This is probably the most high octane, action packed film that has been made in the last five years...hell, maybe ever!
Why then, oh why, did I find it so insufferably boring? The action scenes are technically interesting, but way, way too long. The notorious Agent Smith fight descends into a farce as quickly as it descends into sub-'Jurassic Park' quality CGI.
As the fight scenes came on thicker and faster I just wanted to whizz through them. It seemed that the scene near the end of the film where Neo meets a critical new character was the only genuine item of interest on offer. This film could have been fifteen minutes long.
The car chase scene was visually impressive but not emotionally engaging. I suppose that pretty much sums up my whole viewing experience. I'm just so glad that I didn't pay to see it.
I wouldn't say 'avoid at all costs', but if you watch it don't expect much and have the remote control handy.
Why then, oh why, did I find it so insufferably boring? The action scenes are technically interesting, but way, way too long. The notorious Agent Smith fight descends into a farce as quickly as it descends into sub-'Jurassic Park' quality CGI.
As the fight scenes came on thicker and faster I just wanted to whizz through them. It seemed that the scene near the end of the film where Neo meets a critical new character was the only genuine item of interest on offer. This film could have been fifteen minutes long.
The car chase scene was visually impressive but not emotionally engaging. I suppose that pretty much sums up my whole viewing experience. I'm just so glad that I didn't pay to see it.
I wouldn't say 'avoid at all costs', but if you watch it don't expect much and have the remote control handy.