The Matrix Reloaded / The Matrix Revolutions (2003)

The Wachowskis & the Cinema of Fluidity (Part 3)

After the massive success of THE MATRIX, expectations were predictably high for whatever kind of follow up the Wachowskis would come up with.

And when the MATRIX sequels — THE MATRIX RELOADED and THE MATRIX REVOLUTIONS — were released 6 months apart in the summer and winter of 2003, they were massively successful from a financial standpoint, but left many fans disappointed, confused, and underwhelmed.

In this episode, we'll explore how the Wachowskis attempted to follow up their magnum opus by continuing the story and upping the scale of the action set pieces, and how the final results were ultimately received.

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Theme Song: "There's Still a Little Bit of Time, If We Hurry and I Mean Hurry" by Slasher Film Festival Strategy.

This episode was written, produced and edited by Gary Horne, Justin Bishop, and Todd A. Davis.