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Considering the lofty expectations that preceded it, The Matrix Reloaded triumphs where most sequels fail. It would be impossible to match the fresh audacity that made The Matrix a global phenomenon in 1999, but in continuing the exploits of rebellious Neo (Keanu Reeves), Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne), and Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss) as they struggle to save the human sanctuary of Zion from invading machines, the codirecting Wachowski brothers have their priorities well in order. They offer the obligatory bigger and better highlights (including the impressive "Burly Brawl" and freeway chase sequences) while remaining focused on cleverly plotting the middle of a brain-teasing trilogy that ends with The Matrix Revolutions. The metaphysical underpinnings can be dismissed or scrutinized, and choosing the latter course (this is, after all, an epic about choice and free will) leads to astonishing repercussions that made Reloaded an explosive hit with critics and hardcore fans alike. As the centerpiece of a multimedia franchise, this dynamic sequel ends with a cliffhanger that virtually guarantees a mind-blowing conclusion. --Jeff Shannon
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| title: |
The Matrix Reloaded |
| theatricalDate: |
15-05-2003 |
| stars: |
Ray Anthony (III)
Christine Anu
Andy Arness
Alima Ashton-Sheibu
Helmut Bakaitis
Steve Bastoni
Don Battee
Monica Bellucci
Daniel Bernhardt
Valerie Berry
Ian Bliss
Liliana Bogatko
Michael Budd
Stoney Burke
Kelly Butler
Josephine Byrnes
Noris Campos
Collin Chou
Paul Cotter (III)
Marlene Cummins |
| purchase date: |
06-09-2006 |
| publisher: |
Warner Home Video |
| published: |
14-10-2003 |
| price: |
$14.98 |
| net Rating: |
3.5 |
| MPAA Rating: |
R |
| minutes: |
138 |
| number of media: |
2 |
| last lookup time: |
179280864 |
| genre: |
Sci-Fi Action
Action & Adventure
Horror
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
After the Apocalypse
Computer Paranoia
Heroic Missions
Technology Run Amok
Totalitarian States
Futuristic
The Matrix |
| fullTitle: |
The Matrix Reloaded (Widescreen Edition) |
| features: |
Anamorphic
Closed-captioned
Color
Dolby
Dubbed
Subtitled
Widescreen
NTSC
2.35:1 |
| director: |
Andy Wachowski
Larry Wachowski |
| currentValue: |
$1.13 |
| created: |
179280864 |
| country: |
us |
| aspect: |
DVD |
| asin: |
B0000AXE8I
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