Wonderfully bonkers

Rating: Null/10 (9 November 2003)

Mixed thoughts while watching this movie. One) That the special
effects are among the finest ever committed to celluloid. Two)
Trinity is one of the most fascinating heroines in recent years.
Three) When film-makers like The Wachowski brothers have
enough time and money, they can do anything Four) In creating a
universe where we're not sure what's real, the finale does leave
you wondering whether to cheer or wonder whether this is just
another red herring meant to confuse an already confused
audience. However, unlike many sniffy critics who have seen this as a
pretentious computer game, i loved it. Big clunky exoskeletons
fighting off big squid like machines is something never seen on
screen before and when you pay five quid for a movie, that's what
you want to see. Yes, much of the dialogue and logic is clunky but there are many
positive points here. Disappointing, fascinating, jaw-dropping, sexy, occasionally funny
and a feast for the senses. Well worth another look even though it
gives some the same effect as a scratch on the roof of your mouth
that just won't heal. Keep probing but eventually let it go. TMR is a
wonderful wound that may never heal.