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Rating: 6/10 (16 November 2003)

The Matrix Revolutions is the end of the Matrix trilogy, one of the most spectacular trilogies ever. The third film is like Star Wars E6: ROTJ: terrific SPFX, but the film is not better than the first two. Also in this case ROTJ is MUCH better than Matrix Revolutions. Matrix Revolutions can only compete with the first two Matrix films, if the competition is based on the SPFX. The fight between Neo and Agent Smith was really cool and the fight between Zion and the Sentinels. There was actually nothing wrong with the film, but if you leave the SPFX away, then you see that the movie doesn't give anything new. I think everyone has seen enough kung-fu and has heard enough blablabla for now.
The Matrix Reloaded was already a little disappointing compared with the first Matrix, and Revolutions is nothing better. In fact Revolutions was worse than Reloaded. The first movie was SO good, and now those sequels are just common sf-action movies with some bla-bla in it. The Wachowski brothers started with such a great story and idea, but it's like they knew that the first Matrix couldn't be beaten by the sequels. It's a real shame that they haven't made it better while they COULD make it better.
But I have a consolation for the fanatics and freaks. Even though the movie is carried by the SPFX, the characters don't disappoint. Keanu Reeves still plays Neo well, Carrie-Ann Moss Laurence Fishburne are still sympathetic characters, not to mention Hugo Weaving as the evil Agent Smith. He's more evil than ever. They saved the movie from total disaster.
The trilogy will not be forgotten, but it failed where the LOTR trilogy will succeed. That's a fact. The first Matrix was like a McLaren car from Formula 1, racing at 200 m/h, but the engine blew up after the end of Reloaded and it stayed in the pit lane in Revolutions. The ride is over. Lord Of The Rings will win the grand prix with their Ferrari.
6/10
Neo's life is based on Jesus, Neo is the 'neo'(new) Messiah.