The Matrix Reloaded

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The Matrix Reloaded

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Released May 15, 2003

2h 18m

Sci-Fi

Action

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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.

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Critics Consensus

Though its heady themes are a departure from its predecessor, The Matrix Reloaded is a worthy sequel packed with popcorn-friendly thrills.

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Namrata Joshi

Outlook

The sfx bombardment can't hide a lack of sense and substance.

Rated: 2/4

Jan 4, 2019

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Alexander Walker

London Evening Standard

The whole film may be more than a bit suspect cerebrally, with dime-store philosophy, potted mysticism and cut-price otherworldliness, but visually it gives full value as a virtuoso workout for your senses.

Jan 10, 2018

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Barbara Ellen

Times (UK)

Indeed, if you loved the first Matrix and its mix of comic-book angst, martial arts, virtual reality, video-game punch-ups, pop philosophy, biblical subtext, romance, tragedy and pathos, then you won't be disappointed.

Jan 2, 2018

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Sean Axmaker

Stream on Demand

They don't come up with anything new, but it's bigger, louder, and mighty impressive, even if the dialogue sounds more and more like a preprogrammed video game.

Sep 9, 2023

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

The film entertains despite its structural shortcomings, as the Wachowskis have created a cinematic world that’s a pleasure to experience, even though it’s not as satisfying as its predecessor.

Rated: 2.5/4

Jul 12, 2022

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

It’s more of a teenage fantasy than ever before, overflowing with stoic figures in black garb, machine guns, stabbing weapons, car chases, and seductive women, even if it’s difficult to discount the utterly mesmerizing, sustained highway chase sequence.

Rated: 6/10

Jul 11, 2022

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Daniel N

Great fun. Not as good as the original but entertaining and enjoyable.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/13/24

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Bryce D

worlds best movie!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/06/24

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Mario M

Cars go boom ehehehehe

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/24/24

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Daichi K

Highway chase, Neo vs Merovingian scenes are excellent

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/12/24

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Tovarishch C

It's still pretty good and slightly underrated. However there are a few wrong things in the plot and effects here and there. But overall still a blast.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/02/24

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Audience Member

While The Matrix is timeless, its sequel is more of a conventional sci-fi/action movie. The action is great - the staircase-to-highway chase scene is an all-timer. But the sci-fi part jumps the shark, and ends up feeling like a mediocre Start Trek episode.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/31/24

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Synopsis

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.

Director: Lilly Wachowski, Lana Wachowski
Producer: Joel Silver
Screenwriter: Lilly Wachowski, Lana Wachowski
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Warner Brothers, Silver Pictures
Rating: R (Some Sexuality|Sci-Fi Violence)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 15, 2003, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 15, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA): $281.5M
Runtime: 2h 18m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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