Aaliyah, who had been already cast in the movie, also died that same year in August, her character was replaced by Jada Pinkett Smith.
Like the original movie, Matrix Reloaded does not have a very original plot nor does it introduce an unexplored idea. Stories often have some sort of savior trying to rescue humans from the disastrous consequences that befall them, look at superheroes, simple men setting an example, and even every major religion, they all have their own version of Neo. Even Keanu's costume seems to suggest that of a priest or monk, and his flying abilities are openly compared to superman. The reason Matrix and its sequels stand out are its visually pleasing, even mesmerizing effects.
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