Reload Off My Chest

Well I just came back from finally seeing The Matrix Reloaded. It sure didn't disappoint. Some of the dialouge, particularly towards the end, was a little too cerebral (read: confusing), but the beautiful action sequences and strong character development more than outweighed the film's shortcomings. And I've never felt so in love with a character as I was while watching Trinity. Wow, I wish I could be Neo for just one night.

The great thing about finally having seen the movie is that my war with The Establishment is finally over: no one was able to spoil this movie for me! I avoided all Matrix-related media (including two Entertainment Weekly cover stories in one month). I changed the channel whenever a commercial came on. I covered my ears when the idiots sitting behind me started talking about the movie minutes before it started. But I have prevailed and I was able to see Reloaded with a clean slate. And I'm sure it was worth it. Every gorgeous shot of the movie was fresh and new and it was great going through the film without any idea what was to come. Now, having seen the teaser trailer to Revolutions (a nice reward for those who sat through the end credits), a new anticipation begins as does a new battle to stay uninformed.