I guess this deserves a thread all on its own. I loved the first film when I saw it in the cinema. It looked so cool and the effects were really good. Throw in a good story, some decent suspense, and Carrie-Ann Moss and I was quite happy.
Repeated viewings have exposed its flaws, and it doesn't have the same impact on the small screen, but it's still an enjoyable film.
I thought the second film took some unwarranted criticism. To defend the critics, it was badly edited, with some scenes which were superfluous or just too long, but I have to admit that I spent the film gripping my seat. The fight scenes are top class, especially the one between Neo and the hundreds of Agent Smiths, though again this was slightly too long.
The third film has opened to a cold reception from the critics, but I've long since given up on them as more than a vague hint at the quality of a film. Most of them are bored with film or arthouse critics who give five stars to a French documentary about migrating birds, while simultaneously slating Kill Bill.