Is it really that bad?

Yes it’s bad. Plus it takes far too long to get the damn story moving. The first 90 minutes drags on soooooo much

It's a below average sci-fi flick and an awful sequel. Definitely avoid it or at least don't spend your cash on it at the theater.

I think it depends on if you liked the old sequels (Reloaded and Revolutions) or not. The more you loved those, the more you'll hate this one. The more you despised those, the more you'll appreciate this one.

its worse

It's just terrible.

Like 2&3 it was something made that's pointless.

Is it really that bad?

Depends upon what we're comparing this movie to. If one is asking "Is sitting through TMR worse than receiving a hot lead enema without the benefit first being lubed up?", then the answer is a resounding yes. On the other hand, if one is asking "Is this movie worse than living through Pol Pot's reign in Cambodia?", then the answer is mercifully "No". You'll walk away from TMR with all of your limbs still attached to your body, provided you didn't run into Leatherface prior to walking into the cinemas. But The Wachowskis will still have succeeded in shaking your faith in humanity

It’s worth checking out. While I do like the movies, I’m not a huge Matrix fan, so nothing really hurt my feelings as far as what they changed. It was fun to enter that universe again, especially on the big screen. I’d recommend it to the right people.