[chris]

I saw 'The Matrix Reloaded' yesterday and thought it was very good but not as good as the original film. It is well worth seeing on the big screen but it is not without its problems.
I think that the main problem that the film has is that is setting up the plot for the third film. After a good opening, it slows right down when the crew reach Zion, the city mentioned in the first film. The plot then gathers momentum and the audience is treated to fights, car chases and dazzling special effects galore. The only trouble is there is so much going on that at times it is difficult to fully comprehend what's going on. This is not necessarily a bad thing; it doesn't just rehash the original film. It just means that you'll have to see it a couple of times to completely appreciate it. Trust me, you'll want to see it again because it is very enjoyable.
Incidentally, stay until the very end of the credits and you will see a brief preview of 'The Matrix Revolutions' which opens in November.