The Final Ride - and what a ride!

Rating: 10/10 (6 November 2003)

I watched The Matrix Revolutions tonight after reading so many mixed reviews and, frankly, I was prepared for a let-down. I sat in the theater, stunned - it is one of the best films I've ever seen. Beyond the amazing special effects, beyond the hype and long anticipation for this film and some closure, the story line is perfect. Not Hollywood, but perfect.
I suppose maybe the ending for the Hollywood types would be Trinity waking up in bed, going into the bathroom to find Neo taking a shower, who greets her with, "Hey hon - you oversleep? It's time to go to work." After all, it worked in Dallas.
The battle of Zion is almost too much to get your arms around in a single viewing; it sets a new standard in special effects. Comparing this to the battle scene in, say, Attack of the Clones, is laughable. The casting was great, except Gloria Foster was regretfully missed. The explanation of her changed look (as Mary Alice) worked on several levels, and was touching without being interruptive. Young Tanveer Atwal as Sati was an exceptional casting decision. Jada Pinkett Smith, piloting through the mechanical line, was great. (For a brief moment, I couldn't help but to compare this scene with Luke Skywalker going down the trench on the Death Star so many years ago, and wonder in awe what the technology will bring us in another 25 years!)
This trilogy is, simply, historic. Thanks to the Wachowski Brothers for such a great ride!