As a Matrix fan i have some serious issues about Revolutions

Rating: Null/10 (28 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.