The Matrix Reloaded

The Matrix Reloaded is a 2003 action, science fiction film directed and written by The Wachowskis. It's a sequel to 1999's The Matrix and the second installment in The Matrix film series.

The film premiered on May 7, 2003, in Westwood, Los Angeles, California, and had its worldwide release by Warner Bros. Pictures on May 15, 2003, including a screening out of competition at the 2003 Cannes Film Festival. The Matrix Revolutions, which continues the story, was released six months after Reloaded, in November 2003.

Plot
6 months after the events of The Matrix, Freedom fighters Neo (Keanu Reeves), Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss) and Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne) continue to lead the revolt against the Machine Army, unleashing their arsenal of extraordinary skills and weaponry against the systematic forces of repression and exploitation. In their quest to save the human race from extinction, they gain greater insight into the construct of The Matrix and Neo's pivotal role in the fate of mankind.

Why It Can Retry

 * 1) It's a pretty good follow up to the first film.
 * 2) Great acting, especially for Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, Jada Pinkett Smith, Laurence Fishburne and Lambert Wilson.
 * 3) The story's sequel and concepts were great.
 * 4) The freeway fight scene is VERY fun and it is pretty awesome, especially in the semi-truck between Morpheus and Agent Johnson.
 * 5) Most of the fight scenes are still very neat to watch, especially in the very third act, such as fighting in Keymaster's mansion.
 * 6) The scene where Neo saves Trinity from her death after getting shot by Smith clones was pretty good.
 * 7) The Merovingian is an awesome villain that he trying to keep the Keymaker in his control by getting rid of Neo.
 * 8) The soundtrack is still great just like the first and third film.
 * 9) The film is an effective deconstruction of the first film.
 * 10) Good direction by The Wachowskis.
 * 11) At the end of the credits, it teases the next film which was also released in 2003, the same year as this film.
 * 12) The special effects are still great.
 * 13) Some good quotes:
 * 14) *I killed you, Mr. Anderson, I watched you die; and with a certain satisfaction, I might add. And then something happened. Something that I knew was impossible, but it happened anyway: you destroyed me, Mr. Anderson. Afterward, I knew the rules, I understood what I was supposed to do, but I didn't. I couldn't. I was compelled to stay. Compelled to disobey. And now here I stand because of you, Mr Anderson. Because of you, I'm no longer an agent of this system. Because of you, I'm changed, unplugged, a new man, so to speak, like you, apparently free.
 * 15) *You look surprised to see me again.
 * 16) *All of our lives, we have fought this war. Tonight I believe we can end it. Tonight is not an accident. There are no accidents. We have not come here by chance. I do not believe in chance. When I see three objectives, three captains, three ships. I do not see coincidence, I see providence. I see purpose. I believe it our fate to be here. It is our destiny. I believe this night holds for each and every one of us, the very meaning of our lives.
 * 17) Decent cinematography.

Bad Qualities

 * 1) Although the special effects are great as mentioned above, they still don't age well just like the first film had.
 * 2) Depending on your view, there is little-to-no good CGI, like the scene during the parking fight when Neo was using the pipe to strike the Agent Smith clones.
 * 3) Speaking of that scene, there is a usage of unconventional sound effects such as dominoes toppling over and that of a bowling ball knocking over pins.
 * 4) While the acting is still good, it can be a bit awkward at times.
 * 5) Depending on your view, Agent Smith is quite underused in this movie compared to the first movie, but he does at least have more screen time in this movie than the next movie.
 * 6) Along with the first film, its Latin American Spanish dubbing is disappointing.
 * 7) The film itself can be a bit unworthy at times.
 * 8) The pacing can be a bit slow at times.
 * 9) Trinity's death can be pointless depending on your view.

Critical response
The film was generally well-received from critics, audiences, and fans alike, though not as well-received as the first film. The film currently holds a 73% on Rotten Tomatoes with a "Certified Fresh" rating, just like the first film with a "Certified Fresh" rating, with a weighted average score of 6.81/10. The site's critical consensus states: "Though its heady themes are a departure from its predecessor, The Matrix Reloaded is a worthy sequel packed with popcorn-friendly thrills." Metacritic scores a film a 62/100 based on 40 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".

Box office
Reloaded grossed over $739.4 million worldwide, breaking Terminator 2: Judgment Day's record and becoming the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time until Deadpool surpassed it in 2016.