A Great Epic Ruined

Saw the final Matrix in IMAX.

The Wachowski brothers have finally been revealed as half witted intellectual wannabees. Even the presence of Cornell West cannot enlighten these two. The story is numb; lacking the intellectual stimuli that the audience both expected and deserved. The visuals suck too.

I recall leaving the theatre after having seen the first Matrix. I was amazed and the possibilities seemed endless. I could not even conceive of what might happen next. It was beyond me. It was perfect on every level.

The second installment offered more insight into the possibilities. I had a few theories about the conflict between the architect and the oracle as well as hoped to see further exploration of the "love" theme. However, I was somewhat disappointed with some of the casting choices and the idiotic dialogue. But, the effects alone were reason to forgive these shortcomings.

The third installment is an absolute garbage of a film. It lacks the great visual style of the first two. The fight scenes are sloppy and the camera movement is boring. Bullet- time has been replaced with rain-time and the many philosophical questions raised previously are unanswered. I guess the brothers gave up the exploration of the concept of choice and instead decided to kill Neo and Trinity.

Having said all this I must give due credit where it is due.
The cast is one of a kind. They have worked too hard and for too long. It is not their fault the third film sucks.
Also, the score for all three is an amazing compellation of some of the best industrial/orchestra mixes I have ever heard.