Sadly misunderstood and stunning film

Rating: 8/10 (21 August 2006)

What kind of art doesn't give you something to think about? The climax was just too unexpected for words and quite a doozy but not unbelievable. Part of me was expecting Larry and Andy to pull something like this. The climatic fight was so beautiful. The moves, the cinematography, the score, the background, ALL OF IT GREAT!!!! It was so apocalyptic and epic. Why don't people like this film more if not for just the fight alone? As for the rest of the film, it kind of got off to a slow start but I like the club scene and some interesting ideas regarding the nature of programs and emotions were given a long overdue treatment that is not appreciated enough. I don't really see the dialogue as ponderous. I see it as going into new territory regarding Neo's destiny and the increasing stakes. Keanu Reeves really makes us feel the weight and torment of Neo. Neo didn't want to be a hero and it would be easy for him to say that he was put in a position where he had no choice. But "Because I choose to" has become a immortal line for me. The Neo/Trinity romance I find bittersweet. Morpheus is put on the sidelines but he is still integral while background characters are given roles to play in the ultra-chaotic Zion battle which is think is quite original. I believe that Oscar nominations were robbed from John Gaeta (awesome visual effects), Zach Staenberg (the meticulous production designer), Don Davis (his spiritually exciting score) and Bill Pope (every shot of his is like a painting on canvas, I love him). So even though it may not be everything you expected just remember there is no spoon and you will find much to enjoy.