The Matrix Reloaded

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Running head: FINAL FILM CRITIQUE Final Film Critique: The Matrix: Reloaded Monica Jacoby ENG 225 Instructor Matthew Norsworthy January 30, 2011 Final Film Critique: The Matrix: Reloaded Like its predecessor “The Matrix” (1999), “The Matrix: Reloaded” (2003) is an action movie laced with philosophy. This time however, the philosophy is more complex, or at least not as clear. While the first movie blended the two themes together fairly well, the sequel ends up with a kind of all over the place approach. There is a lot of high energy action, and then, “whoa”, we stop while the dialogue talks in riddles for a time about the meaning of existence, free will versus determinism, and other heady stuff. It is sort of like a car moving through heavy traffic, speed up, slow down, and then speed up again. It is an immensely skillful sci-fi adventure, combining the usual elements: heroes and villains, special effects and stunts, chases and explosions, romance and oratory. It develops its world with more detail than the first movie was able to afford, gives us our first glimpse of the underground human city of Zion, burrows closer to the heart of the secret of the Matrix, and promotes its hero, Neo, from confused draftee to a Christ figure in training. This particular sequel ends with a cliffhanger so, to find out what happens, you have to watch the third installment, “The Matrix: Revolutions.” Still, it is worth watching, if nothing else, for the great fight scenes, a great car chase, and great special effects. In "Reloaded" we find that Neo has progressed in his powers. He is now an almost invincible fighter who can control the Matrix to a greater degree (i.e. able to fly through the air like a black leather cloaked superman). We also find out that Agent Smith has not been destroyed and he is able to clone himself at will; now there are
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