Meaning of Matrix Revolutions---Spoilers--Beware

Rating: 6/10 (6 November 2003)

*****Spoilers for Matrix Revolutions--Beware
*****Spoilers for Matrix Revolutions
The Matrix Revolution theme is based heavily on `everything that has a beginning must have a end.' `The One', Neo, as prophesized by the Oracle, has the ability to bring an end to the machine domination of the human minds via the Matrix. The architect, who designed the Matrix, knows through trial and error, that not every human will accept this simulated world and will try to overthrow the machines. Thus, in an effort to contain and control these humans, Mr. Smith is created as the `Anti-One' to basically keep humans who do not accept the Matrix program in check and lead `The One' to the Architect for rebooting purposes to purge all humans minus a minimal amount needed to sustain Zion. Mr. Smith though becomes a rogue program-undisciplined and questions his existence and purpose.

The only way the Matrix can sustain its existence is by rebooting; however, this can only be done by humans because their minds must be willing to accept this existence or simulation. Revolution starts out with the ramifications of Neo not rebooting the system; the machines coming to kill the all humans in Zion-outside the Matrix.
Mr. Smith, the rogue program, is acting more like a virus than a program created to perform a sequence of operations, also threatening the existence of the matrix. The Oracle, in her infinite wisdom understands this and allows Smith to overtake her even though she could have evaded him-she has a purpose-Mr. Smith is able to continue on his path of elimination, versus pursing her perpetuating his existence.
Neo, in the last scene, shows that he understands that Mr. Smith's existence was entirely dependent on his existence-there is no purpose for the `Anti-One' if the `One' dead. In this scene, the Oracle wisdom again resonates as Mr. Smith confusingly states, `everything that has a beginning has an end.' Neo allows Smith to kill him. Mr. Smith Ends.

The roles and subsequent actions we partake may appear simple, though they in fact may be much more complex and vise versa. The `free will' we possess provides us the opportunity for insight. We should utilize this insight and not take things for their surface value.
The Oracle's purpose is to show the value of belief and its ability to propel us to find the answers within ourselves. Our belief system can empower us to overcome obstacles. The Oracle should never die.