I didn't feel the same way as most seem to feel. Matrix is a sci-fli/"martial arts" flick and I think it is what it could be expected to be. Matrix Reloaded is a combination of campy sci fi films and old school karate flicks where the fights seem to come out of nowhere and are more art that real.
I just went to be entertained and I was. Unquestionably, I got at least $7 in entertainment.
The sophomore jinx sequel phenomena is an ages old one. Following up what is considered already to be cult-classicish appeal with a movie as good is very improbable. Regression towards the mean. The SI jinx. The sophomore jinx in sports. Though I thought "Empire Strikes Back" was by far the best of the original Star Wars trilogy and it was number two it did have that cliff-hanger ending and it's never taken away from the series to me - only added to it.
Planet of the Apes was like that. How do you follow up on the original Planet of the Apes? You don't. You just present more movies that add to the story and entertain people that are into it.
Maybe it's about expectations. I went to see a sci-fi flick that had already presented the basic plotline. I knew the dialogue would consist of more philosophical musings on the nature of reality and largely be a rehash of some of the same conversations we have at Oprano. The plotline moved forward, there were some kick ass fights, there was art, and Keanu Reaves makes a cooler Superman than Christopher Reaves.
Last edited by Colin at May 19 2003, 04:28 AM
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