The Matrix films made history with their groundbreaking CGI effects. The sci-fi series brought to life by the Wachowskis also impresses in another discipline: the handmade action. Far away from the tricks from the computer, the individual films inspire with unbelievable stunts.
Especially with Matrix Reloaded, the Wachowskis spared no expense or effort to bring the greatest possible spectacle to the screen. The action climax of the film is the Chase on a freewayin which Neo, Trinity and Morpheus battle agents and other adversaries at top speed.
Sci-Fi Action Highlight: Matrix Reloaded destroys a highway and 300 cars
As revealed in the Matrix Reloaded making-ofs, this action sequence used a stretch of highway with a length of around 2.2 kilometers built. The gigantic set was built at the Naval Air Station Alameda in California. 2.5 million US dollars of the budget was spent on building and construction alone.
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It was clear from the start that the track would only be built to be destroyed during filming. The same applied to the 300 cars provided by General Motors. To date, the freeway in Matrix Reloaded is one of the largest and most complex action sequenceswhich have ever been implemented for a blockbuster.
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Although numerous stuntmen were involved, not all of the Freeway sequence’s action moments could be shot on set, so the Wachowskis were also included digital extensions worked. Still, it’s remarkable how many of the stunts are real. Today’s blockbusters can learn a lot from Matrix Reloaded here.
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