After
creating an international sensation with the visually dazzling and
intellectually challenging sci-fi blockbuster The Matrix, the Wachowski
brothers returned with the first of two projected sequels that pick up where
the first film left off. Neo (Keanu Reeves) and Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss)
have been summoned by Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne) to join him on a voyage
to Zion, the last outpost of free human beings on Earth. Neo and Trinity's
work together has been complicated by the fact the two are involved in a
serious romantic relationship. Upon their arrival in Zion, Morpheus locks
horns with rival Commander Lock (Harry J. Lennix) and encounters his old
flame Niobe (Jada Pinkett Smith). Meanwhile, Agent Smith (Hugo Weaving) has
returned with some surprises for Neo, most notably the ability to replicate
himself as many times as he pleases. Neo makes his way to The Oracle (Gloria
Foster), who informs him that if he wishes to save humankind, he must unlock
"The Source," which means having to release The Key Maker (Randall Duk Kim)
from the clutches of Merovingian (Lambert Wilson). While Merovingian refuses
to cooperate, his wife, Persephone (Monica Bellucci), angry at her husband's
dalliances with other women, offers to help, but only in exchange for a
taste of Neo's affections. With The Keymaker in tow, Neo, Trinity, and
Morpheus are chased by Merovingian's henchmen: a pair of deadly albino twins
(Neil Rayment and Adrian Rayment). Filmed primarily in Australia and
California (the extended chase scene was shot on a stretch of highway build
specifically for the production outside of San Francisco), The Matrix
Reloaded was produced in tandem with the third film in the series, The
Matrix Revolutions, which is to be released in late 2003.| Keanu Reeves | Neo |
| Carrie-Anne Moss | Trinity |
| Laurence Fishburne | Morpheus |
| Hugo Weaving | Agent Smith |
| Jada Pinkett Smith | Niobi |
| Gloria Foster | The Oracle |
| Harold Perrineau, Jr. | Link |
| Monica Bellucci | Persephone |
| Harry J. Lennix | Commander Lock |
| v | Merovingian |
| Randall Duk Kim | The Keymaker |
| Nona Gaye | Zee |
| Anthony Zerbe | Councillor Hamann |
| Helmut Bakaitis | The Architect |
| Neil Rayment | Twin #1 |
| Adrian Rayment | Twin #2 |
| Daniel Bernhardt | Agent Johnson |
| Montaņo Rain | Young Thomas Anderson (8) |
| Alima Ashton-Sheibu | Girl (Link's Niece) |
| David Roberts | Roland |
| Rupert Reid | Lock's Lieutenant |
| Shane C. Rodrigo | Ajax |
| Steve Bastoni | Captain Sorren |
| Tory Mussett | Beautiful Woman at Le Vrai |
| Steve Morris | Computer Room Guard |
| Monique Montez | |
| Socratis Otto | Operator (Vigilant) |
| Genevieve O'Reilly | Officer Wirtz |
| Rene Naufahu | Zion Gate Operator |
| David No | Cain |
| Robyn Nevin | Councillor Dillard |
| Christine Mitchell | Power Station Guard |
| Christine Anu | Kali |
| Cornel West | Councillor West |
| Clayton Watson | The Kid |
| John Walton | Security Bunker Guard |
| Steve Vella | Malachi |
| Anthony Wong | Ghost |
| Leigh Whannel | Axel |
| Ray Anthony | Power Station Guard |
| Damon White | dancer |
| Nick Scoggin | "Gidim" Truck Driver |
| Andy Arness | Police #2 |
| Frankie Stevens | Tirant |
| Tahei Simpson | Binary |
| Kevin Scott | 18 Wheel Trucker |
| Andrew Valli | Police #1 |
| Gina Torres | Cass, Dozer's widow |
| Monique Strauss | dancer |
| Che Timmins | Radio Man |
| Nicandro Thomas | Young Thomas Anderson (2) |
| Michael Budd | Zion Controller |
| Terrell Dixon | Wurm |
| Liliana Bogatko | Old Woman At Zion |
| Essie Davis | Maggie |
| Attila Davidhazy | Young Thomas Anderson (12) |
| David Franklin | Maitre D' |
| Nash Edgerton | Security Guard #5 |
| Valerie Berry | Priestess |
| Ian Bliss | Bane |
| Brandon Freeman | dancer |
| Josephine Byrnes | Zion Virtual Control Operator |
| Noris Campos | Woman With Groceries |
| Kelly Butler | Ice |
| Stoney Burke | Bike Carrier Driver |
| Marlene Cummins | Another Old Woman At Zion |
| Paul Cotter | Corrupt |
| Tammy Cheney | dancer |
| Michael E. Cole | dancer |
| Ngai Sing | Seraph |
| Scott McLean | Security Bunker Guard #2 |
| Nathaniel Lees | General Mifune |
| Don Batte | Vector |
| Silfredo Lao Vigo | dancer |
| Peter Lamb | Colt |
| Chris Kirby | Mauser |
| Matt McColm | Agent Thompson |
| Tony Lynch | Computer Room Technician |
| Joshua Mbakwe | Boy (Link's Nephew) |
| Robert Mammone | AK |
| Yukie Fujimoto | dancer |
| Daryl Heath | A. P. U. Escort |
| Chae Hill | dancer |
| Jenifer Golden | dancer |
| Austin Galuppo | Young Thomas Anderson (4) |
| David A. Kilde | Agent Jackson |
| Maurya Kerr | dancer |
| Lachy Hulme | Sparks |
| Malcolm Kennard | Abel |
| Roy Jones Jr. | Captain Ballard |
Genre/Type - Science Fiction, Sci-Fi Action
Produced by - NPV Entertainment / Silver Pictures / Village Roadshow Pictures
Release - May 15, 2003 (USA) / Jun 6, 2003 (USA- IMAX)
Released by - Warner Brothers
Running time - 138 min.
Blade Runner (1982, Ridley Scott)
is followed by: The Matrix Revolutions (2003, Andy Wachowski, Larry Wachowski)
is preceded by: The Matrix (1999, Andy Wachowski, Larry Wachowski)