The Matrix Reloaded (2003)
78%RT Audience Score: 72%
Awards & Nominations: 8 wins & 34 nominations
Though its heady themes are a departure from its predecessor, The Matrix Reloaded is a worthy sequel packed with popcorn-friendly thrills
The Matrix Reloaded is like a rollercoaster ride that’s thrilling at first, but then you start to feel a little queasy and wonder when it’s going to end. The special effects are impressive, but the story feels like it’s trying too hard to be deep and philosophical. It’s still a fun sci-fi flick with plenty of action, but it’s not quite as mind-blowing as the first one. Plus, if you’re over the age of 14, you might find yourself rolling your eyes at some of the cheesy dialogue. Overall, it’s worth a watch if you’re a fan of the franchise, but don’t expect it to be as groundbreaking as the original.
Production Company(ies)
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Wide)
Filming Location(s)
Nimitz Freeway, Oakland, California, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for sci-fi violence and some sexuality
Year of Release
2003
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:DTS Dolby Digital SDDS Dolby Atmos
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Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:2h 18m
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Language(s):English, French
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): May 15, 2003 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 14, 2003
Genre(s)
Action
Keyword(s)
starring Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, Jada Pinkett Smith, Gloria Foster, Monica Bellucci, directed by Lilly Wachowski, Lana Wachowski, written by Lilly Wachowski, Lana Wachowski, action, sci-fi, R rating, box office gross, $281.5M, Joel Silver produced, reviewed by Namrata Joshi, Alexander Walker, Barbara Ellen, Nell Minow, Jonathan Rosenbaum, Derek Adams, David Hogan, Sean Axmaker, Kevin Carr, Emanuel Levy, Tim Brayton, Peter Canavese, The Matrix Reloaded, The Matrix, sequel, virtual reality, dystopian future, freedom fighters, Machine Army, Neo, Trinity, Morpheus, Agent Smith, Oracle, Niobe, Beowulf, Hellboy, X-Men: The Last Stand, The Matrix Revolutions, The Brothers Grimm
Worldwide gross: $741,847,937
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $1,202,440,361
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 74
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 131,127,629
US/Canada gross: $281,576,461
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $456,399,330
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 85
US/Canada opening weekend: $91,774,413
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $148,754,553
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 40
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $150,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $243,130,762
Production budget ranking: 41
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $130,925,915
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $828,383,684
ROI to date (est.): 221%
ROI ranking: 586
Laurence Fishburne – Morpheus
Carrie-Anne Moss – Trinity
Hugo Weaving – Agent Smith
Jada Pinkett Smith – Niobe
Gloria Foster – Oracle
Director(s)
Lilly Wachowski, Lana Wachowski
Writer(s)
Lilly Wachowski, Lana Wachowski
Producer(s)
Joel Silver
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
8 wins & 34 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (244) | Top Critics (62) | Fresh (179) | Rotten (65)
The sfx bombardment can’t hide a lack of sense and substance.
January 4, 2019 | Rating: 2/4
Namrata Joshi
Outlook
TOP CRITIC
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.
January 10, 2018
Alexander Walker
London Evening Standard
TOP CRITIC
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.
January 2, 2018
Barbara Ellen
Times (UK)
TOP CRITIC
Electrifying but still violent 2nd in trilogy.
December 28, 2010 | Rating: 4/5
Nell Minow
Common Sense Media
TOP CRITIC
If you’re 14 or younger in age or sensibility, you may giggle at some of the bons mots.
June 8, 2007
Jonathan Rosenbaum
Chicago Reader
TOP CRITIC
Worryingly, the longer this movie goes on, the harder it is to care.
February 9, 2006
Derek Adams
Time Out
TOP CRITIC
While not the all-guns-blazing 5-out-of-5 its predecessor was I still find The Matrix Reloaded a fun film, full of a fun sci-fi plot and plenty of crazy action sequences.
December 15, 2021 | Rating: 4/5
David Hogan
hoganreviews.co.uk
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.
August 21, 2016
Sean Axmaker
Seanax.com
Everything I wanted in a Matrix sequel
January 19, 2014 | Rating: 4.5/5
Kevin Carr
7M Pictures
Though introducing some new ideas and characters, Matrix Reloaded is not as exciting as the 1999 original, suffering from problems that often inflict middle chapters of trilogies.
July 1, 2012 | Rating: B
Emanuel Levy
EmanuelLevy.Com
Not one of the worst sequels that has ever been put in movie theaters, and not one of the most disappointing… but, is it ever a grind.
May 31, 2012 | Rating: 4/10
Tim Brayton
Antagony & Ecstasy
The encoded bloom is off the digital rose in The Matrix Reloaded. [Blu-ray]
September 8, 2010 | Rating: 2.5/4
Peter Canavese
Groucho Reviews…
Plot
In this second adventure, Neo and the rebel leaders estimate that they have 72 hours until Zion falls under siege to the Machine Army. Only a matter of hours separates the last human enclave on Earth from 250,000 Sentinels programmed to destroy mankind. But the citizens of Zion, emboldened by Morpheus conviction that the One will fulfill the Oracles Prophecy and end the war with the Machines, rest all manner of hope and expectation on Neo, who finds himself stalled by disturbing visions as he searches for a course of action.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
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