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The Matrix Reloaded

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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.
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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. Go to Full Review
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. Go to Full Review
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. Go to Full Review
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. Go to Full Review
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. Go to Full Review
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. Go to Full Review
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Huntin P @PaxVobiscum80 1 day ago Matrix 2 looks cool, real cool, if a bit too videogamey. The problem is, in order to make it work they have to resurrect the previous movie's villain, and how they explain his reappearance has all the plausibility of, "Somehow Palpatine returned". [sigh] Don't anyone tell me that this was the plan all along. Balderdash! Anyway, Smith makes a comeback, the only character in the original Matrix who had a sense of humour. We also get some hot eurotrash and exciting chase sequences, but a lot of the action looks too CGI-phony. It looks particularly phony when (if) you begin to grasp how much is being plagiarised from 1980s/90s Hong Kong action movies. For instance, Morphius falling onto the roof of the car: Michelle Yeoh did that in a Jackie Chan movie back in the day, and how! Compared to those martial arts capers, this American reproduction looks slow and affected. A lot of style, but nothing like the sense of danger and virtuosity you see in Chan's and Yeoh's vintage best. See more Moody C @MoodyC Sep 22, 2026 It's an exciting action movie but as sci fi, not much to it. Still an entertaining film but just not game changing as some claim. See more diogo13 T @Tua_mera Jul 11, 2026 Este é exatamente como o primeiro, mas pior em todos os sentidos. Mais lutas sem sentido. Mais poderes mágicos inexplicáveis. Mais do mito messiânico. E ainda menos sentido do que nunca. Ele se baseia no primeiro filme e consegue construir uma pilha de merda ainda maior do que o primeiro. See more Mark C @RT46560927 Jul 11, 2026 Keanu Reeves is a national treasure 🪙 See more Brayden G @DeadShotVibe802 Jun 29, 2026 Not as good as the first one but this one is still good See more Matthew B @RT47158276 Jun 29, 2026 Nowhere near a perfect movie, but it does have some incredible highs, both with action and with dialogue. See more Read all reviews
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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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