May 21, 2003
Hello there good and faithful readers! It's been a while and I hope that life has been as good for you the last couple months as it has been for me. You may feel as though the lack of posts here on my blog is indicative of a general failure as a person on my part, but you're just wrong. Plus, that is a mean thing to think. In fact, you should be ashamed of yourself.
Right, now that you've seen the error of your ways, we can move on to the real topic of today's blog: The Matrix Reloaded.
Last week on opening night, I was one of the many thousands who crammed theaters to see the highly anticipated sequel. I was as excited as anyone to see Neo, Morpheus, and Trinity once again defy the laws of physics and use kung fu to save the human race from those mean ol' machines. Well, maybe not as excited as the fellow in the first row who sat down so quickly that he broke his chair and fell onto the floor...that was neat.
After leaving the theater, these were my reactions, in no particular order:
- Raving Lunatics
My primary complaint about the movie was the 20 minute tribal "rave" scene which was interrupted only for the occasional peak at Neo and Trinity getting better acquainted. This scene was entirely unnecessary and cheapened the movie--100% trash. - Lights, Camera, and above all, ACTION
Never before in my life have I seen action as amazing as in this movie. The fights and stunts and special effects were breathtaking! Quite often I found myself literally on the edge of my seat and all tensed up, completely enthralled by the action. - How Deep is the Rabbit Hole?
Yeah, so the story got a lot more complicated. And the Architect used a lot of big words. Yeah. And the end only leaves more questions. Okay, so I'm a little confused about what the heck is going on in the story, but it's okay because the final installment of the trilogy comes out in only 6 months.
The Matrix Reloaded was awesome! Yeah, I walked out of the theater a little confused, but I loved how messed up it was! (And you're right about the rave scene... sick!)
yes, the rave freak out was a bit much, i agree. the action was incredible! and that rabbit hole is so VERY deep. i may have to watch it again to try to make more sense of it all. something i found with this movie though, was that i didnt particularly care for any of the characters like i did in the first one. is it just me?
Now that I think about it, you're right, kiss. But though the individual human characters lost something, I did find myself really hoping for the good guys to prevail over the machines. That's probably just my human bias, though!
I loved it. it was an awesome movie i thought all around. it took all my concentration at the end but i think i picked up on everything i needed to. Apparently Neo is not only "the one" inside the matrix, but now since he stopped the sentinels, he is also "the one" outside the matrix which is needless to say extremely tight. im pumped for the next one. the matrix definitely has me!
Mrs. Esterhouse, good to hear from you! Your take on the storyline seems like a good one. In fact, you made me wonder...what if the prophecy IS still true and that Neo is "the one" outside the matrix and that is where he must find the "source"? Hmmmm. Thoughts?
Be open to the scene dude; I thought it refreshing to see a 'rave' type seen minus the drugged out losers. I have been to a couple real raves and believe me, would've been much cooler without those under the influence. But coolest scene in the movie, Neo vs. the 50 or so Smith's haha BOOM!
Okay, so I saw the movie a second time and most of my previous comments hold true, but I am even more intrigued by the story and all the many directions it could go from here.
Anxiously awaiting Matrix 3...