Matrix no. 3

Rating: 1/10 (20 August 2009)

This week, I have watched two of the worst films I have seen for a long time. The first was The Matrix - Revolutions, the third and final part of the trilogy. I don't know if you have seen it, but the plot is based around the story of Jesus. There is even a part when Neo goes to fight his arch rival and there is a light around him, which signifies a cross. Needless to say, he sacrifices himself to save his fellow man. The religious iconography in this film has destroyed the entire concept of the film. The first in the series is very dark and tells a tale of looking for the hidden truth. The idea stands very well between all the fight scenes and action shots. The second film is pure and utter existential philosophy, but with a bit more fighting and the for mentioned action scenes. The third film is absolute drivel. The idea actually does come to a head, but the whole mood of the Matrix idea is spoilt with metaphorical references to Christ, to such an extent that Neo actually becomes the Saviour of the human race.