Lotsa Action -- Computer Effects Keep Getting Stronger

Rating: 8/10 (9 November 2003)

If for no other reason, this movie series has been of major importance in the way it created, expanded and pushed forward the computerized special effects business. There is still a long way to go. Computer generated armies like in LOTR or the Mummy, for example, cannot match the human ones of movies like Hero -- at least yet. Recently, a university professor networked approx. 2000 new Macintosh computer with newly developed software that essentially created one computer matching the capabilities of a many times more expensive supercomputer. If someone in Hollywood grabs this technology, hold onto your lugnuts, Emma.
I enjoyed this movie, as I did the others. Lots of action and effects. The premise is good and makes for a good story. Without getting into spoiler, I will just say the ending disappointed me because of the unfilled holes/questions. They are the kind that create sequels, just the kind that qualify as loose ends.
Overall, I think most Sci-fi lovers will enjoy this movie a lot. Critics will hate it, cuz that is what critics do. They look at movies totally different than humans. Then they proceed to validate their existence by either trashing it, because it is trendy and makes them look real smart, or the coo and gurgle platitudes of praise, like they did for that dreadfully boring, predictable Gladiator movie to maintain their welcome status in the clique of self-congratulations.
I think the Matrix trilogy is going to set well in Sci-fi/Fantasy history with other multi-movie sets like LOTR, Star Wars, Star Trek. I am anxious to see the eventually special boxed set of all 3 with whatever special additions will surely be included.