I just saw "Matrix Revolutions." It sucked donkey-balls. Ask me anything

[brainshrub]

[FDRrocks]

1. I was gonna see it...

but then decided to wait until the weekend to see matinee times....

Does it answer all the complex questions about the series?

[Prisoner_Number_Six]

4. Don't waste your money.

I guess the Wachowski brothers lost all real interest after the first one or something. All the tricks were used up, and there was nowhere new to go. The storyline fell apart, the actors relied on the rush from the first flick, and except for a couple of under-lit kung fu fights and a lot of inane pseudophilosophical babbling, it was all empty space. Even the computer-animated stuff was lousy!

WAY disappointing. Glad it's the last one.

[Pert_UK]

6. Last one? Don't fool yourself.....awaiting The Matrix in LA for the final

insult to anyone with a brain......

:-)

The first was the best Hollywood action film in years, with genuine philosophical questions posed and originality.

I've vomited more intelligent things that the 2nd film...

P.

[Prisoner_Number_Six]

9. I'd hope they have enough sense to cut and run

but of course they won't. There are enough bored teenage boys out there to buy enough tickets to keep them going for another one. Too bad.

They need to come up with something as innovative as "bullet time" (their name) was in the first one. All the fights and changes in perspective revolved around it. But now it's old-- others started using it in TV commercials before the first one left the big screen, for cryin' out loud!

I don't see anything fresh or amazing coming up. Go buy a copy of the Animatrix series, instead. Now, THAT is some cool animation!

[brainshrub]

15. Animatrix was cooler than Matrix II & III

Loved it.

[brainshrub]

10. No...and it raises lots more questions.

Such as:
1) Why did Neo explode?
2) How can you get impaled with three spikes and still have a tender good-bye that lasts half an hour?
3) You can bypass the machines security by simply flying OVER them?

My own opinion is that the Wacowski brothers been smokeing crack with George Lucas.

[LTR]

25. THAT'S what I was thinking

If I was impaled in four or five places by large spikes, I certainly wouldn't be that calm. Especially for ten minutes of melodrama.

The more and more I think about it, the more I feel I've been had by Warner Brothers. "Revolutions" is not a very good movie.

Although, I did have to watch "Reloaded" on DVD a few times to learn to appreciate it. It has grown on me over time.

[youngred]

52. Answers

1) because Smith Assimilated him and was destroyed
2) She was probably numbed to it all by adrenaline, that's not uncommon at all actually
3) the electrical storms which plague the planet do not allow the machines to go past them without being shorted out.

If you put this much thought into the rest of the movie no wonder you didn't get it

[Cush]

2. really?

I never saw the second and wasn't blown away by the first.

[Guaranteed]

3. Yeah, I'm not surprised.

The best thing about those movies were the special effects. All the pseudo-philosophical garbage was remedial and tedious. And, the direction and acting of the 2nd one was absolutely HORRIBLE.

I have no clue as to why people are so infatuated with this series.

[Pert_UK]

5. Disagree. 1st was groundbreaking & intelligent....downhill from there.

The premise of the first was great - classic Cartesian "evil demon" delimma, i.e. are we really here, experiencing life or are we being deceived into believing we're here by an evil demon (or in The Matrix, the errrr......matrix).

Groundbreaking special effects.

Unbelievably stylish.

Reasonable acting.

Good script.

It actually entertained and made cinemagoers THINK for a change.

Unfortunately, the 2nd one went tits-up.....they were trying FAR TOO HARD to make it look good - rather than managing the effortless, unaffected style of the first, the actors look like they're on a catwalk. Also, they began to lose the plot and contradicted things from the first film. The script lacked style and substituted psychobabble nonsense for genuine insight/originality and the fight scenes went on far too long, to distract from the lack of sensible plot.

I've heard that the 3rd is even worse.

If you ask me, the 2nd Matrix suffered the same thing as Blade 2. The original had style, the 2nd was affected and trying far too hard.

At least Terminator lasted 2 films before it just went shite, substituting action for plot, coherence, script and interest.

IMHO of course.

P.

[Guaranteed]

21. Groundbreaking, yes.

As far as the special effects went.

I think the "intelligence" part is where I differ with you. I wasn't impressed with the "philosophy" of it.

The Cartesian stuff is a played-out gimmick. I'm sorry I'm being so negative, but the whole premise, both philosophically and as a matter of pop culture, is just remedial. Everybody has thought of that stuff. That's why it turned me off. I could tell they were going for some kind of eye-opening religious epiphany, like they'd come up with this really deep idea or something. It makes me angry and makes me want to laugh at the same time.

I agree that the first one was a lot better than the second though. God, I almost walked out of the second one in the first half hour. It was unbearable.

[Rashind]

34. I agree, it is poor philosophically.

A much better exploration of the Cartesian evil-genius hypothesis can be found in The Thirteenth Floor. Everyone hated it though. Must have been the lack of a fight scene where you can fall asleep, wake up fully rested, and still be on the same damn fight scene.

[madrchsod]

7. my son went to see it

tonight. he had to buy tickets in advance ,i think he was seeing it in a i-max theatre.. the second has the dumbist fight scenes i`ve ever seen in a big budget movie,then take away half the babble and then there may be a good movie left. revolutions? i`ll wait till the dvd.

[brainshrub]

8. No, wait for it to come out on network television.

It's THAT bad.

[demgrrrll]

12. Once you are aware that one of the brothers left his wife for a

dominatrix some of the costuming becomes explainable.
I did have to laugh at the obviousness of that aspect of the film. I thought this last film ran out of steam. I loved the first film the last two were so-so. Overall critics rating was c-.

[foo_bar]

17. there's a good name for a porno

"donna matrix"

[brainshrub]

41. Wait for it to be a Saturday cartoon.

[aeon flux]

11. The effects and storyline

are about as compelling as watching The Power Rangers.

Only thing I liked about the Matrix is the soundtrack.

[brainshrub]

14. Exactly! It was like the Power Rangers

Only, in the Power Rangers the acting is better.

Oh...and with the Power Rangers you get to have perverted thoughts about the pink one.

[aeon flux]

16. LOL!

:evilgrin:

[brainshrub]

40. Welcome to DU

[onebigbadwulf]

22. I can't tell you...

how many late nights I spent with Amy Joe Johnson in my head.... :evilgrin:

[salmonhorse]

39. Aeon Flux!!

Love that moniker ~

[kyrasdad]

13. I was waiting to see Superman and Lois Lane during

Neo and Smith's final battle... and that ending... ugh... I paid 8 bucks for this shit? Puh-leeeze...

However, the attack scene on Zion was really, REALLY, well done... They should have stopped it there and let everyone wonder what the hell happened to Neo...

[roguevalley]

18. The only reason I watch the matrix is for Agent Smith.

He cracks me up. I love Hugo Weaving.

[LTR]

26. The best character in the trilogy

Where the hell was he in "Revolutions"? A few entertaining scenes, and a cheesy fight scene at the end.

Agent Smith rules! Funniest villian ever in a movie!

[PurityOfEssence]

19. Is it worse than "Kill Bill"?

Sometimes it takes a lot of resources to make something really dreadful...

[4323Lopez]

20. Does Neo still jump and fly and the other bad guys reproduce?

[Loonman]

23. I'm gonna see it

I don't listen to fanboys or movie reviews.

[LTR]

24. Very disappointing

Just saw it yesterday, and just to warn you - it is by far the weakest of the series. And I've rarely seen a movie in the theatres that has left me so underwhelmed.

The first one was a classic. Awesome movie. The second one was a little bit of a letdown (but on DVD, if you FF past the rave scene, it becomes a much better movie with some great action and ironic humor).

The plot of "Revolutions" was hokey, the action was underwhelming, and it took all of what was bad about "Reloaded" (which was a fairly decent movie - not great, though) and stretched it out to a two hour running time. Instead of the surreal surroundings of the Matrix itself, we're treated to an overblown scene of blasting robot squid invading an underground city). Even worse - hardly any Agent Smith (the best character in the trilogy).

I know every Matrix fan will have to go see it, but my advice? Go to a matinee, save a litle money, and buy "The Animatrix", which, although it's animation, showed more style and creativity than this two-hour circle jerk of a movie.

The first one asked a lot of questions. The second went into some interesting directions. The third one plods and wastes your time. "Matrix Revolutions" is $8.50 and two hours I will never get back.

[Az]

27. Y'all just didn't get it

The American audience has become lazy and complaicent. We expect everything to be explained to us by the ignorant companion that acompanies the hero. The Matrix is a movie to think about. It is not some bit of candy. It is a meal. You are going to have to work at it to figure out what is going on. There are clues strewn throughout the films. You have to figure out what they mean.

Come on. Do we really need another Scary Movie? A movie that just holds us in place for an hour and a half and keeps us complaicent? Or can we handle a movie that may make us work a bit to understand it.

In the art community there is a problem. Art that is easily understood (think dogs playing cards) is mundane and does nothing to expand our horizons. Art that challenges us demands that we bring more to the table with us. It forces us to learn more to understand it. Art is not just getting the colors to match your couch. Art is about conveying ideas. The Matrix does just this. It is an unappologetic attempt to convey an idea. An idea that you may have to strive to understand. Of course you could just go see Scary Movie and have everything thought out for you. Its you'r choice.

[7th_Sephiroth]

28. yeah

one thing tho, i read that they planned originally to have the rest (revolutions and re-loaded) done in comic book form, and is it true that it was made even nore obvious that the "zion" world was only another part of the matrix?

[Az]

30. They didn't spell it out enough for some

You have two choices. Either they pulled a Prisoner (60s tv series) or they did what they did expressly to convey some ideas to be discussed. Discussion doesn't happen if you spell everything out for the people. Its like explaining a joke. If they explained it people would not take the journey to understand it.

[brainshrub]

33. The Matrix Revolutions "A Meal" ??? More like a Happy-Meal.

The only things I "thought about" was the $8.00 I lost.

I wasn't expecting Shakespeare, but maybe some acting ability would have been nice. With the exception of Hugo Weaving, (Agent Smith) I've seen better acting talent from Droopy the dog.

Even if the American movie-going public was as sophisticated as you think you are, this movie would still be crap.

[Az]

35. Grapes

Sour

[Character Assassin]

51. You slur the immortal name of Cassius Coolidge?!?!? Imbecile! Peasant!

The subtle shadings, the implied nuances and meaning, the thundering yet velvety command of technique!

[salmonhorse]

59. Not to mention the eternal: Art Frahm ~

http://www.lileks.com/institute/frahm/index.html

[salmonhorse]

29. These filmmaker 'matrix guys' are clearly...

...and completely impressed with their own success. They just keep stuffing more crap on the screen and hope that no one will notice that they don't have a clue past the popcorn stand.

[Az]

31. I'll agree that someone doesn't have a clue

Look. This is different stuff than you are used to. You are going to have to use different muscles than the ones you normally use when watching a movie. If you still don't like what you see then so be it.

[salmonhorse]

32. You're wrong...

As per your post above Clarke's 2001 as rendered by Kubrick was "a meal" but todays laser-zap fun zone kiddies just got'ta have their light sabers and shit like that. I've made films in LA. I can assure you; it is all about splash & dash. You have just fallen for it my friend. You are bemused by the pretty colors, 'mystical' strokes to your alter ego, and the langoliers in ever greater numbers. Much of the way of this world occurs in whispers. The shoot'em up botta boom botta bang-bang occurs sporadically at best.

[youngred]

54. Even remove all the fight scenes

and I'd still love the movie (in fact I do from time to time).

Perhaps making films in LA has biased and jaded you.

[salmonhorse]

56. I preferred: Solaris

http://www.solaristhemovie.com

But that's just me ~

[youngred]

57. also good

but I like this one too

[youngred]

53. Please

they had already written out the whole trilogy before the first was made.

You have no concept of what you're taking about

[salmonhorse]

58. Open your mind ~

http://www.jb.man.ac.uk/news/darkenergy

http://www.ubergeek.tv/switchlinux

They, the filmmakers, are whores to CGI in lieu of story telling and so I wonder who has access to "concept"...

:shrug:

The Matrix is at best a 2hr film and little more.

[Zolok]

36. Is Keanu still prefacing all his lines with a

soft breathy atonal sigh that sounds all the world like "Duuh" to the saavy audience member?
:)

[brainshrub]

38. Maybe he's been attending the

"George W. Bush" acting school?

[youngred]

37. Why do you have no taste in movies?

:P

[Garage Queen]

42. So....what exactly do Donkey Balls taste like?

:evilgrin:

[brainshrub]

43. Watch Matrix Revolutions and find out for yourself

And then I suggest a mint afterwards to get the salty-taste out of your mouth.

The Shrek trailer was 1000% better than the Matrix movie.

[melv]

44. Awesome. Must see

I loved it. This one had heart.

[brainshrub]

45. I had cancer

before I went to see Matrix Revolutions. The movie was so pretentious, inane and confusing that it purged my tumor into remission.

[donotpassgo]

47. I just think you feel your smarter than the movie.

its cooler to dislike the movie than to like it. Of course your WHOLLY ORIGINAL science fiction epic with ingenious, thought provoking, and unforgettable dialogue...deep genuine characterizations...and action that doesn't involve kung-fu, car chases, guns, or any of that cliche stuff...is somewhere on the horizon, right?

[brainshrub]

50. Yes...

I wanted to like this movie soooo much. I loved the first two.

But watching this was like someone was peeing directly into my eyes.

[youngred]

55. Such Hyperbole

and such misguided hate. What up man?

[brainshrub]

46. kick

[Junkdrawer]

48. A "Nickle Tour" Summary was posted earlier by Stupdworld ...

Matrix Revolutions: the nickel tour (spoilers)

[Junkdrawer]

49. Kick

:kick: