The Matrix is one of the most influential sci-fi movies of all time, but it’s often dragged down by the poor reputation of its sequels. Both The Matrix: Reloaded and The Matrix: Revolutions made drastic changes to the franchise that weren’t fully embraced by critics and audiences, and it’s widely agreed that the Wachowskis’ original film remains the strongest in the series. While there are certainly good things about the Matrix sequels, there’s a reason they didn’t fully work.
