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Managed to get free tickets - they were given a free viewing a couple of days before official release to anyone who works in Lakeside Shopping Centre, Thurrock, and as I work there, I was entitled to a free show, in Warner Bros Cinemas no less. Woohoo!
Anyway, down to the film. This review is on the whole positive - after reading some slightly mixed/negative reviews online, I can understand their point of view. Most of us have probably seen the original a hundred of times, and the impact that had on us will never be repeated by a sequel, and as such, there is nothing as jaw-droppingly amazing as our introduction to bullet time in the original. That said, the effects are astounding. It starts slow, and seeing Zion isn’t as exciting as we thought it would be. But following that is the Neo vs. 100 Smiths, and that is amazing.
A-M-A-Z-I-N-G.
I got goosebumps watching it, and the next 5 mins or so was me turning to other people and going - did you see that?! I can’t really go into much else because it is something you have to see for yourself. I can see why some gave it negative reviews - the dialogue does lapse into Lucas-esque pretension sometimes, and it can be a little boring and confusing, and the bit with that French-accented bloke is poor. I think it doesn’t reach the heights of the original, because that was more of a journey of discovery for the story and for those watching and as we already the know the antagonists and protagonists this time, it’s not going to seem as fresh. But, even though the anticipation levels are ludicrously high, just stop expecting miracles and prepare to be amazed by some of the best action sequences ever.
Anyway, down to the film. This review is on the whole positive - after reading some slightly mixed/negative reviews online, I can understand their point of view. Most of us have probably seen the original a hundred of times, and the impact that had on us will never be repeated by a sequel, and as such, there is nothing as jaw-droppingly amazing as our introduction to bullet time in the original. That said, the effects are astounding. It starts slow, and seeing Zion isn’t as exciting as we thought it would be. But following that is the Neo vs. 100 Smiths, and that is amazing.
A-M-A-Z-I-N-G.
I got goosebumps watching it, and the next 5 mins or so was me turning to other people and going - did you see that?! I can’t really go into much else because it is something you have to see for yourself. I can see why some gave it negative reviews - the dialogue does lapse into Lucas-esque pretension sometimes, and it can be a little boring and confusing, and the bit with that French-accented bloke is poor. I think it doesn’t reach the heights of the original, because that was more of a journey of discovery for the story and for those watching and as we already the know the antagonists and protagonists this time, it’s not going to seem as fresh. But, even though the anticipation levels are ludicrously high, just stop expecting miracles and prepare to be amazed by some of the best action sequences ever.
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The Twins are atcually the Scottish twins that used to be on Carol Vordamon's Better Homes. I found this amusing. You may disagree.
Got free tickets aswell! Seeing it next Friday - Cant wait
SPOILER
They're in it for five minutes, they fight against Neo and the gand and are accompanied by the coolest computer graphics committed to celluloid.
They're in it for five minutes, they fight against Neo and the gand and are accompanied by the coolest computer graphics committed to celluloid.
Who's side are the Twins on? and what are they?
P.S In a spoiler bracket of course
P.S In a spoiler bracket of course
Gonna see it next week.
Death metal crap from Rob Zombie and Ministry, again?
Its really bad at some points, and it ends about five minutes after it should have. Plus, if you want to wait to see the Matrix Revolutions trailer (which I didn't as I like seeing it completely new) you'l have to suffer some deafness-inducing 'music'.
The dialogue is so crap it ruined it for me.
Good, those 6 months will have m itching with anticipation...and lice.
Kyz22 wrote:
> I'm going to see it in friday night, hurray, I really cannot wait.
>
> I have heard the ending is somewhat of a cliffhanger...is that so?
Yes very much so. I read a spoiler about it by someone in a chat room, thought he was joking but turns out he wasnt. Revolutions is less than 6 months away so its not too long to wait to see what happens.
> I'm going to see it in friday night, hurray, I really cannot wait.
>
> I have heard the ending is somewhat of a cliffhanger...is that so?
Yes very much so. I read a spoiler about it by someone in a chat room, thought he was joking but turns out he wasnt. Revolutions is less than 6 months away so its not too long to wait to see what happens.
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