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SpaceAce · 05-16-2003, 01:34 AM

First of all, this movie was not the total dog I expected it to be. Reloaded is not as good as the first Matrix, but it holds up fine as its own movie. Now, here are some specifics (warning, some extremely tiny spoilers coming up):

Things this movie could have used less of:
1) Less of Neo screwing Trinity. There was just too much face sucking going on in this movie.
2) Less of that stupid dance orgy scene in the caves of Zion.
3) Less abuse of the "bullet time" photography. Practically every time a little action gets cooking, everything is frozen and the camera swings around the scene. This includes overuse of the "frozen in the air" effect.
4) Less of Neo's Superman act.

Things this movie could have used more of:
1) More of the smarmy French guy.
2) More ass-kicking like the courtyard scene (from the commercials, I didn't expect to like this scene but it was actually highly entertaining).
3) More Hugo Weaving. Don't get me wrong, there is <B>a lot</B> of Hugo Weaving in this movie, but you can never have too much because he is awfully amusing.
4) More battle mechs. I cannot stress this enough, I want to see these badass machines get a much bigger part in the next movie.

So, if you liked The Matrix or futuristic action movies in general, I recommend seeing The Matrix: Reloaded. There's a lot of ass-kicking, some great special effects and even a little humor.

All in all, not too bad a way to spend a couple of hours.

SpaceAce

PostWhore · 05-16-2003, 01:35 AM

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Originally posted by SpaceAce
First of all, this movie was not the total dog I expected it to be. Reloaded is not as good as the first Matrix, but it holds up fine as its own movie. Now, here are some specifics (warning, some extremely tiny spoilers coming up):

Things this movie could have used less of:
1) Less of Neo screwing Trinity. There was just too much face sucking going on in this movie.
2) Less of that stupid dance orgy scene in the caves of Zion.
3) Less abuse of the "bullet time" photography. Practically every time a little action gets cooking, everything is frozen and the camera swings around the scene. This includes overuse of the "frozen in the air" effect.
4) Less of Neo's Superman act.
SpaceAce

amen

galleryseek · 05-16-2003, 01:38 AM

wasn't as bad as i expected it to be with the harsch reviews on gfy earlier... i agree with everything u said, except... there was quite enough of fight scenes... this one was a lot more active than the first one.. the fight scenes were more than enough though.

the mech warrior thing looked badass, but yeah it'll probably play a bigger role in the 3rd one.

SpaceAce · 05-16-2003, 01:44 AM

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Originally posted by galleryseek
i agree with everything u said, except... there was quite enough of fight scenes...

I wasn't actually suggesting more fight scenes, just better ones like the one in the courtyard. In fact, I think the fight scene with the Oracle's guard could be completely gotten rid of. It was really out of place, there was no reason for it.

SpaceAce

Ironhorse · 05-16-2003, 01:50 AM

I'm gonna wait until theaters thin out a bit, I've waited 4 years a couple more weeks won't hurt. I'm sure I will love it judging by the first one and the reviews so far..

Ironhorse · 05-16-2003, 02:00 AM

Just watched the first one again about 30th time =) A little dated but still rocks

BigFrog · 05-16-2003, 02:04 AM

yes, im gonna wait a couple of weeks as well, but do want to see it.

SpaceAce · 05-16-2003, 04:23 PM

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Originally posted by BigFrog
yes, im gonna wait a couple of weeks as well, but do want to see it.

It's a decent bit of cinema. Waiting might be a good idea, though, the lines were intense even late night on Thursday.

SpaceAce

domaingirls · 05-16-2003, 04:26 PM

the first one will always be GOD!

05-16-2003, 01:34 AM	#1
SpaceAce Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Magrathea Posts: 6,493	So I just saw The Matrix: Reloaded First of all, this movie was not the total dog I expected it to be. Reloaded is not as good as the first Matrix, but it holds up fine as its own movie. Now, here are some specifics (warning, some extremely tiny spoilers coming up): Things this movie could have used less of: 1) Less of Neo screwing Trinity. There was just too much face sucking going on in this movie. 2) Less of that stupid dance orgy scene in the caves of Zion. 3) Less abuse of the "bullet time" photography. Practically every time a little action gets cooking, everything is frozen and the camera swings around the scene. This includes overuse of the "frozen in the air" effect. 4) Less of Neo's Superman act. Things this movie could have used more of: 1) More of the smarmy French guy. 2) More ass-kicking like the courtyard scene (from the commercials, I didn't expect to like this scene but it was actually highly entertaining). 3) More Hugo Weaving. Don't get me wrong, there is <B>a lot</B> of Hugo Weaving in this movie, but you can never have too much because he is awfully amusing. 4) More battle mechs. I cannot stress this enough, I want to see these badass machines get a much bigger part in the next movie. So, if you liked The Matrix or futuristic action movies in general, I recommend seeing The Matrix: Reloaded. There's a lot of ass-kicking, some great special effects and even a little humor. All in all, not too bad a way to spend a couple of hours. SpaceAce

05-16-2003, 01:50 AM	#5
Ironhorse Pixel Pusher Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 7,093	I'm gonna wait until theaters thin out a bit, I've waited 4 years a couple more weeks won't hurt. I'm sure I will love it judging by the first one and the reviews so far.. __________________ [email protected]

05-16-2003, 02:00 AM	#6
Ironhorse Pixel Pusher Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 7,093	Just watched the first one again about 30th time =) A little dated but still rocks __________________ [email protected]

05-16-2003, 04:26 PM	#9
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05-16-2003, 01:38 AM	#3
galleryseek Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 8,234	wasn't as bad as i expected it to be with the harsch reviews on gfy earlier... i agree with everything u said, except... there was quite enough of fight scenes... this one was a lot more active than the first one.. the fight scenes were more than enough though. the mech warrior thing looked badass, but yeah it'll probably play a bigger role in the 3rd one.

05-16-2003, 02:04 AM	#7
BigFrog Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 2,057	yes, im gonna wait a couple of weeks as well, but do want to see it.