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Read the film reference Availability and pricing vary by region.The Matrix RevolutionsA movie brief.
2003 / Science fiction action film / Directed by The Wachowskis
The final battle for the future begins.
What is The Matrix Revolutions about?
Neo and his allies fight to end the war between humanity and machines. The rogue Agent Smith threatens to destroy both the Matrix and the real world.
Five things to know.
Setup
The film follows Neo's consciousness trapped in a subway station, a transition zone between the Matrix and the machine world.
World
The story takes place in a simulated reality called the Matrix and a real world where machines have taken over.
Pressure
Zion's shipyard is overwhelmed by a horde of Sentinels, and the humans are forced to retreat.
Craft
The film features innovative special effects and action sequences, including a prolonged fight between Neo and Smith.
Viewing note
The film's conclusion may feel anticlimactic to some viewers, with criticism of the lack of new ideas and characterization.
A thought to take with you.
The final conflict moves between Zion's physical defense and Neo's attempt to resolve the danger posed by Smith inside the Matrix. Ending the war requires more than winning a battle; the film asks whether opposing forces can reach an agreement that neither can impose alone.
Is it your kind of movie?
Choose it as the conclusion of the original Matrix trilogy. Watch the first two films for its characters, conflict, and ending to make sense.
Sources & scope
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