As a Matrix fan i have some serious issues about Revolutions

Rating: Null/10 (29 May 2003)

Before I start my diatribe against Reloaded, the Wachowskis and in particular Silver I do like this film, both as a stand-alone feature and as the second part of The Matrix story but I have some serious reservations about the structure of the movie.
I like the way it builds on the original, I like the character extensions, the fight scenes, the pop philosophy, basically everything but it seems to me that each scene was over long and too many times the point was laboured. It appears to me that there was only enough material for two films and this middle part was stretched with unnecessary character development both new and old.
We all know that the first Matrix film was supposed to end with a trip to Zion but that was changed at the bequest of Silver. It appears that his control over the plot and structure was all for him to make 30% more money, not out of character for him.
For example, coming from the UK where we have had many atrocious club culture movies it is well documented that any club/dancing scene will only lead you down a dark cliché road that will be viewed as space filler. The whole shake the room (Will Smith anyone?) speech could have ended nicely with about one minute of dancing to give the impression of a happy Zion interspersed with Neo and Trinity love-making (another cliché I thought the Wachowskis would rise above and again was over long) instead it was laborious viewing with the same girl viewed about three times because she was scantily clad (another cliché).
This cliché theme continued in a bid to out-Hollywood Hollywood with any standard movie fare being extended beyond belief, I draw your attention the French baddie, the evil English twins, the large number of breasts on show, the car chase (great scene which had me gripping my seat but a cliché none the less), the wise old man (twice - Star Wars anyone), the choice between love and salvation, need I go on.
However I stress I did enjoy this but I believe there was no need for this movie the three should have been two. Therefore, I can't wait for Revolutions, as I believe it will be the best, even if you can work out half the plot from Reloaded.