Ryan's Journal

The popular press seems to be coming to a concensus that the newest film in the Matrix line is nothing but a flashy action flick. Sugary, but altogether malnutritious. I seem to have neglected to record my prediction of this exact same sentiment, but somebody out there (Troy?) can at least verify I said so before the lukewarm reviews started pouring out (not like that matters; iconoclasm is overrated).

Despite my general lack of enthusiasm for seeing the movie (as of today, no plans to watch it), especially dampened after watching the trailer and its incredibly terrible Brawl scene, I somehow snagged the Revolutions trailer. Why does everybody have to speak in a monotone? I think that's because of Keanu Reeve's inability to act, not his brilliance - the rest of the actors shouldn't be imitating him.

I guess I'm mildly disappointed, The Matrix could generate conversations about something more than general action. I doubt Reloaded will get beyond whatever I just wrote. Revolutions isn't going to come anywhere near redeeming the general failure of the Wachowski brothers. Remember this for your next venture: you're supposed to tell a story.