It's been a long time since I watched The Matrix, and that was on DVD. I really enjoyed it, since it was full of twists, kind of like an episode of The Outer Limits, but for some reason I just wasn't enthused enough to make it to the theater for the sequels. I've had Reloaded rented for a long time, but I finally got around to watching it, and it was pretty enjoyable. The action is amazing, of course, although that's all there is - lots and lots of action. The fighting is definitely creative and cool, just like live-action anime, but what's missing is the "big secret". Now that I know what the Matrix is all about (sort of), the mystery is gone. That still leaves a interesting war between the machines and the humans, but it doesn't leave me guessing (although the plot certainly throws a few wrenches into the mix). I thought the music was a fantastic compliment to the action - it really becomes a bizarre techno ballet of violence (but since everything is "simulated" it doesn't bother me). The worst part about this DVD is that I don't have the final movie waiting to watch (it comes out soon)! Of course, I have to see what happens, and I'm sure I'll enjoy the action!
4.01.2004
The Matrix Reloaded : 3 of 5
It's been a long time since I watched The Matrix, and that was on DVD. I really enjoyed it, since it was full of twists, kind of like an episode of The Outer Limits, but for some reason I just wasn't enthused enough to make it to the theater for the sequels. I've had Reloaded rented for a long time, but I finally got around to watching it, and it was pretty enjoyable. The action is amazing, of course, although that's all there is - lots and lots of action. The fighting is definitely creative and cool, just like live-action anime, but what's missing is the "big secret". Now that I know what the Matrix is all about (sort of), the mystery is gone. That still leaves a interesting war between the machines and the humans, but it doesn't leave me guessing (although the plot certainly throws a few wrenches into the mix). I thought the music was a fantastic compliment to the action - it really becomes a bizarre techno ballet of violence (but since everything is "simulated" it doesn't bother me). The worst part about this DVD is that I don't have the final movie waiting to watch (it comes out soon)! Of course, I have to see what happens, and I'm sure I'll enjoy the action!
