05-27-2003, 04:00 AM
Pete,May 27 2003, 12:48 PM Wrote:The fact that there was enough there to generate the discussions is part of what I liked about the movie. That about expresses my sentiment too. There was enough happening and enough to keep us guessing that left us with a lot to discuss. Overall, I enjoyed the result, although do concede a few points on odd inclusions in the film.
Quote:The early scenes, both the frat party and the "sex" scene (anyone that thinks that was a *sex* scene obviously didn't see Bolero) I found boring because they didn't really contribute to the development.
The most vilified scene in the film by all acounts. I dunno. I think they were trying to express something about the idea of the human animal presented as a counter to the clinical precision of the machine world . . . animal versus machine, tribal versus advanced civilization etc.
I think they had the right idea, but the wrong delivery.
Quote:And the obligatory extended fight scenes were overdone, but still entertaining in a Tom & Jerry way.
:D Which is an unsurprising comment in light of the deliberate Wily E Coyote fall that Neo does in the first film. :D (I've just been on a Blade 2 binge and really start taking notice of all the 'cartoon shots' some directors keep slipping in :D )
A pity the music selection wasn't better though. Diving into Lunatic Calm etc for the fights in the first film was a much better choice than the car chase music accompanying the fights in Reloaded. :blink:
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