The Matrix Revolutions (2003)

Even worse than the second film. More confusing, less characterization, more of the same fight scenes, and an unfulfilling end. They should have only made one.

Rating: D+

Matrix Reloaded (2003)

I had very high expectations going in, since the original Matrix blew my mind. M2 starts out rather slow, building to action sequences which are at times fantastic, but mostly repetitive. It felt like a 5 star meal that's been re-microwaved.

Rating: C

Serenity (2005)

The movie is great as a stand-alone feature, but if you've seen the series on TV or DVD, it's even better. All the TV characters are there, albeit taller on the big screen. As far as I can tell, the movie jumped around the TV series timeline, but also went far ahead to where the show was slowly taking us. It gave fans the closure that we so rarely get from our favorite TV shows that get prematurely canceled.

Rating: B-