The Matrix: A 6-hour movie trilogy, none of which I've ever understood. Well, I did somewhat grasp the concept and the fist film did seem fairly understandable, but each of the sequels lost me. In all honesty, I didn't even try to understand them. I simply sat back, enjoyed the ride, spectacular effects, and stunnng action each film brought to the table.
Revolutions picks up immediately after Reloaded and wastes no time getting started. Neo takes on a dangerous task he know he must complete, the people brace for an epic battle at the docks, and agent Smith is still trying to completely take over. The final hour of this film is enough to appease even those lost as far as the storyline goes. It's epic and jaw-dropping throughout.
The 3rd and final film of the trilogy is nearly all action. Mere words cannot express the visceral thrill and staggering amount of special effects crammed into this unbelievable finale. The pace is relentless and the payoff is unlike anythign else ever put onto a screen. This is one of the most visually exciting films ever and one that blends perfectly with DVD technology.
Picture quality here keeps everything together, something so important to the film. With the exception of digital grain, this is a flawless print. The bright colors never saturate the screen, black levels are outstanding, and every minute detail is apparent. The CG shots are rarely obvious, something that most likely a testament to the quality of the special effects than the DVD master.
The sound is actually a bit of a dissapointment. The rear channels are used in nearly every scene, but your subwoofer may have some trouble. The LFE channel is all over the place. In places where it should be loud, it's not, and in scenes where it should hardly be noticeable, it nearly reaches the cut off level. Still, the action sequences are reference quality even with this issue.
Article comments
1 - Jim Carruthers
This series really seems to be upholding the law of diminishing returns. The first movie was great, with an ending which promised more, the second was a mish-mash of action and babble. The reviews of the third haven't said anything good.
So I've decided to rent (from my mail-order DVD service) rather than buy (and I bought my first DVD player as a justification to get "The Matrix", or was it the other way around -- oh, that's what "there is no spoon" means).