DVD set has some bonus material, but provides no audio commentary by the Wachowski brothers.
