The Matrix Reloaded

2003

★★★½

There have only been exactly 100 movies ever made grossing more money than The Matrix Reloaded, but I'm willing to bet very few of them have a weirder first 40 minutes.

A lot of the CGI here has aged poorly, like the quidditch scenes in the first Harry Potter installment, but the fight scenes still slap, especially the chunk in the middle that's just wall to wall brawling and chasing.

Given that not a lot actually happens in this film, it could easily trim 20 minutes off its running time and make for a less cumbersome watch.

Last time I saw this I was a teenager, so I'm proud to say I actually understand the architect scene now.

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