History YMMV / TheMatrixRevolutions

** However, In this [[https://youtu.be/ZvyCyyFRpfE video]] Just Write points out that the movie not only is good at that, but also consistent with the previous movies sutile foreshadowing.

* WhatAnIdiot: Bane is onboard the ''Hammer''. He is posessed by Smith and is acting suspiciously. The crew (correctly) suspect that he is responsible for an EMP blast that led to the deaths of several other rebels.\\

* VindicatedByHistory: While still being viewed as the weakest of the trilogy. A majority of the vitriol had died down a bit and many admit at the least it does feel like concluding chapter that does as promised: deliver a climax to the story. A consensus for many is that the disappointment was just due to how hyped it was at the time of it release and how confusing ''Reloaded'' made things for most to really enjoy it. Now that the dust has long settled and many actually gave it a better viewing, opinion note it's flawed but not a bad cap off. Surprisingly enough this sentiment actually came from the series that inspired it: ''Franchise/StarWars'', namely ''Film/TheLastJedi'' and ''Film/TheRiseOfSkywalker''. After seeing how badly the new trilogy botched it's third act, some comparison actually noted ''Matrix Revolutions'' handled a similar outline a lot better with a second act (Reloaded) focusing on the macguffin quest and the rising threat and the third (Revolutions) being where things came to a head with a battle on two fronts. The difference being Matrix take it's time and works it way up to where it wants to go whereas as Gen 3 Star Wars trilogy is indecisive and rushes to the finish with no satisfying payoffs.

* SugarWiki/HeReallyCanAct: Ian Bliss does an amazing job of copying Hugo Weaving's performance as Smith, emulating his physicality and vocal inflections perfectly. It makes it very easy to hear Weaving's voice in place of Bliss' when Bane speaks.

** Ian Bliss's imitation of Creator/HugoWeaving might otherwise be really good, but he looks silly while overdoing Smith's pouting face and saying "... a suffocating cloud you can't escapppppppppp... >:( ...pe".

** Neo's meeting with the Deus Ex Machina.

** However, In this [[https://youtu.be/ZvyCyyFRpfE video]] Just Write poits out that the movie not only is good at that, but also consistent with the previous movies sutile foreshadowing.

* Vindicated By History: While still being viewed as the weakest of the trilogy. A majority of the vitriol had died down a bit and many admit at the least it does feel like concluding chapter that does as promised: deliver a climax to the story. A consensus for many is that the disappointment was just due to how hyped it was at the time of it release and how confusing ''Reloaded'' made things for most to really enjoy it. Now that the dust has long settled and many actually gave it a better viewing, opinion note it's flawed but not a bad cap off. Surprisingly enough this sentiment actually came from the series that inspired it: ''Franchise/StarWars'', namely ''Film/TheLastJedi'' and ''Film/TheRiseOfSkywalker''. After seeing how badly the new trilogy botched it's third act, some comparison actually noted ''Matrix Revolutions'' handled a similar outline a lot better with a second act (Reloaded) focusing on the macguffin quest and the rising threat and the third (Revolutions) being where things came to a head with a battle on two fronts. The difference being Matrix take it's time and works it way up to where it wants to go whereas as Gen 3 Star Wars trilogy is indecisive and rushes to the finish with no satisfying payoffs.

* VidicatedByHistory: While still being viewed as the weakest of the trilogy. A majority of the vitriol had died down a bit and many admit at the least it does feel like concluding chapter that does as promised: deliver a climax to the story. A consensus for many is that the disappointment was just due to how hyped it was at the time of it release and how confusing ''Reloaded'' made things for most to really enjoy it. Now that the dust has long settled and many actually gave it a better viewing, opinion note it's flawed by not a bad cap off. Surprisingly enough this sentiment actually came from the series that inspired it: ''Franchise/StarWars'', namely ''Film/TheLastJedi'' and ''Film/TheRiseOfSkywalker''. After seeing how badly the new trilogy botched it's third act, some comparison actually noted ''Matrix Revolutions'' handled a similar outline a lot better with a second act (Reloaded) focusing on the macguffin quest and the rising threat and the third (Revolutions) being where things came to a head with a battle on two fronts. The difference being Matrix take it's time and works it way up to where it wants to go whereas as Gen 3 Star Wars trilogy is indecisive and rushes to the finish with no satisfying payoffs.

* SugarWiki/HeReallyCanAct: Ian Bliss does an amazing job of copying Weaving's/Smith's mannerisms and delivery.

* WhatAnIdiot: Bane is onboard the ''Hammer''. He is posessed by Smith.\\

** However, In this [[https://youtu.be/ZvyCyyFRpfE
video]] Just Write poits out that the movie not only is good at that, but also consistent with the previous movies sutile foreshadowing.

** Smith LaughingMad after [[spoiler: assimilating the Oracle]] should come off as ridiculous as it looks. But because you really don't expect it of this character, it's effectively chilling.

* ContestedSequel: Alongside its predecessor ''[[Film/TheMatrixReloaded Reloaded.]]''

** Many have pointed out that both sequels completely waste the philosophical elements and themes on ideas like determinism and free will, and that Revolutions is especially egregious for this. Wisecrack points out in his video that not only does the movie refuse to answer the questions the movie raises on human nature, determinism and the relationship between reality and simulation, it almost seems too afraid to.

* HeReallyCanAct: Ian Bliss does an amazing job of copying Weaving's/Smith's mannerisms and delivery.

%%* MoralEventHorizon: For Smith.
%%** "[[WouldHurtAChild I'm not]] ''[[WouldHurtAChild so]]'' [[WouldHurtAChild bad once you get to know me...]]"
%%** "Cookies need love like everything does" was even more pants-shittingly evil.

** Ian Bliss's imitation of Hugo Weaving might otherwise be really good, but he looks silly while overdoing Smith's pouting face and saying "... a suffocationg cloud you can't escapppppppppp... >:( ...pe".

* TheyChangedItNowItSucks: Simplifying the Architect's dialogue made literate fans of the scene from The Matrix Reloaded agitated.

** The film completely ignores how ''[[Film/TheMatrixReloaded Reloaded]]'' ended with the strong implication that the supposed real world was just another computer program to keep anyone who happened to wake up from the Matrix under control. However, the Wachowskis never planned that at all. [[http://www.matrixresolutions.com/index.html?page=debunked_previous_smith_viruses This twist would actually make the entire story pointless and raise even more criticisms.]]

* SpiritualAdaptation: Some consider the climactic battle to be a far superior adaptation of ''Anime/DragonBallZ'' than [[Film/DragonballEvolution the live action adaptation.]]

** The TwistEnding of the previous movie reveals that the Oracle was actually on the Machines' side all along, and that she knew the truth about the prophecy of the One but refused to tell the heroes. The heroes' [[BrokenPedestal disillusionment]] with their [[MentorArchetype mentor]] could have made for some truly compelling drama if the writers had actually explored the question of [[ConflictingLoyalty whose side she was really on]]. But for some reason, this never comes up, and the most clarification that we get from the Oracle on the subject is a vague speech about how she exists "to unbalance [the equation]".

** The film completely ignores how ''Reloaded'' ended with the strong implication that the supposed real world was just another computer program to keep anyone who happened to wake up from the Matrix under control. However, the Wachowskis never planned that at all. [[http://www.matrixresolutions.com/index.html?page=debunked_previous_smith_viruses This twist would actually make the entire story pointless and raise even more criticisms.]]
** The film doesn't follow up on any of the foreshadowing ''Reloaded'' had about the Merovingian; He only serves as a minor antagonist who is quickly dealt with, and Persephone is effectively DemotedToExtra.

** The TwistEnding of the previous movie pretty strongly implies that the Oracle was actually on the Machines' side all along, and that she knew the truth about the prophecy of the One but refused to tell the heroes. The heroes' [[BrokenPedestal disillusionment]] with their [[MentorArchetype mentor]] could have made for some truly compelling drama if the writers had actually explored the question of [[ConflictingLoyalty whose side she was really on]]. But for some reason, this never comes up, and the most clarification that we get from the Oracle on the subject is a vague speech about how she exists "to unbalance [the equation]".

* EsotericHappyEnding: [[http://bigdamnpictures.blogspot.com/2011/02/not-so-happy-happy-endings-part-2.html From a certain point of view...]] See the JustBugsMe page for more of this. (And [[http://www.cracked.com/quick-fixes/10-minutes-after-end-the-matrix-trilogy/?wa_user1=1&wa_user2=Movies+%26+TV&wa_user3=quickfix&wa_user4=feature_module this]], which also offers plenty of AlternateCharacterInterpretation given the ProtagonistCenteredMorality.)

* {{Padding}}: The battle of Zion, while cool looking, does not matter at all since Neo is the only one who can stop the fighting and he's somewhere else. One could argue the battle is necessary to show just how hopeless a fight it is for the humans and reinforce Neo's importance. Exactly how long Zion could sustain itself against the Sentinels was critically since Neo was trying to save them from being massacred. These scenes also showed that everyone isn't just sitting on their thumbs waiting for Neo, but that could have been done with a couple of shots, not over a half an hour of pointless subplots.

** The film completely ignores how ''Reloaded'' ended with the strong implication that the supposed real world was just another computer program to keep anyone who happened to wake up from the Matrix under control. This also leaves Neo's abilities to use his powers in the real world as a major plot hole. However, the Wachowskis never planned that at all.

* ContestedSequel: Alongside its predecessor Reloaded.

* {{Padding}}: The battle of Zion, while cool looking, does not matter at all since Neo is the only one who can stop the fighting and he's somewhere else. One could argue the battle is necessary to show just how hopeless a fight it is for the humans and reinforce Neo's importance, and show that everyone isn't just sitting on their thumbs waiting for Neo, but that could have been done with a couple of shots, not over a half an hour of pointless subplots.