worthy conclusion to transcendental series

Rating: 10/10 (27 May 2004)

Some have said that the time gaps between issues of the Matrix series rendered dramatic developments and narrative techniques irrelevant. I say no. The 3rd and concluding chapter of the "Matrix" saga,at least on video lives up to its predecessors and far outstrips the technically impressive but emotionally inert second chapter. The challenge for a movie of scope is to be able to embrace the personal and the Wachowski brothers amply achieve that. Even more, the challenge of a series is to culminate, not merely conclude, and Matrix Revolutions does indeed finish and exceed the previous chapters, BUT ONLY if you watched the first two. As a movie oriented afternoon/evening of philosophical impact, emotional enlightenment and kick-ass entertainment, it was be a challenge to surpass the Matrix trilogy and in particular, this conclusion of the series.