The Matrix Reloaded (2003) vs. Terminator 3 (2003) vs. Bad Boys II (2003) - Blu-ray Forum

StarWarsIsAwesome123 · 11-12-2020, 07:45 PM

Which summer 2003 action sequel do you think is the best?

KManX89 · 11-12-2020, 08:21 PM

Bad Boys II easily.

kylor · 11-12-2020, 08:24 PM

The Matrix Reloaded for me.

L.J. · 11-12-2020, 08:51 PM

Like them all but Reloaded is my favorite.

stardragon9 · 11-12-2020, 09:32 PM

I liked The Matrix Reloaded out of the three.

imsounoriginal · 11-12-2020, 09:34 PM

Matrix Reloaded by a mile.

Bad Boys II is fun but bad. Terminator 3 is just boring.

Chaotic · 11-13-2020, 04:40 AM

Reloaded easily. T3 is absolute garbage. BB 2 is ok.

DR Herbert West · 11-13-2020, 06:41 AM

Reloaded

Mister_Kidd · 11-13-2020, 11:51 AM

Rise of the Machines

It’s not great, but I can’t even sit through those other two movies.

Verisimilitude1984 · 11-16-2020, 10:55 PM

I haven't seen Bad Boys (clips never appealed), but have seen the other two at the cinema on release.

Slightly embarrassed now to admit that when I was younger and watched Matrix Reloaded, amidst huge Matrix hype, I thought it was just amazing. Then somehow, the enthusiasm died down a bit, realised it was not as good as the first and needlessly confusing in places as well as taking a direction I wasn't keen on. By the time the third film came out, hype was down and the ending was a damp squib.

Terminator 3 - huge excitement seeing it. It's nowhere as good as the previous two, but effectively uses the same formula. I thought the female terminator T-X and actress (Kristanna Loken) was fantastic. The story was really interesting and had a ballsy ending. Great to see Arnold back and some great stunts. Tonally a mess and doesn't move the franchise into new ground until the end. However, looking back at it now and having seen more subsequent Terminator films - it's a good film and the most re-watchable for me.

Zoland2020 · 12-21-2020, 11:20 AM

The Matrix Reloaded. Bad Boys II was just okay and Terminator 3 was stunning but forgettable.

originalHDphantom · 03-25-2024, 12:23 AM

T3. Reloaded and BB2 are good too, but Jonathan Mostow's film is just much more entertaining and memorable.

Cruel Angel · 03-25-2024, 09:50 AM

Bad Boys 2

russweiss1 · 03-25-2024, 12:51 PM

I was a bit surprised by the vote results but glad to see Matrix Reloaded in the lead.

Michael11 · 03-25-2024, 10:16 PM

They're all rubbish but The Matrix Reloaded has bits that are really cool. None of it adds up of course but as stand alone set pieces they're pretty good.

Batman1980 · 03-25-2024, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael11

They're all rubbish but The Matrix Reloaded has bits that are really cool. None of it adds up of course but as stand alone set pieces they're pretty good.

Felt like the Wachowskis had a bunch of random ideas and went straight to shooting without a completed script.

Michael11 · 03-25-2024, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Batman1980

Felt like the Wachowskis had a bunch of random ideas and went straight to shooting without a completed script.

It seems like they've had that approach ever since Reloaded too.

The first Matrix is the only one of their films that I can say is, not just good, but genius!

It's always baffled me that they never managed to repeat that level of movie making, or even come close.

Batman1980 · 03-25-2024, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael11

It seems like they've had that approach ever since Reloaded too.

The first Matrix is the only one of their films that I can say is, not just good, but genius!

It's always baffled me that they never managed to repeat that level of movie making, or even come close.

V for vendetta is their magnum opus

Starman22 · 03-25-2024, 11:29 PM

Bad Boys 2 is the best!

-JKR- · 03-27-2024, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael11

It seems like they've had that approach ever since Reloaded too.

The first Matrix is the only one of their films that I can say is, not just good, but genius!

It's always baffled me that they never managed to repeat that level of movie making, or even come close.

I disagree.

Bound, Speed Racer and Clout Atlas are all brilliant movies.

Among the Matrix sequels, I prefer both Revolutions and Resurrections, but all of them are unfairly maligned (albeit not as good as the original movie).

I voted for Bad Boys II, but The Matrix Reloaded is no slouch.

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Originally Posted by Batman1980

V for vendetta is their magnum opus

Directed by James McTeigue. Yes, I'm aware of the Wachowskis' hands on involvement.

View Poll Results: Best movie?
The Matrix Reloaded	24	43.64%
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines	17	30.91%
Bad Boys II	14	25.45%
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11-12-2020, 07:45 PM	#1
StarWarsIsAwesome123 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Apr 2016 4K collection:54 Blu-ray collection:246 DVD collection:10 Blu-ray reviews: 34	The Matrix Reloaded (2003) vs. Terminator 3 (2003) vs. Bad Boys II (2003) Which summer 2003 action sequel do you think is the best?

11-12-2020, 08:21 PM	#2
KManX89 Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Nov 2019 4K collection:296 Blu-ray collection:737 DVD collection:126	Bad Boys II easily.

11-12-2020, 08:24 PM	#3
kylor Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2015 Location:The past.. or the future. 4K collection:696 Blu-ray collection:7101 DVD collection:620 MA collection:1030 Digital collection:2058 Trading Score:3	The Matrix Reloaded for me.

11-12-2020, 08:51 PM	#4
L.J. Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2013 Location:South Carolina 4K collection:251 Blu-ray collection:754 DVD collection:23 Blu-ray reviews: 145 Trading Score:56	Like them all but Reloaded is my favorite.

11-12-2020, 09:32 PM	#5
stardragon9 Special Member Member since:Apr 2011 Location:USA 4K collection:33 Blu-ray collection:2039 DVD collection:967	I liked The Matrix Reloaded out of the three.

11-12-2020, 09:34 PM	#6
imsounoriginal Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:NYC 4K collection:320 Blu-ray collection:946 DVD collection:70 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:59	Matrix Reloaded by a mile. Bad Boys II is fun but bad. Terminator 3 is just boring.

11-13-2020, 04:40 AM	#7
Chaotic Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Denver, CO	Reloaded easily. T3 is absolute garbage. BB 2 is ok.

11-13-2020, 06:41 AM	#8
DR Herbert West Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:May 2018 Location:Arkham, MA Trading Score:8	Reloaded

11-13-2020, 11:51 AM	#9
Mister_Kidd Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2019 Location:Chicago Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:210 Blu-ray collection:769 DVD collection:299	Rise of the Machines It’s not great, but I can’t even sit through those other two movies.

11-16-2020, 10:55 PM	#10
Verisimilitude1984 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2015 Location:UK 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:85	I haven't seen Bad Boys (clips never appealed), but have seen the other two at the cinema on release. Slightly embarrassed now to admit that when I was younger and watched Matrix Reloaded, amidst huge Matrix hype, I thought it was just amazing. Then somehow, the enthusiasm died down a bit, realised it was not as good as the first and needlessly confusing in places as well as taking a direction I wasn't keen on. By the time the third film came out, hype was down and the ending was a damp squib. Terminator 3 - huge excitement seeing it. It's nowhere as good as the previous two, but effectively uses the same formula. I thought the female terminator T-X and actress (Kristanna Loken) was fantastic. The story was really interesting and had a ballsy ending. Great to see Arnold back and some great stunts. Tonally a mess and doesn't move the franchise into new ground until the end. However, looking back at it now and having seen more subsequent Terminator films - it's a good film and the most re-watchable for me.

12-21-2020, 11:20 AM	#11
Zoland2020 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Oct 2017 Location:Clarksville, TN 4K collection:45 Blu-ray collection:56 Digital collection:373 iTunes collection:182 Prime collection:11 Blu-ray reviews: 149	The Matrix Reloaded. Bad Boys II was just okay and Terminator 3 was stunning but forgettable.

03-25-2024, 12:23 AM	#12
originalHDphantom Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2015 Location:Canada 4K collection:293 Blu-ray collection:4314 DVD collection:679 Digital collection:54 Blu-ray reviews: 27	T3. Reloaded and BB2 are good too, but Jonathan Mostow's film is just much more entertaining and memorable.

03-25-2024, 09:50 AM	#13
Cruel Angel Blu-ray Prince Member since:Nov 2009 Location:San Antonio TX 4K collection:315 Blu-ray collection:1187 DVD collection:281	Bad Boys 2

03-25-2024, 12:51 PM	#14
russweiss1 Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Feb 2012 Location:Southern California	I was a bit surprised by the vote results but glad to see Matrix Reloaded in the lead.

03-25-2024, 10:16 PM	#15
Michael11 Expert Member Member since:Nov 2011 Location:England	They're all rubbish but The Matrix Reloaded has bits that are really cool. None of it adds up of course but as stand alone set pieces they're pretty good.

03-25-2024, 11:29 PM	#19
Starman22 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Texas 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- MA collection:- Digital collection:- Trading Score:11	Bad Boys 2 is the best!

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