[proust]

The BO numbers are based on the name recognition and inertia of success of the first film. I predict it will nosedive pretty soon as word of mouth quickly gets around about what a turkey it is... Kinda like what happened with the later Batman movies: huge first weekend takes based on name recognition and then buyer's remorse sets in.

[ewing]

It is nowhere near the turkey that the Star Wars film was a couple of years back..

[Pukin Dog]

I strongly disagree. Matrix box office will depend less on word of mouth than most films, because there are legions of people (myself included) that will likely see the film dozens of times before the third film release in November. The Matrix is more than a movie. To some, it is a pseudo-religion. The first movie never had a very wide audience appeal, but a deep appeal to those who saw a message in it. It isnt for everyone, but I think Reloaded will break almost every box office record between now and the final chapter.

[Porterville]

I think you're totally wrong...In my not so humble opinion it was a great flick to watch again and again..