The Matrix Reloaded

05-15-2003, 02:08 PM

Well, it was pretty damn good. I'm not going to spoil anything for you, but I will say a couple of things.

First, the flying wasn't overdone, and it was done well. That was a huge concern of mine, but it was not an issue at all.

A lot of people have complained about the story. Looking at the whole picture (the movie as a part of a trilogy), I think it fits together rather well. It won't make much sense if you haven't seen the first one, but you will probably enjoy the action. If you have seen the first one and can anticipate the third one, then you'll be satisfied with what is basically a bridge from The Matrix to The Matrix Revolutions. However, it is an essential bridge. Enough is covered here that the third installment cannot possibly make much sense without it. If you've seen the first, miss this one and see the third... well, I can't imagine how confused you'll be. Needless to say, the story is fine.

The action is <b>superb</b>.

The movie is extremely well done and very enjoyable. You'll probably like it.

ScottSolomon · 05-16-2003, 04:57 PM

I saw it and was blown away.

My mom saw it and was completely confised by everything. She was confused by the first Matrix, too. Most of my friends could not understand anything the Architect said, but I found that part of the story to be very enlightening and cool.

Sperlock · 05-16-2003, 11:17 PM

I just saw it and enjoyed it, though I thought the after speech Zion scene went longer than necessary.

I have an idea of what is going on, but I'll just have to wait and see. Thankfully I don't have to wait years for the answer.

Oh, and be sure to stay through all the credits.

Torrere · 05-17-2003, 11:56 AM

I wasn't all that impressed with the beginning, and I didn't much like the Zion scene that dragged on and on. However, the movie became progressively cooler as it went on. I was worried that Neo was just too powerful and would spoil too much, so I thought that it was awesome that he was kept out of the huge freeway scene.

Many of the people I knew hated how abrupt they felt the ending was, but I didn't really feel that way, and I actually quite liked how the movie ended (since we know that the next one is on it's way).

Now I worry that they just left too many questions at the end of the movie, that they might have given too much away, and that I will speculate too much.

russotto · 05-19-2003, 02:56 PM

First one was better. This one needed quite a bit of cutting, and that speech at the end needed to be re-written.

wolf · 05-22-2003, 07:58 PM

slang and I went to see it last night (after the Chinese Dinner, so I passed on the customary popcorn).

It was visually amazing! I had a very enjoyable time watching, or should I say, experiencing it.

I think, though, that we may have a new standard for "The Pimpin' Coat." (and pimpin' shades)

I also think I've developed a clue regarding what this is all about, but I don't know if it's from the same direction as Sperlock's. (we may have to have a PM conversation about this to not spoil anyone else's fun)

I did take his recommendation waited out the extremely long (and loud) credits.

I have to see it again, there's a lot of visual richness to it, and with everything that was going on, I'm sure I missed stuff.

Tobiasly · 05-22-2003, 08:05 PM

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Originally posted by Sperlock
Oh, and be sure to stay through all the credits.

Jeez oh pete. It seems like every movie these days has some dorky "Easter egg" if you sit through and watch all the credits.

Sperlock · 05-22-2003, 11:08 PM

Feel free to PM me with your ideas, wolf!

Torrere · 05-22-2003, 11:08 PM

It might be worth it if you can withstand the atrocious music long enough.

KingOfTheWorld · 05-27-2003, 03:40 AM

I thought the plot was a bit of a train-wreck up until the end, where it all came together nicely and the twist at the end with Colonel Sanders (the architect) was very good, if I heard there was a twist I'd expect it to be like, a Matrix in a Matrix. I'm sure it will all come together nicely, the only thing I didn't like was the half an hour zooming in and out and Neo's bare ass. Also, why did the people still have the "Matrix plugs" in them, they removed them off Neo when he was first freed from the Matrix.

Kate in the City · 06-12-2003, 08:44 AM

Matrix' makers blast charge of albino bias

So, let's recap. There's been a kafuffle about the image of Dubya being flashed alongside Hilter in a conversation about evil, the fine art of censorship prevails in Egypt, and now this.

I'm all for free speech, but people... chill'ax.

(PS.. the flying was overkilled. Once, would have been awesome. Three times, was boring. Always leave 'em wanting more.)

Torrere · 06-12-2003, 01:53 PM

lol

05-15-2003, 02:08 PM	#1
dave Guest Posts: n/a	The Matrix Reloaded Well, it was pretty damn good. I'm not going to spoil anything for you, but I will say a couple of things. First, the flying wasn't overdone, and it was done well. That was a huge concern of mine, but it was not an issue at all. A lot of people have complained about the story. Looking at the whole picture (the movie as a part of a trilogy), I think it fits together rather well. It won't make much sense if you haven't seen the first one, but you will probably enjoy the action. If you have seen the first one and can anticipate the third one, then you'll be satisfied with what is basically a bridge from The Matrix to The Matrix Revolutions. However, it is an essential bridge. Enough is covered here that the third installment cannot possibly make much sense without it. If you've seen the first, miss this one and see the third... well, I can't imagine how confused you'll be. Needless to say, the story is fine. The action is <b>superb</b>. The movie is extremely well done and very enjoyable. You'll probably like it.

05-16-2003, 04:57 PM	#2
ScottSolomon Coronation Incarnate Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: On the skin of a tiny planet in an obscure galaxy in a lackluster corner of the universe. Posts: 94	I saw it and was blown away. My mom saw it and was completely confised by everything. She was confused by the first Matrix, too. Most of my friends could not understand anything the Architect said, but I found that part of the story to be very enlightening and cool. __________________ The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt. Bertrand Russell Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past. George Orwell

05-16-2003, 11:17 PM	#3
Sperlock Elite Elitist Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 322	I just saw it and enjoyed it, though I thought the after speech Zion scene went longer than necessary. I have an idea of what is going on, but I'll just have to wait and see. Thankfully I don't have to wait years for the answer. Oh, and be sure to stay through all the credits. __________________ Every oak tree started out as a couple of nuts who stood their ground. - Anonymous http://informationthreshold.blogspot.com, http://spiritualthreshold.blogspot.com

05-22-2003, 07:58 PM	#6
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	slang and I went to see it last night (after the Chinese Dinner, so I passed on the customary popcorn). It was visually amazing! I had a very enjoyable time watching, or should I say, experiencing it. I think, though, that we may have a new standard for "The Pimpin' Coat." (and pimpin' shades) I also think I've developed a clue regarding what this is all about, but I don't know if it's from the same direction as Sperlock's. (we may have to have a PM conversation about this to not spoil anyone else's fun) I did take his recommendation waited out the extremely long (and loud) credits. I have to see it again, there's a lot of visual richness to it, and with everything that was going on, I'm sure I missed stuff. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

05-22-2003, 11:08 PM	#8
Sperlock Elite Elitist Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 322	Feel free to PM me with your ideas, wolf! __________________ Every oak tree started out as a couple of nuts who stood their ground. - Anonymous http://informationthreshold.blogspot.com, http://spiritualthreshold.blogspot.com

05-17-2003, 11:56 AM	#4
Torrere a real smartass Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 1,121	I wasn't all that impressed with the beginning, and I didn't much like the Zion scene that dragged on and on. However, the movie became progressively cooler as it went on. I was worried that Neo was just too powerful and would spoil too much, so I thought that it was awesome that he was kept out of the huge freeway scene. Many of the people I knew hated how abrupt they felt the ending was, but I didn't really feel that way, and I actually quite liked how the movie ended (since we know that the next one is on it's way). Now I worry that they just left too many questions at the end of the movie, that they might have given too much away, and that I will speculate too much.

05-19-2003, 02:56 PM	#5
russotto Professor Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,788	First one was better. This one needed quite a bit of cutting, and that speech at the end needed to be re-written.

05-27-2003, 03:40 AM	#10
KingOfTheWorld Non-Newbie Sort Join Date: May 2003 Location: Down Under! Posts: 6	I thought the plot was a bit of a train-wreck up until the end, where it all came together nicely and the twist at the end with Colonel Sanders (the architect) was very good, if I heard there was a twist I'd expect it to be like, a Matrix in a Matrix. I'm sure it will all come together nicely, the only thing I didn't like was the half an hour zooming in and out and Neo's bare ass. Also, why did the people still have the "Matrix plugs" in them, they removed them off Neo when he was first freed from the Matrix. __________________ I declare myself King Of The World and ruler over everything and everyone in the world!

06-12-2003, 08:44 AM	#11
Kate in the City Fhqwghads Lovechild Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Look up, way up.. Posts: 11	Someone somewhere always has to say something mean. Matrix' makers blast charge of albino bias So, let's recap. There's been a kafuffle about the image of Dubya being flashed alongside Hilter in a conversation about evil, the fine art of censorship prevails in Egypt, and now this. I'm all for free speech, but people... chill'ax. (PS.. the flying was overkilled. Once, would have been awesome. Three times, was boring. Always leave 'em wanting more.) __________________ But then again, that's just my $0.02 ($0.0148 USD).

06-12-2003, 01:53 PM	#12
Torrere a real smartass Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 1,121	lol

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