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Summary: MUCH better than Reloaded, not as good as the first . . .
Review: I agree - ignore the critics and just go enjoy. Most critics expect Shakespear from every movie. Of course there isn't any new plot or story! This is the final battle in a trilogy. Of COURSE it's going to be action and effects driven. NEWSFLASH! That's WHAT I WANT IN AN ACTION MOVIE!I liked this one alot! It had a ton more excitement than the slow-moving Reloaded. The effects were outstanding with only one unnecesarily cartoony looking CGI shot (versus the five or six in Reloaded which ruined THAT film). And for an action film, you can see they really put alot into the concept - in my opinion they did a superb job of tying all three films around the choices and actions of ONE charecter (and it isn't one you might expect it to be)! The ending gives you closure and the film gives you many answers - yet it also leaves you room to fill in some answers for yourself. My only complaint is that within the first 20 minutes, the "cliffhanger" of Reloaded is already resolved. This is basically a confession that it was really only tacked on to give the second film a cliffhanger. Honestly, they could have jumped from Neo's downing the Sentinels in Reloaded to the group going back to the Oracle in Revolutions and lost nothing to the story. In the end, it just feels like a "tacked on" begininng - kind-of a Matrix Film Short to start the movie off, which makes it feel like the REAL third film doesn't begin until about 20 minutes in. Aside from that, though, I think this is an excellent close to the Trilogy, and I'd have done nothing different. Thus, the Matrix follows the cold, hard rule of Trilogies - Part 1 is the best, Part 2 is the worst, Part 3 is "better than 2, but not as good as 1" END OF STORY!
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Summary: Are people just too dumb for the matrix?
Review: I am going to see it tonight. From what I heard it sucks. But, I have also read a many reviews on this site and others that said it was amazing. And in each of these good reviews it brings up topics like tantric,philosophy, and other ideas of life that most people do not know about. Is it a good movie, but just too deep and smart for the average american movie go'er? Are we all programmed through society that a movie should have that easy storyline with developed emotional characters and that happy ending where we find out EVERYTHING that happened in the movie? It appears so. Remember guys, this movie is the authors vision. Its not supposed to follow any rules. ITs a frickin movie. Either you like it or don't. But don't put the movie down because its not what you expected it to be like. Look at the first of the triligy. No one had a clue it was going to be THAT popular. The ideas expressed did confuse alot of people . So, with all of that in mind, go see the matrix if you liked the first two. Remember that its not a happy ending you should be expecting like in every other movie ever made.. its the matrix, who knows what could happen.
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Summary: More Heartbreak than Star Wars: Episode 1
Review: I liked The Matrix a lot. I was cautiously optimistic about the sequal, and Reloaded exceeded my expectations. I was blown away. All that double-speak, plot twists, woven together into a brilliant storyline that incredibly did not contradict itself. Revolutions was the first to disappoint. Watching the movie, I thought several times "This is cool, but certainly the weakest of the 3. Still, worthy as a means to give some closure." What you will get out of this movie is an understanding of what will come of all these characters you invested an emotional attachment to during the first 2 movies (Though you probably won't care when it is all said and done). My issue is the resolution of the story. Without spoiling the movie, the most accurate way to describe it is a punch in the gut. It knocked the wind out of me. Before seeing this movie, I would have pre-paid for the DVD trilogy 5 years in advance (And I am not a DVD guy. I rarely buy a movie, and even then I never buy new). I don't even want to know the other 2 movies exist anymore. This third installment sucked the life out of the first 2. Imagine watching "Field of Dreams", with all that "If you build it, they will come" buildup. Except it's spread out over 3 movies, with the tension and excitement and mysterious apprehension building minute by minute, movie by movie. Then at the end, the field is completed (Heroic music playing) and some kids from around the neighborhood run out and start playing whiffleball and you're supposed to have a big warm fuzzy for the kids. You'd be like "That was it? All this buildup so he could make a playground for some kids?" The plot of Revolutions is NOTHING like this (Thus hopefully I have not "spoiled" your miserable experience for you), but the feeling is the same. Deflated, and the thoughts "That's it? Really? You're kidding..." running through your mind. And just as my proposed ending for a Field of Dreams Trilogy would make the first 2 intolerable to watch (because all of the meaning is sucked out of the struggle), so this movie completely ruined the first Matrix and the brilliant Reloaded for me.
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Summary: How to turn a Cult movie into a Soap Opera.....
Review: As hard as it sounds.... Went last night to the movie teather with great expectations, to find out what will Neo do in order to save Zion, but came out quite disappointed, with a soap opera finale...... Frankly, it's hard to understand what the Wachovsky bros. did to the series, which I tought would become Cult movies IMHO, everything began to crumble in the 2nd movie, when Neo and Trinity began their love affair.... I'm not against love or romance, but I don't think that it must have such an important part in this kind of plots. The highlight of this movie is the attack of Zion, the visuals are outstanding!!!!!!!!
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Summary: What a letdown!!
Review: Never before have I been so excited to see a movie... and never before have I been so disappointed by the ending! If I were to rank the 3 movies; it would go 1. Reloaded, 2. Matrix, 3. Revolutions. I have read many reviews that Reloaded was the worst of the 3, but Revolutions is BY FAR the worse of the three. For more than half of the movie, the only "actors" on the screen are either Sentinels or some other form of CGI character. This is not to say that the visuals are bad, just leave a lot to be desired. And the absolute worst part of the movie has to be the end fight between Neo and Smith. I kept waiting for someone to whip out some kryptonite on both of them. What's with all the flying around, guys??? Come on... keep it on the ground. And when did Neo get so wimpy?? In Reloaded, Neo takes on hundreds of smiths and doesn't get hurt. In Revolutions, he fights only one Smith and gets his [fundament] handed to him! And don't get me started about the anticlimactic ending. I am almost praying that when the DVD comes out there is at least one other alternate ending. Please God!! Let there be another ending because the one in the movie [is bad]!!!!!!!! Ok, I'm done venting for now.
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Summary: No Closure Here
Review: First of all I am a great fan of the first two Matrix movies. This movie gave me no closure at all. It seemed more toward the end that not even the directors knew how to end such a massive movie so they ended the movie the quickest way they knew how. The storyline has no movement whatsoever and the actress that replaced the old oracle is not very good. Not only that but the movie seemed to try and focus in on her changing in some stupid way. I really didn't like this movie and I know that any fan will go to the theater and see it despite what I say, but I really do just recommend that you continue to watch the first and second Matrix. Leave the end to imagination and don't watch this third movie. The only good thing I can say about the movie is that the battles between Zion and the machines is awesome.
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Summary: Spoilers Ahead!!!
Review: Fortunately, no one can be told Matrix Revolutions is a good or bad movie. You'll just have to see it for youself. Neo is the one. Keep this in mind as you watch this movie, he has one purpose and The Architect told him what he is supposed to do. He didn't do and set into motion a chain of events which only lead him back to where he was suppose to go, and to the death of his beloved Trinity. But it was her time anyway. Nevertheless the movie allowed us to know that Neo died in body but he can exist outside of his body in the Matrix. Now the cycle can begin all over again. But what changed. The equation that The Architect had been trying to solve. The choice that we have, to stay in the Matrix or awaken from it and join the human race in Zion. I think what most people wanted was to see the machines fall forever. A plesant, and comforting thought, but not the way things work. I think Neo has an even greater battle ahead. The Wachowski brothers have left this open to completely either make a television series or another movie or another trilogy. I personally would like a second trilogy with the destruction of the Merovingian and the Matrix Mainframe and freedom for all mankind.
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Summary: Great potential ruined by an average conclusion
Review: Saw "Matrix Revolutions" last night. Although I had a feeling it would end the way it did, I was still hopeful for a more stimulating, thought-provoking finale. No such luck. Bottom line: "Revolutions" dumbs down the plot and focuses more on special effects. Even the most die hard fan of the franchise will admit this. In my opinion, the pros and cons (some spoilers ahead): Cons: -Underused, (still) uninteresting minor characters such as Persephone and Merovingian. I was hoping their role would be bigger (and less comical) in this finale. Doesn't happen. -No more Twins. I know that this is simply personal taste, but I really liked their characters in "Reloaded." -Trinity's death. Why? Well, probably to make the finale seem less formulatic than it is. Works on that level but isn't necessarily in terms of the context of the plot. -Battle with the sentinels. Overkill to the max. Cool at first but got tedious eventually. -Again, this is personal taste, but I prefer the action sequences to be more one-on-one style with the slow-motion effects, martial arts and wire stunts. "Revolutions" doesn't offer as much of that as the first 2 movies. This makes the action more impersonal. Pros: -Special effects. Can't complain about the quality of visuals. Definitely superb and entertaining. -Final battle between Neo and Smith in the rain. That was indeed excellent even if over-the-top. Might as well enjoy the eye candy. -More of Seraph. By far my favorite minor character. All in all, I would recommend seeing it. It does entertain and offers visual treats never before seen. This franchise had the potential for a LOT more, but for some reason they decided to ditch most of the intelligence of the original "Matrix" film. So be it. Take it for what it is. Just know what to expect.
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Summary: Good action with no closure, this is a renter.
Review: It's sad that a movie trilogy that had the potential to be the Star Wars or Indiana Jones for a new generation just boils down to three movies that get progressively worse starting with Reloaded. The action and adventure aspect of revolutions is right on the mark. During the main battle sequences the action was impressive. But often it was cheapened by the inclusion of characters you really felt no connection too. Often the Wachowski's reverted to action/sci-fi stereotypes for their characters. These stereotypes where so blatant that one wonders if the Wachowski's were trying to play to certain groups. Another theme that is played out is the whole idea of "the one" or some messianic figure like Neo being crucified like Jesus Christ. It's sad that so much philosophy used in the first Matrix was completely lost in this final movie. We all knew that Neo was "the one," but then to realize that there were other Neo's before him; it left the door open for a whole relm of posibilities and they chose the most obvious one. I am not sure if this movie was catered to a specific audience for revenue or to plug some up coming online game (Matrix Online), or purhaps a comic book but this movie is a disappointment in the end. I wouldn't suggest buying this movie on DVD or VHS unless you absolutely MUST have a completed set. (...)I really wish is was worth more but frankly the movie was fun to watch but not mind expanding in the least.
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Summary: soem downfalls yes, but come on, it was ok
Review: I saw it last night and I gotta tell you it was good. it started out dumb with that whole Train man thing(...), then it went deeper into story as the war goes on, and some of the war sequences are great but some let it down a bit. Gloria Foster(the last Oracle) is replaced with Mary Alice. Hugo Weaving has the ability to fly as Agent Smith and the end battle between Neo and Smith has got to be the highlight. Though Neo was like sorta in this movie, I thoght he dissapeared a lot in this one, but when he comes back, man he is good. The machine that links Neo to The Matrix is awesome and creepy. Trinity, I think she died honsetly in the movie, the last time when Neo brought her back I thought that was cool but then they stuck to it. remember people every beginning has an end. The Maraveageon(Lambery Wilson) is in the beginning, he person who keeps Neo in the train station. the lock(Harry Lennix) has a small part at the end. Link(Harry Perrineau) has a smaller role as well as JAda Pinkett Smith(Niobe). the person who plays Seriph kicks ass as well. my god how many sentinels did they fight huh and the battle between Neo and Agent Smith seems like they got that from Dragon Ball Z. The guy who plays Bane(dont know his name) perfectly embodies the character Smith and Neo gets his eye burnt out, yikes. all in all I think some of the writing was sloppy and some of the characters were dumb(including the guy opereation one of those robots, the dude with the sliced up face). the end leaves new holes to new stories open, and if they make a new Matrix they better bring Neo back grand. seriouly people I thought that like Neo was Goku and Smith was like Vegeta. (...)
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