Monica in The Matrix Reloaded

Monica Bellucci in “The Matrix Reloaded”

Despite my earlier, more hopeful forecast, The Matrix Reloaded may not do that much for Monica Bellucci after all — the movie, while bristling with all the nifty special effects one could want from a Matrix sequel, was otherwise pretty empty and unlikely to have the pop cultural impact the first Matrix had. Moreover, Monica’s character was not especially memorable ... or necessary.

Better luck with the next Matrix.