Car Crash

Rating: 4/10 (8 April 2004)

What a dire film! As a massive fan of the first Matrix film, and a semi-supporter of the second, I can't believe how badly the plot was lost in this one.
The main reasons for considering the original film to be a classic were the visual style and impact, and the great martial arts set pieces. This film is largely set in a hole in the ground (score nil points for visual impact), and the fight scenes are no longer interesting, as they forgo martial arts for superman II style flying antics(except Sups II was a much much better film).
And the end?? Without giving too much away to those of you lucky enough not to have seen this (**possible spoiler**).................................................................. .. Why is everyone so happy that the squiiddies packed up and went home? They actually trust them not to come back and finish the job? A little Naive. Also, have they forgotten that billions of people are still plugged into the machines up stairs?? Doh!
Finally, did the meeting between the Oracle & the Architect remind anyone else of the George Burns film "Oh God, You Devil"?? Its like "it was all a game. Same time next century? Yeh, OK"
Rubbish.
It took Lucas 20 yrs to screw up his franchise, the W bros have done it in 4. Well done chaps.