The Matrix Revultion

Rating: 2/10 (17 June 2009)

I might get a lot of flak for comparing 'The Matrix Revolutions' with 'Lord of the Rings 3,' however each had the same concept: 1st half was basically nothing followed by the enviable second act "final battle." Sure when the big bang sets off, it's non-stop CGI. Is it exciting? No. It's just "look at what we can do with a budget" technology. Zero characters we cared about, so if they lived, died, sliced, diced, we could care less. In fact, I might have secretly hoped the humans perished; at least the computer & its renegade programs had heart. And enough with the "why, why, why" whining Neo. He's playing dumb, and though that's his forte, by this third installment, it's just plain annoying. As parts two and three were filmed simultaneously, I felt more and more sorry for wonderful actors Moss and Fishburne who, by this point, are just jumping through hoops held by the Wachowskis, much as Jackson and McGregor did for Lucas in the 'Star Wars' mediocre prequels. I've already given the summary, but here's even more depth: Neo, Trinity and gang must stop Agent Smith, aid and be aided by the (new) Oracle, and ward off a 10,000,000 to 1 fight against the machines. While the movie's a waste, three things irked me beyond recovery. #1 Yes, unfortunately, Gloria Foster, who played the Oracle in Parts 1-2, died in real life, they made such a stink about a new "form" (or actress) Oracle – seriously. Just say 1 line that she decided a new shell and move on. #2 A main character dies in the end – for like seven minutes. #3 You ever wait for a train for too long? You will in this film as well. Only two scenes fared well: Neo's finale with Smith and the Oracle/Architect's conversation. Sadly, those added up to the only 15 decent minutes out of 129.