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Thanks to a friend within the large corporate behemoth known as
TimeWarner, I was able to a screening of "Matrix Revolutions" last
night in New York City.
So that you know where I stand in terms of my opinions on the first
two films in the trilogy, let me say that I really liked the original
film which seemed fresh and original when it first arrived on the
scene. "Matrix Reloaded," while entertaining, seemed bloated and
over-hyped and left me feeling sort of blasé about sitting through a
third chapter.
If "The Matrix" was the brain of the series and "Matrix Reloaded" the
fat that should have (in hindsight) been trimmed from the trilogy,
then "Matrix Revolutions" is pure lean and mean muscle that serves up
an astounding finale. It's a sci-fi lover's wet dream.
This movie delivers on the promise of the original film in a way
"Matrix Reloaded" didn't. The Wachowskis have thrown everything they
have at the screen and, wouldn't you know, it works. The film has
enormous action sequences chock-full of "Holy Shit!" moments that
make the freeway chase in the second film seem tiny and insignificant
in comparison, yet even with these bigger set pieces the movie
manages (rather surprisingly) to elevate the human drama in a way
most FX-driven movies seem unable to do.
There's a real sense that something important is at stake here and
the battle between good and evil/man and machine reaches an epic
scale that other genre filmmakers will be hard-pressed to top - some
of the imagery the artists involved have conjured up is truly
astounding. But it's not just about state-of-the-art effects.
Characters are forever changed. Lives are lost, including that of a
major player. Humanity is on the verge of extinction. The film wears
its bloody heart on its sleeve, making this the most human "Matrix"
of them all.
The film jumps right into its story without a recap of the previous
chapter. We're right where we were when we left off at the end of
"Reloaded" and the Wachowski brothers assume you're up to speed on
the story details. Right away things are noticeably better than
"Reloaded." The pacing is better than in the last film. The
performances are less stiff than before and the story more engaging.
The transition to a new actress in the role of the Oracle is seamless
and she's terrific. Jada Pinkett Smith gets a chance to shine with a
bigger, more important role than last time. The music roars in easily
the best score of the three films. The battle in Zion is incredible
and complex and full of human struggle. An epic fight in the skies
during the finale plays like the ultimate "Superman" movie, backed by
full orchestra and choir.
Is it big? Is it over-the-top? Fuck, yeah! What else do you
expect? It earns its place among other visionary sci-fi films of
recent decades and you can expect big boxoffice and huge DVD sales to
follow.
Yeah, some of the dialogue is grandiose and borderline cheesy. But
the pretentious atmosphere that nearly sunk "Reloaded" for me is gone
and the tone is more in sync with that of the original.
A side note: film snobs will predictably turn up their noses and
complain that they haven't been served a plate of delicate character
moments we all enjoy in other smaller, character-driven films (I say
this knowing a few in attendance felt the action overwhelmed the
characters). I would disagree and also say they're missing the point.
This is a postmodern take on the classic struggle between good and
evil told with kick-ass comic book artistry and a style uniquely its
own. It exists in and of itself and, if you accept the rules and
conventions the filmmakers have laid out within the universe they've
created, you will be rewarded. It doesn't hurt if you go into it expe
cting to see a big-budget commercial action film.
How does it end? Obviously I won't tell [MINISPOILER FJERNET] But
overall this is a far better film than the chapter that preceded it
and it delivers a rousing finale to a pretty amazing trilogy. Can't
wait to see it again.