The Matrix trilogy ends on a disappointing note

Rating: 7/10 (14 December 2008)

"The Matrix Revolutions" is the third film in the Matrix trilogy. Picking up where the second film left off, this one is split between two separate attempts to repel the machine army: one spear-headed by Commander Lock and the other led by Neo.
Much of what can be said about this film is a continuation of the criticisms levelled at the second film in the trilogy. Once again the visuals are top-notch but they are of little consequence in a film that gets bogged down in philosophy and trying to top the effects of the previous films.
The cast is basically the same as in the previous film so you should know exactly what to expect there. However, the part of the Oracle had to be re-cast because Gloria Foster passed away while the previous film was still shooting. The screenwriters wrote this change into the script but I didn't quite buy it.
The Wachowski's can't be faulted for the look of the film as it upholds the high standard set by "The Matrix Reloaded". The music is once again above average and fitting for the material as well. However, the film is little more than an attractive package with disappointing contents.
I wouldn't necessarily say that the second & third Matrix films ought to be ignored but there's no question that they represent a noticeable drop in quality from the first film. They're still above-average action flicks but they don't come close to capturing the magic of the original.