Matrix Revolutions Outlook
posted on november 4, 2003, tag: entertainment
Well, after 6 months, The Matrix Revolutions arrives in theaters tomorrow. It's strange that I almost forgot about it completely this week (mostly due to the new job), but when Reloaded came out I was excited for months prior. I guess that's the difference between waiting 5 years and waiting 6 months.
So far, the reviews aren't looking so good. A check on Rotten Tomatoes last night yielded a rating of 19%. Today that rating has gone up to 44% (of all reviews last night, only 2 were positive—today with more reviews that number has gone up to 7 of 16). Doesn't sound like anyone is really liking it. Even though that won't stop me from seeing the film (nor from liking it), I have to admit that it is a bit depressing. Then again, Reloaded only received a rating of 73% (based on 207 reviews), which isn't terrific either. Perhaps tomorrow when more reviews are released the number will creep up.
I haven't decided yet whether to deal with the whole opening-night-madness thing. Don't get me wrong—I want to see the movie, but I just don't know if I want to wait in line for 2 hours on a work-day. It seems I have some time to decide, since my theater of choice hasn't sold-out a single show on Wednesday yet. I think part of my reluctance to see the film is the finality of it. After this, it's over. I really like this series. Regardless of whether or not Revolutions is great, it's a shame it will be over tomorrow.
Comments
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Jenna on 11/06/2003:
It was pretty good. A lot of people must have read the rotten tomatoes reviews, because opening night in Milwaukee was pretty weak. :)
nix on 11/06/2003:
Just read your comments over at Kottke. Just wanted to say that I agree with you comments there. I can't believe how incredible the trilogy was, Revolutions included. Glad to be reading some commentary from people that are seeing a big picture to the whole story and appreciating it. The critics are weird on this one. Not sure if they "get it". So many are just saying it is an action movie, with some philosophical mumbo, jumbo attached. Hopefully word of mouth carries it to a strong box office showing.
Tarsh on 11/07/2003:
Overall it was ended quite well, but the second and third movies lacked what the first had and perhaps in my opinion went too far, if they had been released at the one itme they would of been amazing, unfortnately five years of waiting led to dissapointment and perhaps because the technology, as imrpessive as it was, was no longer that suprising.
sven on 11/13/2003:
don't go see it.. it ends the series.. n makes u feel sad that it's all over... :(
good movie though.. nice way to finish an amazing story
BZ on 11/14/2003:
The Matrix Revolutions was very, very disappointing! The effects were cool, but the story waned on. The storyline was way too sappy and sloppy. The directors were too worried in pushing their pluralistic theology in this one. Plus, when did Neo start calling Trinity, "Trin"?
If you are a Matrix fan, you should see it just to see how the story concludes. But don't build it up as the end all and be all of the Matrix trilogy. It will definitely place 3rd.