The Matrix Revolutions (2003)

  Plot Summary

Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne) and Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss) are worried about Neo (Keanu Reeves). He hasn't returned from the computerised world known as the Matrix and yet there is no trace of him in the Matrix. Neo wakes up and finds himself stuck in a place somewhere between reality and the Matrix with no idea how he got there or how he is going to get out.

Meanwhile the Sentinel probes which have been drilling towards Zion to destroy the city are getting nearer. The people prepare to defend the city as the showdown between man and machine gets closer...

Review

If the plot summary is a little confusing you haven't seen the first two 'Matrix' movies. The Matrix, the first movie is full of clever, imaginative, science fiction ideas. The sequel, The Matrix Reloaded concentrated on special effects and action, rather than the story or characters. Unfortunately the action scenes were long drawn out and lacked excitement and suspense. The Matrix Revolutions also goes for action rather than plot and while the story might be lacking there is nothing lacking in the fantastic special effects and exciting action scenes. The battle for Zion is particularly well done. In fact, the best action scenes are actually outside the 'Matrix' in the "real" world!

The acting and script take a back seat and there are a few corny lines that have to be overlooked. Nobody gets a chance to shine as there isn't much time given to the development of the characters. It looked like the main cast slipped easily back into the characters of Neo, Morpheus, Trinity, and, of course, nasty Agent Smith who were as before without offering anything new dimensions.

While this movie is advertised as the big showdown between man and machine, and the idea of "everything that begins has an end" the movie actually leaves plenty of opportunity for a return visit to the 'Matrix'!

Lasting thought: Everything that starts has an end.

Bottom Line: Great action and special effects, more exciting than The Matrix Reloaded, but the story never comes close to The Matrix which was original and imaginative.

Reviewed by Niall Quinn, Premier Movie Reviews 2003

Genre: Science Fiction

Certificate: 15's

Directors: Larry and Andy Wachowski

~ Main Cast ~

Keanu Reeves

Laurence Fishburne

Carrie-Anne Moss

Hugo Weaving

Mary Alice

Monica Bellucci

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