matrix revolutions

though its the worst of the three, that is still high praise. the second and third movies were made at the same time, but the feel quite disjointed. even watching them back to back, the third one is lacking. the main reason this one isnt as good as the second is because many of the interesting ideas presented in the second one are dropped in favor of resolution and action. the merovingian and the architect show up again, but this time it just seems like a rehash and watered down version of what we saw in the last film. where 'reloaded' soared with ideas, this one brings those ideas crashing down on their heads. even the shocking realization that neo can use his powers outside of the matrix is never dealt with and never explained. the action is great, but it all looses its deep roots in favor of billowy shade.
one bit that i did really like in this third film was the direct metaphor of the new testament. in the story neo is the christ figure who must give his life for everyone else's salvation, even to the point where the resolution is that anyone can have freedom from the machines if they ask for it- very christ like. in this metaphor, we also see morpheus as peter, the strongest supporter of neo through out the films. at the critical moment though, we see morpheus doubt neo and turn from him just as the machine crows. when it is all said and done, we also see that morpheus will become the rock that neo's church will be built on, his faith once again restored. a very touching allegory that cements the depth of neo's importance and his message. though the machines are still around, satan smith has been defeated and now those who believe are made free.