The Matrix Reloaded

MPAA Rating

Theatrical Release Date

May 14, 2003

Genre(s)

Sci-Fi Action
After the Apocalypse
Computer Paranoia
Heroic Missions
Technology Run Amok
Totalitarian States
Futuristic
The Matrix
Action & Adventure
Horror
Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Rating (Stars)

Description

Considering the lofty expectations that preceded it, The Matrix Reloaded triumphs where most sequels fail. It would be impossible to match the fresh audacity that made The Matrix a global phenomenon in 1999, but in continuing the exploits of rebellious Neo (Keanu Reeves), Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne), and Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss) as they struggle to save the human sanctuary of Zion from invading machines, the codirecting Wachowski brothers have their priorities well in order. They offer the obligatory bigger and better highlights (including the impressive "Burly Brawl" and freeway chase sequences) while remaining focused on cleverly plotting the middle of a brain-teasing trilogy that ends with The Matrix Revolutions. The metaphysical underpinnings can be dismissed or scrutinized, and choosing the latter course (this is, after all, an epic about choice and free will) leads to astonishing repercussions that made Reloaded an explosive hit with critics and hardcore fans alike. As the centerpiece of a multimedia franchise, this dynamic sequel ends with a cliffhanger that virtually guarantees a mind-blowing conclusion. --Jeff Shannon

Director

Andy Wachowski/ Larry Wachowski

Stars

Ray Anthony (III)
Christine Anu
Andy Arness
Alima Ashton-Sheibu
Helmut Bakaitis

Running Time

138 minutes

Original Price

$14.98

Current Value

$0.93

DVD Features

Anamorphic
Closed-captioned
Color
Dolby
Dubbed
DVD-Video
Subtitled
Widescreen
NTSC
2.35:1