Matrix Revolutions

Like it's predecessor, the final installment of The Matrix trilogy is overcomplicated in plot, yet even more excessive in CGI. The entire 2nd half of the film is a huge barrage of special effects, and while it's not a huge bore, the brilliant choreography has been sacrificed in it's place; save for the final battle between Mr. Anderson and Mr. Smith, and it's always a pleasure watching the two stars square off. Fun moments aside, it feels overlong like Reloaded and is just as unnecessary.

It is hard to believe that the original Matrix's philosophical subtlety came from the same authors of the two sequels.

It seems the brothers must have cribbed the original story for the first Matrix, since the last 2 show none of the original's subtlety or interest, just rehashing and CGI multiplication.

One evil robot, two evil robots, many many evil robots. Wow, what an idea, what creativity!

Viewing the behind-the-scenes on DVD disc 2, you can see the reasons for the incoherence of story and scenes - the huge fractured design team, numerous 'senior this' 'senior that', all contributing to some corporate creation lacking any inspiration. Maybe the corporate cube-farm culture works for making cars, but it doesn't seem to work for films.

I would have liked to have seen another level of reality exposed behind the mindless machines, and why are they so mindlessly evil when they can think up such a subtle ruse to enslave the humans? It isn't consistent. Why not introduce an alien ET culture who is really the master culture enslaving the machine culture by some similar hallucinatory ruse. Or, have the humans escape by transcending their bodies, as in all the traditional gnostic spiritualities.

All in all, the Matrix is just a retread of the movie TRON. TRON at least had some insight into what the machine mindset and motivation for domination might be, e.g. tyrannical game addiction, much like the decadent Roman emperors. The Matrix, after the first film, gives no thought to any subtle motivations of the machine culture, preferring the tired cliché of 'alien villain = mindless unrelenting violence'.

We gorge on the binaries prophesied once again, through an ever increasing bandwidth, as we exponentially widen our dietary desire to become what everyone wants us to be without thought for who or what we really are or could be.

And in the end it all comes down to difference and a right to choose.

I found this better than the second Matrix film ("Reloaded") but not anywhere as intriguing as the first film. Perhaps they shouldn't have made ANY sequels.

Once again you have the same problems: too much verbiage that you can't make sense of, and too much violence. Regarding all the techno-talk, what good is it if you audience doesn't understand what's going on and are lost most of the time?

After awhile, frankly, especially with the unlikable lead characters, I didn't care what happened. As I said in the second movie's review, they should have made just one tremendous Matrix movie, even if it were an hour longer. The sequels did nothing to enhance the legacy of that film.

"The Matrix Revolutions" wraps up the epic saga that began with the groundbreaking "The Matrix" and continued with "The Matrix Reloaded." While it received a mixed reception upon its release, the film offers a visually stunning and philosophically rich conclusion that will resonate with fans of the series.

One of the film's most significant strengths is its ambitious exploration of themes such as free will, destiny, and the struggle between man and machine. The narrative takes bold leaps, diving deeper into the complexities of the Matrix universe, and raises intriguing questions that challenge the viewer's perception of reality.

Visually, "Revolutions" is nothing short of spectacular. The action sequences, particularly the climactic battle in Zion and the epic showdown between Neo and Agent Smith, showcase groundbreaking special effects and impressive choreography. The film pushes the boundaries of what action cinema can achieve, making it a visual feast.

The pacing can be inconsistent, and some viewers may find parts of the plot convoluted or difficult to follow. The dialogue, while profound at times, can also feel heavy-handed, especially in moments that require a more subtle touch.

"The Matrix Revolutions" is a fitting culmination of a beloved trilogy. Although it may not reach the heights of its predecessor, it successfully encapsulates the series' core themes and delivers a thought-provoking narrative. For fans of the trilogy, it's a film worth revisiting, as it invites discussion and contemplation long after the credits roll.