OT: Matrix Reloaded (No Spoilers Please)
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Just got back from it, loved it. Was a little scared going in, so many times sequels end up less then the original and the original in this case set the bar pretty high. But they pulled it off just fine, it takes the entire concept to the next level both philosophically and with some incredible action scenes.
One thing that bothered me about a sequel, Neo is basically hacking the system through a 'back door' (coding the Matrix through the very connection that allows humans to be in it). It seemed obvious to me that any AI (hell, any human programmer) would quickly find a way to firewall such an approach. This movie answers that issue very well indeed, and in a way that took me totally by surprise.
Highly recommended.
Also saw some new Terminator 3 previews, I'm starting to feel better about this one as well. At first I was pretty leery, as the 'old terminator vs. new model' was already done in Terminator 2. But I think they've added enough story and new concepts that it will work just fine. Looking like a good summer for movies so far.
One thing that bothered me about a sequel, Neo is basically hacking the system through a 'back door' (coding the Matrix through the very connection that allows humans to be in it). It seemed obvious to me that any AI (hell, any human programmer) would quickly find a way to firewall such an approach. This movie answers that issue very well indeed, and in a way that took me totally by surprise.
Highly recommended.
Also saw some new Terminator 3 previews, I'm starting to feel better about this one as well. At first I was pretty leery, as the 'old terminator vs. new model' was already done in Terminator 2. But I think they've added enough story and new concepts that it will work just fine. Looking like a good summer for movies so far.
