Well, a lot had to be explained, put forward in words stating <I>exactly</I> what was going on, just so the 21st century theater audience could understand the movie. Really, it <I>was</I> needed. Most people are too lazy to read the books, or just actually pay attention to anything that isn't distinctly in front of their noses. It's sad, really. Even this 'dumbing-down' you speak of doesn't help too much. I don't mind it though, there really isn't too much real 'dumbing down,' as any story must explain some things.<P>The Matrix Reloaded is a prime example, in my opinion, of how people really don't care about the content, the plot of a movie if its got cool special effects, big fight scenes, blood, guts, and sex. Sorry to state to so crudely, but there's no other way.<P>I wanted to laugh at how many times the man in front of me had to say 'I don't know' to answer questions from his kids. He did have <I>some</I> answers, and I must say they were creative! <P>(That was all a bit harsh, but I really didn't like the Matrix Reloaded, and I paid 12 dollars for my friend and I to go see it.)
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