The Matrix Reloaded

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The Matrix Reloaded

R

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

01/04/2019

2/4

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

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Alexander Walker

London Evening Standard

01/10/2018

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.

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Barbara Ellen

The Times (UK)

01/02/2018

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.

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David Reddish

CBR

05/05/2025

3/4

In a genre dominated by fan service, “requels” (see also, The Force Awakens), and movies devoid of philosophical dilemmas or subtext, The Matrix Reloaded feels like a unicorn. The Wachowskis made it as a personal statement.

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Sean Axmaker

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09/09/2023

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.

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

07/12/2022

2.5/4

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.

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Priya C.

@Sci-FiTrekkie May 22

The Matrix Reloaded is a good film but doesn’t come close to the first film. There’s an interesting story and premise here but too often there’s long drawn out action scenes (hand to hand combat) that made me feel bored watching. It was easy to see how this was choreographed and it felt off somehow. What I did really enjoy though was the world building and how they expanded the ideas the first film touched upon.

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Tyler S

@tylerking24 Mar 24

Did this feel less Matrix-y to anyone else? I mean it was still fine, but it felt nothing like the first one. Plus the characters felt a little less interesting.

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Val T

@valer1e Mar 2

Confused and underwhelmed.

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Christian M

@chriss17eu Jan 6

Repeating the formula doesn’t guarantee the same impact. 'Reloaded' aims to recapture the essence of its groundbreaking predecessor, with a more confident Keanu Reeves and a sharper aesthetic, and strong performances, particularly from Hugo Weaving. Yet the film falters from the start, opening with a provocative, sensory sequence that disrupts the tone and leaves a weak first impression. Its narrative grows ambitious but opaque, revisiting familiar ideas and formulas, creating a denser, harder-to-digest story. Themes like emotions, ego, ideals, and sacrifice are compelling, but execution often lags. Visually, slow motion and CGI feel overused, and action sequences, though precise, can seem artificial, with standout moments like Neo versus the Smiths crowd. Not a failure, but a forced continuation that struggles to match the original’s weight and magic.

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Nicholas t

@nicktalbert2025 Dec 12

the matrix reloaded is not a good movie dont buy this movie ever

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Fetti T

@Fetti918 Nov 25

It may not hold the same timelessness as the first, but it still holds its own appeal, boasting even more action and a deeper dive into the rabbit hole that made the first installment so intoxicating.

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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
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Silver Pictures, Warner Brothers
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)