Rating: 
Summary: What a waste.
Review: The Matrix Revolutions completes the downward spiral in originality and quality from the original. With an even worse script than Matrix Reloaded, which contains 99% cheese and GCSE level philosophical debates, which labour over the points to an unbearable level. Neo's affinity with the Saviour/Jesus identity is made so blatant as to lose any narrative power. Why turn an original first film into a family film so close to Star Wars that I think someone will be getting sued. I think they inlisted the help of the creator of Ja Ja Binks to create most of the characters for this film and subsequently have the same irritating effect on the film as a whole, I'm thinking Link and that kid who saves the day. Even the quality of Agent Smith, who just about saves the second film, is diminished to the extent of losing the edge that made him undoubtedly the most compelling of all the characters. The frustration of watching a good idea wasted is the main reason for not seeing this cheesy Star Wars rip off that sells out it's original idea to appeal to the widest majority of people.
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Summary: horrible.............
Review: This movie sucked. I've been a huge fan of the Matrix series up to this point, but how could anyone screw this movie up so badly? Why didn't anyone working on it speak up and say "this is really going to suck"? 90% of the movie was incredible, but the ending seems like they just gave up on thinking. I only pray that they were just kidding with this one, and they are going to release the real ending in a couple of weeks.
Rating: 
Summary: Great End to Matrix Series
Review: I don't know what the critics who bashed this movie were watching, but I found it enjoyable because of these qualities - the ridiculously fun and over-the-top stylized fight scenes; crisp CGI special effects; the spectacular battle sequences between the machines and Zionites; the use of classic and esoteric philosophical, religious and mythological themes; the fate of heroes that normally don't happen in most mainstream Hollywood films. What I also liked about this film is the fact that because nothing is spelled out, it allows the viewer to think about what's going on.
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Summary: The Matrix Revolutions is not Revolutionary
Review: Whether you liked "The Matrix: Reloaded" or not you'll probably find yourself going to see this one no matter how you look at it. To be frank, this isn't a bad movie and neither was Reloaded. But again, the first Matrix movie had a such a level of superiority that you couldn't top. The things that were new and original are not anymore. Not only that but in this movie we spend LESS time in the Matrix. As I mentioned in my review on "The Matrix: Reloaded" the second movie is only a bridge to the third one. In this last installment things come together and it actually makes Reloaded look better. The acting isn't bad although the dialogue could use a touch up. They managed to explain how the Oracle looked different in a very believable way for The Matrix. The dialogue however could use a touch up. It isn't that the lines are stupid, it's one of those "I can't believe they said that" kind of messed up dialogue. The other part where the movie falls short is that no matter what, the character Neo still has little emotion. Even with his love-interest in Trinity we still see little emotion. A lot of plot holes from the second movie are filled and it makes Reloaded look better. But the overall plot of the film is actually a bit of a drag. The story is interesting , but the plot is nothing special. The movie is all about saving Zion, the last human civilization. The problem is that the movie spends TOO MUCH time on Zion. Expect this to be a war movie mostly, full of all the war movie themes of love, drama, and carnage of course. Let's face it. This movie was also overhyped, just like Reloaded was. Overhype always tends to make a movie worse because we expect so much from it and then we don't get it. This is no exception. Revolutions is a good movie but it misses what the first two had. That my friends is The Matrix itself. The characters don't spend nearly as much time in The Matrix, so don't expect a lot of fight scenes. Revolutions is only good to see once, however. It isn't a bad film but that doesn't make it good. Unlike the first two movies, you lose interest in Revolutions fast. You see it once and then you know how it ends. There are no really cool scenes that keep you coming back (I.e. the first Matrix had the Lobby Shooting Spree and the second one had the whole Freeway Chase scene). This one is actually rather boring a second time because the movie is drowned out in a lot of dialogue and overlong emotional scenes. The final battle is a little long and repetitive and as with the second one, you'll have to piece it all together. The first two Matrix movies were better than this I would say. At least the first two I could watch more than twice, but as I said, the first one set a bar that the next two films had to live up to, and they just couldn't do it.
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Summary: All I can say is: WOW!!!
Review: A lot of movie critics didn't much like The Matrix Revolutions, which supports my belief that a lot of movie critics are idiots. The movie is by no means perfect, but it's very good. All of the Matrix movies compel the audience to think, while at the same time provide some of the best action sequences put on film. All of the things outlined in the first two movies come together. I just finished watching this movie in theaters 2 1/2 hours ago and still have a tension headache from this movie's intense action scenes, respectfully. In my view, the best way to understand the Matrix movies in general is to understand the importance of technology as well as our sense of individuality. It seems thats the reason why the Matrix was set up by the machines so that a human being's individuality could be suppressed via the illusional world established by the machines. Overall, the Matrix films best articulate the human will to survive with the added legendary 'messiah' belief thrown in. I wish the climax could have been a little more dramatic but overall I don't think it detracts from the effectiveness of the film. Run, don't walk, to see it!
Rating: 
Summary: Matrix Revolutions - Good but not satisfying
Review: Just back from seeing 'The Matrix - Revolutions".
Yes, it looks great and it sounds great, but ultimately I was just left with an empty feeling. which was disappointing. After nearly 6-7 hours of screen time I was hoping that the third installment would bring the storyline to an acceptable conclusion. As it ends now I expect we'll se Matrix 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9 over the coming years. (Depends how much MONEY this one earns).
I noticed a few people saying you had to understand the final film to like it. Could one of these people explain the final film in less than 50 words?
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Summary: Not what I expected......
Review: When I first saw this film I will admit- I was dissapointed- I thought it was good but I did not love it with the passion I loved the first two. I was hoping they would go more into other ideas that they had brought up in "Reloaded". They unfortunately did not. I will always think we could have got something much better than this but this is what we got. So to make peace with this film I saw it again. I have to say I think I did not like it the first time cause I expected too much. This was a good film. The plot was good and there are things to think about. My only problem I still have is this- They should not have left neo out of the film for a whole 30 minutes- more intercutting could have helped. I will always wonder what if they went into differant ideas and explained more of the matrix but they did not. I'll just deal. It is still a great conclusion to some better than average action flicks. As action series go here are my ratings.
Lord of the Rings
Star Wars
The Matrix By the way in reloaded why did the agents try to delete the key maker- wouldn't that have screwed up everything.
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Summary: The perfect end to a simply amazing trilogy
Review: ... Revolutions is the end to the most original idea to come along in movies in years. Yes, I know. It's got anime and sci-fi elements all over it.. but it manages to make them it's own. The CGI sequences in Zion are among a handful of convincing and realistic and naturalistic on film to date. It feels like a battle. It is frantic and wild and violent. Sci-fi tends to slip into clean or stilted combat. This feels like a bloody war movie of the highest order. The acting is heartfelt and sad. This is a movie about death... about ending. There is a sense in the theater that everyone on screen knows they can, and likely will, die today. Keanu Reeves was born to play Neo, and has created a character so subtle and complex that he conveys more in his eyes than most summer characters were allowed in their entire screenplays. Fishburne engenders respect and familiarity. I can never say enough about Moss' Trinity. Here is a true female action hero, who somehow manages to be the tender, loving girlfriend you can't help but melt into. Mary Alice as our replacement Oracle doesn't miss a beat. She has her own mojo, but seems to channel Gloria Foster. And if there is a God, I will see Collin Chou in more American films. Hugo Weaving? Just watch the man, he's genius. The movie rewards it's fans, relating to Enter The Matrix and Animatrix in ways that the non-initated don't even know they are missing. Those who loved Reloaded will adore Revolutions. It's the payoff. While there are still questions to be answered in a Matrix sort of way, all the major plot points and questions are answered. If you pay attention, most of the little points are clarified too. To those who hated Reloaded, well, what can I say? The original movie was the first chapter to a book that was maybe a bit too complicated for everyone to dig. Yes, I know. You've heard critics say it's all mumbo jumbo. Yes, I know. Those same critics call it metaphysics and philosophy lite. But those are the sort of topics that you honestly get what you want out of them. Just like Revolutions. It's got alot to say, if you want to hear it. A beautiful movie. An amazing spectacle. A thought-provoking ride. But most of all, a funeral for this level of thought in science fiction and action. A funeral for The Matrix. I never want to hear Peter Travers or his kind complain about another shallow, soulless summer blockbuster comic property film again. You had your deep, intellectual, daring film. The Wachowski's took their vision and ran with it. They took their chances. You guys played it safe by garnering attention through negativity. What a shame, you missed a fantastic movie.
Rating:
Summary: Fun, but not Film
Review: This movie was exactly that - just a movie. The underlying philosophy barely exists, half of the events in these movies don't make sense, and "Reloaded" may as well have been a video game. For those of us who appreciate decent film, this movie is less than satisfactory. For those of you who appreciate sensationalist manufactured computer generated nonsense, this movie is perfect for you. I admit, I had fun, but it wasn't worth my nine dollars. And at the end - no, the possibility for a sequel does not exist. The end of war is peace, and that's what humanity got. By the way, the acting was sub-par. And the best example of a monologue in this film is Agent Smith's "chilling" interrogation at the end of the film. In the end, the Wachowski brothers simply got together some drugs, an intro to philosophy textbook, and some computers. "The Matrix" series is the result. Also, the entire series is a downward spiral. The acting does deteriorate, the dialogue is wretched, and to put it simply, the Wachowski brothers let success go to their heads. A concept such as the Matrix should not be spoiled by senseless action. Alas, such is Hollywood I guess.
Rating:
Summary: not as good as the second but.........
Review: come on you guys, this movie was great.I cant imagine why anyone woudnt like this one compared to the others.
things i liked:
AMAZING visual effects.i was totally blown away.
great, great, machine battle.that alone
was worth my 7.50.
the battle with smith was better than i could have
imagined.some would say two people flying through the air at incredible speeds is fake and stupid,but i loved it.
and now for the bad things:
too much talking and not quite enough action.what i could say though is that they did make up for that during the machine and smith battles.what also dissapointed me was revolutions almost complete lack of martial arts.the kung fu was kept to a bare minimum. and what the hell happened to the oracle? i think it was half explained at some point but i never fully grasped that.oh!i just realized something else. there was no bullet time at all. anyway,I saw revolution on sunday and when trinity died,the whole audience laughed.and during that scene i realized that neo and trinity have no chemistry together whatsoever. it sounds like i hated this movie but im just pointing out some things they could have changed.this might sound odd but i thought there was too much backround chorus and no rock music.they also left the trainman with not enough explanation or action. one more thing i did like was the little girl.she was cute and had a suprisingly large part in this film.well,hopefully ill see this in imax,and then ill see it again, and then its off to see return of the king!no honestly, i loved this movie. if you see three movies this winter, see matrix revolutions, matrix revolutions,and return of the king.and if you still want to go to the movies,see matrix revolutions again.
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