The Matrix Reloaded

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The Matrix Reloaded

R,

2003,

2h 18m,

Sci-Fi/

Action

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73%

237 Reviews

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72%

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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.

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

Jan 4, 2019

2/4

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

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Alexander Walker

London Evening Standard

Jan 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)

Jan 2, 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

May 5, 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

Stream on Demand

Sep 9, 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

Jul 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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Ron S

Apr 18, 2019

My all-time favorite movie franchise.

Hagrid L

Apr 12, 2019

Had its moments... doesn't hold up in 2019

Abraham S

Apr 3, 2019

Il sequel di Matrix riprende la storia e la porta verso una direzione parzialmente sbagliata, focalizzandosi su qualcosa di inconsistente ed emotivamente debole. Se da una parte garantisce un buon intrattenimento visivo grazie ad ottime scene d'azione, con uno stunt work semplicemente incredibile, dall'altro perde totalmente quel messaggio filosofico che aveva reso il film originale leggendario. Lo stile dei due fratelli registi manifesta ancora la sua presenza, ma perde rapidamente il suo fascino senza una narrazione degna degli effetti visivi. Nel complesso un film debole sotto l'aspetto emotivo, con una narrazione aprossimativa e troppo ambiziosa, lievemente insufficiente solamente per le fantastiche sequenze d'azione.

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George S

Mar 19, 2019

Didn't really like this when it first came out since it just doesn't live up to the first movie. It's not nearly as profound and relies heavily on action scenes. That said, after re-watching it and comparing it to other sci-fi rather than its prequel, it is a solid movie. Watch this and Revolutions together since they are really 1 long movie divided up for business reasons. The scenery in this one is excellent.

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Kylo G

Mar 9, 2019

This was not as good as I had hoped. Only slightly better than average because I am invested in the characters.

George R

Mar 9, 2019

One of the worst sequels to blow what could have been a major franchise. Zion orgy? Did we really need that? Also Neo's powers are kinda disappointing. Why couldn't he change or shape the matrix how he saw fit (like the man born inside it). Cool car chase...but CGI throughout the movie was so excessive it makes it very disjointed and hard to re-watch.

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Lana Wachowski

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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)

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