GREAT MOVIE - if you're hoping to see another one.

Rating: 8/10 (10 November 2003)

It appears as though the Wachowski Bros. would actually like to make another Matrix some day after all. That is, if they want to answer some of the questions they brought of in this 'finale'. I was informed that this final sequel was supposed to wrap it up. In some ways, it did just that.
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SURE, it looks like Morpheus and Niobi are finding their lost love. Zee and the operator from Morpheus's team were reunited emotionally after much tense worry over whether they'd see each other again. Young geek has become a man through war and fire. AND the war, of course is over... Or is it? And for how long? I'll tell you how long! Just as long as the machines decide 'it's over'. At some point down the line, that shakey truce could unravel. Naturally, not due to the machines changing their mind; i'm sure they don't change their mind or lie like we do. BUT, what if the unstable humans decide to form some kind of attack? Maybe they won't as long as they know the machines could wipe them out whenever they take a notion. But is that REALLY freedom??? Not for me, but maybe for the W Bros. it's good enough. And then there's The One. Is he dead? Well, could be, but the oracle says, 'oh i'm sure we'll see him again.' Hmmm... what's this? Doesn't sound like the wrapping-up closure I was looking for in this film. Believe me, I don't mind if they want to make another film; but just don't leave me hanging as to whether they actually will or not.
NOT TO MENTION, my favorite character SPOILER of MAJOR PROPORTIONS: Trinity gets killed in this one. I didn't like that. NOW, if they had given any closure to this movie, I'd be fine with this. But they didn't, it's STILL open and almost as much as at the end of Reloaded. And way more open than at the end of the first Matrix. To me, that's just not right. Say you'll make another one or close this up.
I ONLY say this because these three movies drew me into them. I'm the hugest fan of these movies compared to anyone. I think as a trilogy (omitting the ending to this one) They ARE THE best movies I have ever seen. I don't mind that this one ended with such an obvious openning for more at it's conclusion, just DON'T SAY THERE's no more!!! Make more or wrap it up, that's all i'm saying.
I'm only extremely fearful that the Brothers created a bolder to heavy for them to lift. I could see how making the spectrum of this drama an overwhelming task to conclude once and for all, but that's why they get paid so much, isn't it? I mean, with the money they'll walk away from after all the dust clears, you'd think they could have made the ending a bit contained that the one they did. IN FACT: MY ONLY ONLY complaint (other than SPOILER the demise of Trinity (and Neo, too; to me THEY are The One, not just Neo.) Trinity's love for him; i think, gave him his power -if you remember from the first one) is the ending. I couldn't have dreamed of a movie that made me love them more than this trilogy. But the ending left me with a sick feeling in my stomach. But ONLY because I fear there will be no more movies. HONEST.
Oh yeah; and one more FEAR. What if they make this into a TV show. Fine. But what if it bombs? It would most likely be cut off with no more closure. That's what i'm saying!!!
SPOILERS ARE DONE!!!
All in all, I loved these films. No offense Keanu, but if any director can make your performances so believable and real, they deserve all the money they get! Not really, however, Mr. Reeves did a WoNDERFUL job in his character. AND CARRIE ANN MOSS was tough, enchanting, and just plain cool. Excellent work there for both. There are just too many names to go on with, but Fishburne was awesome too. I like any movie he's in, so there wasn't much surprise there that I like him yet again. All the acting was top-notch.
The special effects: well, I'd need a WHOLE other sections to send in if I wrote about them, except that they were the BEST I've ever seen. AND to those 'poo-pooers' that keep griping about CGI. All I have to say is, get used to it; it's here to stay. And to me that's a good thing. I think it's just as good as the clay models or other tactics of old. In some cases, even better. I'd watch the movie right now, despite it's ending, just to see the attack on Zion by the sentinel, snake thing.
I gave this movie 8/10. I wanted to give 10/10 and WILL if they make another movie. But I can see me watching the first ones again and feeling bad, knowing that the end won't satisfy me.