This IS NOT the Phantom Menace -> (Insinuated spoilers)

Rating: 9/10 (7 November 2003)

You will either hate this film or love it - there is no middle ground - you will accept the story or you won't. Those that are in the middle at the moment will find their side (they're just a little slower than the rest of us)
Six of us saw Revolutions - 1 hated it, 1 didn't know what to think, 1 couldn't believe the ending and wanted more Kung Fu, 1 thought it was alright... and 2... yes, just a measly 2 loved it (including myself).
And at the moment I don't understand why the others don't love it(!) It's better than Reloaded because it's the concluding story, it brings (most of) the tail ends of the story, it has a kick ass adrenaline ride in the middle that would have stood up as a perfect ending (had this been some other film not trying to push the boundaries of what people are thinking).
There are 2 problems... not with the film... with the people who don't like it... 1. They have made the film theirs, and have forgotten that it is the Wachowski's epic - it is the Wachowski's story and they decide the path (not the viewers) 2. They need a constant stream of verbal diarrhoea to maintain the logic centers in their brain and keep them thinking - "Gee there is a lot of backstory and theology in here!"
The film pulls away from gumballing the viewer with Architect babble - it's there to move the plot along, but is mostly put into symbolism. And whilst brilliant Hell is unleashing all over the screen (and the sad bits kind of do lack acting ability), I (as a Star Wars fan) would choose this over Attack Of The Clones.
If you want to enjoy this film: 1. Drop your preconceptions - this is not your film, you are along for the ride. 2. Read the pictures (they are the words) - they will tell you what the symbolism is 3. Agree that the Tagline is a tagline and not the answer to the trilogy - there is no ending in life, so why should there be one here - life does go on. 4. Enjoy the film for what it is - popcorn