A fitting final chapter

Rating: Null/10 (6 November 2003)

"The Matrix: Revolutions" is a fitting final chapter to the "Matrix" trilogy. It ties up most of the loose ends of the first two movies (it doesn't answer all the questions, but I think this was intentional), and brings it to a logical conclusion. There is one major flaw that I found difficult to overlook: although I sat through the entire movie, the almost complete lack of an exposition made it feel like walking into a movie that was almost over. While anyone could argue that the final two films of the trilogy are really one long film, if I'm going to pay full price for a movie, I want to see more than the third act.
That's not to say that I didn't enjoy the movie. There are some beautiful action scenes and cinematography (particularly the lobby shootout towards the beginning of the film, and the final battle for the fate of the matrix). I also found myself actually caring about the citizens of Zion. They're up against nearly impossible odds, and they all know it; it's clear that they aren't preparing for battle as much as they are preparing to die. Also, I felt that the ending was very appropriate (even though people seem to disagree). It brought the story to a logical conclusion, yet left the door open for other possibilities. I don't think we'll see a sequel, but I think it will give fans something to talk about.
Overall, I have to say that I did enjoy this movie as a final chapter to the "Matrix" trilogy, but it feels too much like a final chapter to stand on its own. I recommend watching the first two movies the day before seeing this one, and keep in mind that it is just an ending and not much else.