The Matrix Reloaded, Carrie-Anne Moss
Image credit: The Matrix: Reloaded: Claudio Carpi/Warner Bros.

All About

The Matrix Reloaded

Get the latest photos, news, and more

Even with all those fireworks, Silver says the final cost for the two sequels was a mere $300 million. ''By doing them both at the same time, we saved a fortune. It breaks down to about $100 million in visual effects, $100 million in above-line costs, and $100 million in below-line costs,'' he says, referring to the money allocated for salaries and then for the actual production. ''Those are good numbers to make two movies.'' Of course, it's his job to say that. Insiders claim that the budget for ''Reloaded'' and ''Revolutions'' ended up significantly higher than the studio and the producer are willing to admit.

Not that it matters, really. What is worth watching isn't box office, tie-ins, copycats, or Internet fansites. It's the Wachowski brothers themselves -- and whether they have managed to craft something so insanely new as to alter the face of pop culture. Again. (Additional reporting by Rebecca Ascher-Walsh)

To read more about the making of ''The Matrix Reloaded,'' check out the May 16, 2003, issue of Entertainment Weekly magazine.

Originally posted May 09, 2003 Published in issue #710 May 16, 2003 Order article reprints
Page 1 2 3 4 5
You Might Also Like

Add your comment

The rules: Keep it clean, and stay on the subject or we might delete your comment. If you see inappropriate language, e-mail us. An asterisk * indicates a required field.

500 characters remaining