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I, Brian · 2nd November 2003, 09:56 PM

Matrix Reloaded

Finally got to see it last night, after not being able to get a babysitter when it showed at cinema.

Anyway...superb stuff! I thought movies like that were dead! Aside from the great special effects, it actually had a plot – and, even more amazingly, it had a philosophical plot.

Okay, so the whole "free Will versus Determinism" argument has been done countless times before, in various guises – and no doubt Matrix Revolution will continue in classical fashion and make the same conclusions.

But...wow! The effect and atmosphere was great!

Some of the conflict scenes went on a little long for me, but they were always able to be innovative and carry it along.

Great overall, though – really glad I watched it – it's not often I really enjoy a film, but this was one that I really did. Best sci-fi I've watched in a very long time.

Will definitely aim to get a babysitter for when Matrix Revolution comes out.

mac1 · 2nd November 2003, 10:05 PM

I'm glad you liked it. I loved it too. So many people hated it, and I really can't understand why. By the way, the new one's out on Wednesday

I'm quivering already - lol! Alien (director's cut) just came out in the cinema too! yipee! lol!

I, Brian · 2nd November 2003, 10:36 PM

I can't understand why people would hate it either.

Certainly, it can't be to everyone's tastes - but I guess maybe there was too much hype at the time of release?

Personally missed all that - which reminds me - book my mum in to babysit sometime very very soon! I would rpefer to see Matrix Revolution at cinema. I'll go ring now and put the idea forward.

Foxbat · 3rd November 2003, 07:43 AM

Okay. I'm going to be the damp squib here. I liked it but I didn't love it.
The reason? Well, the plot's not exactly original and is a bit hackneyed. Also the demarcation between plot and action was a bit too precise: Here's the action and, now, here's the plot.
I also felt that, during the explanation of the plot, the dialogue forced the film up its own backside.
Nice try. Worth watching. Good fights but, on the whole, nothing special.
I prefer the highly flawed and yet mesmeric Dark City.

atomik · 4th November 2003, 04:29 AM

I liked it, not as much as the original though. One of the things I loved about the 1st one was all the surprises that came at your from nowhere. Reloaded didnt seem to have too many of those.
The highway chase scene was amazing
Cant wait till Wed

I, Brian · 4th November 2003, 06:56 PM

Note to self - Matrix Revolutions - - - plural, Brian!

Got "Grandma" booked in for babysitting on Monday 10th.

X Q mano · 5th November 2003, 01:03 PM

I liked the first one a little better... But the second one wasn't bad either...

I'm going to see Revolutions this sunday!

Incognito · 5th November 2003, 01:42 PM

I've completely forgotten what the first one was like - other than I enjoyed it.

Methinks I'm going to be looking out for the special Edition DVD set for the Trilogy next year ( <- presumes there is gonig to be one.

)

X Q mano · 5th November 2003, 11:33 PM

Of course there's going to be one... Do you think they'd miss a chance to earn a little extra cash?

Incognito · 6th November 2003, 01:39 PM

Well, I'm happy to buy it - most especially if it's a "special edition" set

I can't find the special edition of the first Matrix in any of the shops around here, which is a shame.

Btw - I'm currently sat in the office of a printing firm - and in the room next door, where the printing machines are, is an absolutely huge Matrix poster, showing the 3 main characters - about 5 foot high, I think. I'm staring at it and I really want one.

mac1 · 8th November 2003, 03:22 AM

Saw Revolutions when it came out on Wednesday. What an amazing end to the trilogy. I won't spoil anything plotwise at this early stage (I'm sure there will be plenty of discussion on the philosophy in the film here at a later date), but definately go and see it, it's almost as good as the first one.

2nd November 2003, 09:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
I, Brian Admin and Tea-boy Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: UK: SCOTLAND: Posts: 5,368	Matrix Reloaded Matrix Reloaded Finally got to see it last night, after not being able to get a babysitter when it showed at cinema. Anyway...superb stuff! I thought movies like that were dead! Aside from the great special effects, it actually had a plot – and, even more amazingly, it had a philosophical plot. Okay, so the whole "free Will versus Determinism" argument has been done countless times before, in various guises – and no doubt Matrix Revolution will continue in classical fashion and make the same conclusions. But...wow! The effect and atmosphere was great! Some of the conflict scenes went on a little long for me, but they were always able to be innovative and carry it along. Great overall, though – really glad I watched it – it's not often I really enjoy a film, but this was one that I really did. Best sci-fi I've watched in a very long time. Will definitely aim to get a babysitter for when Matrix Revolution comes out.

2nd November 2003, 10:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
mac1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: UK: ENGLAND: Posts: 567	I'm glad you liked it. I loved it too. So many people hated it, and I really can't understand why. By the way, the new one's out on Wednesday I'm quivering already - lol! Alien (director's cut) just came out in the cinema too! yipee! lol!

2nd November 2003, 10:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
I, Brian Admin and Tea-boy Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: UK: SCOTLAND: Posts: 5,368	I can't understand why people would hate it either. Certainly, it can't be to everyone's tastes - but I guess maybe there was too much hype at the time of release? Personally missed all that - which reminds me - book my mum in to babysit sometime very very soon! I would rpefer to see Matrix Revolution at cinema. I'll go ring now and put the idea forward.

3rd November 2003, 07:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
Foxbat Haggis Connoisseur Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,351	Okay. I'm going to be the damp squib here. I liked it but I didn't love it. The reason? Well, the plot's not exactly original and is a bit hackneyed. Also the demarcation between plot and action was a bit too precise: Here's the action and, now, here's the plot. I also felt that, during the explanation of the plot, the dialogue forced the film up its own backside. Nice try. Worth watching. Good fights but, on the whole, nothing special. I prefer the highly flawed and yet mesmeric Dark City.

4th November 2003, 04:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
atomik Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1	I liked it, not as much as the original though. One of the things I loved about the 1st one was all the surprises that came at your from nowhere. Reloaded didnt seem to have too many of those. The highway chase scene was amazing Cant wait till Wed

4th November 2003, 06:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
I, Brian Admin and Tea-boy Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: UK: SCOTLAND: Posts: 5,368	Note to self - Matrix Revolutions - - - plural, Brian! Got "Grandma" booked in for babysitting on Monday 10th.

5th November 2003, 01:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
X Q mano Poet Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 90	I liked the first one a little better... But the second one wasn't bad either... I'm going to see Revolutions this sunday!

5th November 2003, 01:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
Incognito going spare! Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 163	I've completely forgotten what the first one was like - other than I enjoyed it. Methinks I'm going to be looking out for the special Edition DVD set for the Trilogy next year ( <- presumes there is gonig to be one. )

5th November 2003, 11:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
X Q mano Poet Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 90	Of course there's going to be one... Do you think they'd miss a chance to earn a little extra cash?

6th November 2003, 01:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
Incognito going spare! Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 163	Well, I'm happy to buy it - most especially if it's a "special edition" set I can't find the special edition of the first Matrix in any of the shops around here, which is a shame. Btw - I'm currently sat in the office of a printing firm - and in the room next door, where the printing machines are, is an absolutely huge Matrix poster, showing the 3 main characters - about 5 foot high, I think. I'm staring at it and I really want one.

8th November 2003, 03:22 AM	#11 (permalink)
mac1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: UK: ENGLAND: Posts: 567	Saw Revolutions when it came out on Wednesday. What an amazing end to the trilogy. I won't spoil anything plotwise at this early stage (I'm sure there will be plenty of discussion on the philosophy in the film here at a later date), but definately go and see it, it's almost as good as the first one.