2nd to Matrix

Rating: 10/10 (9 November 2003)

Revolutions far surpasses the bench mark set by the already hugely critisiced Reloaded. Although neither two sequels barely reach the standard of the first movie, the Matrix, Revolutions indicates why this trilogy is looked upon as a new way of filmmaking; imitated countlessly in movies like charlie's angels, shrek, etc. The Wachowskis have drew a good deal of not making any public appearences for promoting the movies. This obvious reason of no-shows is largely due to the fact that they do not want to be questioned on the inner and more deeper meaning of the films. They have conjured up different themes like Christianity, bible, philosophy, life and death, choices, etc. Picking up styles from David Lynch films, the Wachowskis deliberate story lines is meant to question the audiences. As a result, different conclusions and theories have popped up in countless forums (1 topic every 30 seconds in ****.com If this film has freely guided audiences to what it was trying to say, what's the fun of watching the matrixes then?
Revolutions starts off where reloaded left, showing no compation to those who missed reloaded, as characters are not formaly introduced like new movies do. Neo is left in a coma after stopping sentinels at the end of reloaded, and is trapped in a place between the world of the machines, and the world of zion. There, he meets a new and fairly important character, Sati, who's parents are programmes with purposes. I will refrain from going deeper into the plot to avoid spoilers. Though Revolutions has less screen time for any individual characters, the Wachowskis manage to execute a pace that keeps the movie going as it should be. With great visual effects and expert choreography by Yuen Wo-Ping, the actions sequences are nothing less than amazing. the highlights include a 40 minute battle sequence of zion, that most expected to happen in Reloaded, and the final battle between Neo and Smith, aka Good vs. Evil. The final fight has mixed every culture of 'final battle' scenes in movie history; thunder storm, pouring rain, empty roads, and great music. Dosen't fall short of the kind of poetry in motion that has captivated audiences in Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon.

Overall, and excellent film in terms of story line, visuals, sound. The brothers should have an oscar contention for the final film, if not, nothing less than an achievement awards will be much obliged.