I think the reason why most people prefer the origional Matrix is because of the ground breaking special effects. The two follow ups had good effects but not absolutely ground breaking

Matrix: 10/10 Ive seen it 7 times and I still love it

Matrix Reloaded: 8/10 Bit of a dissapointment but wasnt bad

Matrix Revolutions: 8.5/10 Better than the second but isnt as groundbreaking as the first one. And for the person who found it "boring", have you not seen the 15 minute fight scene again the machines?!?!!.....the fight between Smith and Neo at the end wasn't very impressive and the train station scene at the beginning was just a waste