` the matrix be an exciting summer blockbuster that be visually fantastic but also curiously think provoking in it ` twilight zone ish manner . the general rule applies here and this sequel doesn not match up to it predecessor . bad than that and it doesn not even compare with it . ` reloaded explodes onto the screen in the most un professional fashion . in the opening few second the first impression be a generally good one a trinity be shoot in a dream . immediately after that and the film nose dive . after a disastrous first 45 minute and it gradually gain momentum when they enter the matrix and the agent smith battle take place . but it lose itself all speed when it reach the 14 minute car chase sequence and get even bad at the big groan worthy twist at the end . bad of all be the overlong ` zion rave scene . not only do it have absolutely nothing to do with the plot and but it also a pathetic excuse for porn and depressive dance music . the bullet time aspect of ` the matrix be a good addition and but in ` reload they overuse to make it seem bore . in the first one there be interest plot turn and but here it be too linear to be remotely interesting . the movie be basically and just a series of stylish diversion that prevent u from realise just how empty it really be . it work on the incorrect principle that big be well . it appear that ` the matrix franchise have quickly descend into the special effect drench misfire that other franchise such a the ` star war saga have . the act standard be poor for the most part . the best character of course go to hugo weave ` agent smith the only one to be slightly interesting . keanu reeve be the definitive neo and but in all the special effect and there be little room to make much of an impact . academy award nominee laurence fishburne be reduce to a monotonous mentor with poor dialogue . carrie ann moss part a the action chick could have be do much well by any other actress . a poor and thrown together movie and ` the matrix reload be a disappointment . those who do not like the first one be unlikely to flock to it . this one for die hard fan only . even in the movie own sub genre of special effect bonanza ( minority report and the matrix etc . ) this be still rather poor . my imdb rating represent 4 . 5/10 .