The End of a Long Journey

Rating: Null/10 (5 November 2003)

The Matrix: Revolutions was a spectacular ending to a very entertaining trilogy. We knew from the beginning, or should have, that this was not a story that could end completely. Fortunately, this was not the history of a world. This was not a story about a world torn by a war between machine and man. This was a story about Neo. Many will feel that too much is left unsaid or undone by the end of Revolutions, but they must remember that this trilogy is not about the world, it is about Neo - his personal story. A great deal of this film takes place in Zion. As should be generally known, the machines mount an immense assault on Zion. The special effects were very convincing and the battle was intense. In spite of all of these elements, matters do not dissolve into mindless action. Instead, it progresses the path of the One. All elements in the film - the action, the long speeches, the love and the pain - are just to guide the One to the end of his path. It must be remembered that this trilogy is his tale. Once we remember that, we will see that this story was the essence of what we've come to desire from films. We want to see the human struggle. We want to see weakness, denial, tribulation, love, acceptance and sacrifice. This delivers it all. It is the most human tale. Many will hate this film. I loved it. I was deeply moved and I was satisfied to not take one step beyond the path of the One. It was enough.