Open Your Eyes

Rating: 9/10 (6 November 2003)

The Matrix Revolutions is a masterpiece. Based on critical reviews and reviews I've just heard people saying around here, I've just sent a great many of you into a spiral of anger, but for those who are undecided about this movie: see it. For those who think it's an abomination that ruins the series, open your eyes. In the words of Bane when he's possessed "Look past the skin, past these gelatinous cattle-eyes and see your true enemy." Now while this movie is not your enemy, you must look past the skin and dig deeper. Many people say that Reloaded was too much talk, not enough action(I seriously wonder if they fell asleep during the "Burly Brawl" as it's been dubbed, and the freeway chase but that's another story) but The Matrix was never simply an action movie, even the supposedly infallible first film had it's fair share of talk, in fact it did that more than any of the others. Reloaded did what a sequel should: it grabbed you with action, but didn't necessarily develop the plot or characters as much as it could have. Revolutions wraps it all up, tying up most of the loose ends while presenting one or two just for the viewers to chew on. Obviously some will have a problem with an ending that doesn't answer every single question they have, but I found it to be a perfect conclusion to a near-perfect series. I also like how it focused its attentions to the more minor characters rather than the Holy Trinity(pardon the pun) of Trinity, Neo and Morpheus. I could go on and on, but in the end you've probably already made up your mind whether or not you're going to see the movie and maybe even if you're going to love or hate it. Go in with an open mind and a pair of open eyes and I guarantee you'll walk away satisfied with some wonderful conversations to have with others who have seen it.