This film has gotten bad reviews since its release. I went to see for myself today.

When I first saw the Matrix in Bermuda, the Phantom Menace was also showing. I watched it again before going to see Star Wars (given that I didn't know what to expect and am a huge original trilogy fan) because it was I remember saying to myself that this is what cyberpunk had been waiting for. The Matrix promptly became part of pop culture. Phones. Sunglasses. Bullet time. Blue pills. Red pills. Spoons.

The Matrix story probes existentialism. I think it does it well. It makes you think. It leaves you with questions. It also entertains superbly. Just what a good film or book should do.

Sadly, Revolutions fell foul of time. As George Lucas has shown, it is difficult to live up to the initial amazement and nostalgia of any film. The longer you leave between films, the harder it gets to impress the audience.

The Matrix trilogy isn't a trilogy. It is one story told in three parts. The last two films were filmed back to back. The 4-year delay this caused in releasing the final films was the big mistake.

Unlike Star Wars or The Godfather, Reloaded and Revolutions weren't designed to stand on their own. The story needs all three parts. Perhaps watching the film with this in mind will prove more enjoyable. It did for me.