The Matrix Reloaded (2003)

Neo and the rebel leaders estimate that they have 72 hours until 250,000 probes discover Zion and destroy it and its inhabitants. During this, Neo must decide how he can save Trinity from a dark fate in his dreams.

Directors:

Andy Wachowski, Lana Wachowski

Writers:

Andy Wachowski, Lana Wachowski,

Stars:

Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Keanu Reeves

5 wins & 19 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ray Anthony	...	Power Station Guard
Christine Anu	...	Kali
Andy Arness	...	Police #2
Alima Ashton-Sheibu	...	Link's Niece
Helmut Bakaitis	...	The Architect
Steve Bastoni	...	Soren
Don Battee	...	Vector (as Don Batte)
Monica Bellucci	...	Persephone
Daniel Bernhardt	...	Agent Johnson
Valerie Berry	...	Priestess
Ian Bliss	...	Bane
Liliana Bogatko	...	Old Woman at Zion
Michael Budd	...	Zion Controller
Stoney Burke	...	Bike Carrier Driver
Kelly Butler	...	Ice

Storyline

6 months after the events depicted in The Matrix, Neo has proved to be a good omen for the free humans, as more and more humans are being freed from the matrix and brought to Zion, the one and only stronghold of the Resistance. Neo himself has discovered his superpowers including super speed, ability to see the codes of the things inside the matrix and a certain degree of pre-cognition. But a nasty piece of news hits the human resistance: 250,000 machine sentinels are digging to Zion and would reach them in 72 hours. As Zion prepares for the ultimate war, Neo, Morpheus and Trinity are advised by the Oracle to find the Keymaker who would help them reach the Source. Meanwhile Neo's recurrent dreams depicting Trinity's death have got him worried and as if it was not enough, Agent Smith has somehow escaped deletion, has become more powerful than before and has fixed Neo as his next target.

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Plot Keywords:

oracle | agent | rebel | sentinel | death | 

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Taglines:

Free your mind.

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Genres:

Action | Sci-Fi

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for sci-fi violence and some sexuality

Details

Official Sites:

Warner Bros.

Country:

USA Australia

Language:

English French

Release Date:

15 May 2003 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Matrix 2

Filming Locations:

16th Street, Oakland, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$150,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$5,405,747 (Japan) (6 June 2003)

Gross:

$281,492,479 (USA) (24 October 2003)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros, Village Roadshow Pictures, Silver Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

138 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital SDDS Sonics-DDP (IMAX version)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Despite the fact that this was filmed in Super 35, "Filmed in Panavision" is listed in the end credits.

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Goofs

During Morpheus' "very meaning of our lives" speech, the boom operator and boom mic are visible, reflected in his sunglasses (particularly noticeable in Imax format).

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Quotes

[first lines]
Power Station Guard: See you tomorrow.

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Crazy Credits

The WB shield/logo is hidden in the green code during the opening CG sequence and can be seen rotating as the camera starts to pull back and dissolve into the face of the clock.

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Connections

References Black Mask (1996)

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Soundtracks

"Furious Angels"
Written and Produced by Rob Dougan
Mix and additional production by Peter Craige
Orchestrated and Conducted by Nick Ingman
Performed by Rob Dougan
Courtesy of Cheeky Records/BMG Records (UK) Ltd/Warner Bros. Records Inc.
Under License from BMG Special Products
By Arrangement with Warner Strategic Marketing

User Reviews

Perhaps overloaded, but definitely groundbreaking

Watching The Matrix Reloaded, one is absolutely entitled to say that it is overloaded, too lengthy action sequences for instance, and indeed, a way too lengthy dancing scene in Zion. But next to that, it is obvious that this sequal to The Matrix (1999)takes the story to a whole new dimension. Different characters define the working of the matrix, and the meaning of life itself, in different ways, depending on their onthological background. A conclusion is not (yet) given, which adds to the movie a kind of postmodern quality. For as far as the action sequences are concerned: Groundbreaking. You'll see stuff that you've never seen before. Sometimes the scenes are a little lengthy, which harmes the narrative, but that is compensated easily by the visual spectacle. And yes, the Architect at the end is difficult to understand, but when you watch the film more than once, you'll find out that it does make sense what he says. All together this movie may not be as fantastic as 'The Matrix', but it is definitely a good movie that will keep you thinking for a while.