The Matrix: Reloaded

Most of what I'm going to say here has probably already been said by at least on critic. But then really it goes without saying; sometimes things just deserve to be said more than once.

Whoa.

I think that line more than any really speaks to the awesomeness that is The Matrix: Reloaded. Why? Because it is that one line that Neo manages to deliver time and time again with emotion. It's sad that a CG rendition of of the actor has a greater capacity to deliver a more emotionally moving action sequence then the actual actor has.

Then there is the ever epic dance/sex scene set to what is an awesome techno track I do say. I personally get more enjoyment out of the quasi sex that is happening on the dance floor then is happening in the bedroom. And trust me when I say it I know how Trinity feels. And believe me, sex that vanilla is not as exciting as the music makes it seem. In fact its a lot more like the ending. Sad and emo like, with the strategically placed foot to cover up the Keanu ass that no one wants to see.

I think the only good thing about the whole bloody thing is Agent Smith, and even that gets over done to the point that it soon becomes painful. It starts off cool enough. "I have something for him, a gift. You see, he set me free..." And what with his ability to copy himself, even into living humans that move beyond the Matrix. (A little unbelievable for me but then who's to say what the mind is truly capable of.) It just becomes ridiculous when they all show up and still can't take down a "mere human." Blarg!

I think that worst thing about the whole bloody thing is the constant references to Jesus and the Bible... I mean at least in the Matrix is was subtle. It was there but only to the trained observer, someone who had actually read the Bible with any amount of retention. But in the Matrix: Reloaded and Revolutions it blatant and practically painful. It's so obvious that even the most devote of non-religious types who know even the most basic information about aforementioned historical/religious references can ascertain what the hell they are getting at. Neo is Jesus. And this is just the Bible story made in a relevant media.

Oh and last but certainly not least are the spectacular awesome sound effects. Who ever was the Foley artist would be better suited to making cartoons! The best example is when Neo is originally fighting off the pack of Smiths they all pile on top of him and he, inevitably manages to throw them all off while hanging on to one. This poor bastard he throws in a pack of waiting Smiths (because they are all idiots) and as they fall over it sounds like bowling pins. I suppose it fits though, considering the shoddy job of CG that that managed to scrape together. At least it looks like a cartoon when there are cartoon sound effects.

But... I am at a loss for words concerning this dribble... and uninspired by Keanu's inability to act. Though I must admit he does a pretty damn good job in Constantine. I like that one. I don't know why.