Everything that has a beginning has an end. That's the tagline to the conclusion of one of the biggest film series of our generation, The Matrix Revolutions. And while this reviewer thinks otherwise, many fans will not like how it ends.

But before we get there, let's recap a little. When last we left Neo and company, our heroes were in bad shape. Our protagonist was in a coma after displaying Matrix-esque powers in the real world where Agent Smith was now waiting for him and Zion was about to fall prey to 250,000 sentinel robots bent on its destruction. Good times.

The film wastes no time with back-story, so make sure you know Reloaded's events pretty well. The Wachowski brothers truly made one movie here and merely split it in two. This review won't spoil anything, so don't fear reading on. Anything described can merely be derived from the trailers.

Neo awakens in a robotic purgatory of sorts, kept under lock and key by the devious yet entertaining Merovingian. While Matrix alums Trinity and Morpheus set out to rescue him, Zionites prepare for the worst. The film's first act is certainly the weakest, partially due to the fact that the accented beauty Monica Bellucci, who plays the pouty Persephone, is only given one line.

Once the film kicks into high gear, it's a non-stop adrenaline rush to the finish. The battle of Zion versus the sentinels is a perfect mix-and-match of the best parts of sci-fi classics such as Aliens and Starship Troopers (yes, there were some good points to that film). It is spectacular to watch as the long battle sequence slowly turns the heavenly looking Zion into a hellish nightmare. And although I know both films were produced simultaneously, I'd swear that critics of Reloaded's special effects will have far less to complain about this time around.

There are many moments that appear to be plot holes but we must realize the Wachowski brothers are too careful and meticulous with their baby to let this happen. While Reloaded was bogged down with some philosophical babble that left the mind in overdrive, Revolutions leaves you mystified as to what you see, rather than hear.

Despite the praise I have given the film so far, it is not without its flaws. The movie tosses in the occasional comic relief, and as always, some of it hits and some of it misses. The only character that makes moments of the film a groan-fest is Kid, the teenage dolt who wants to prove his worth to everyone he meets.

But on to the grand finale. After Smith's evil machinations are unveiled, an uneasy alliance develops between Neo and the robots. The only thing left to do: destroy Smith once and for all.

The final battle sequence between Neo and Smith is one of the most orgasm-inducing moments I've ever witnessed on film. We've seen them clash before, but nothing has prepared us for what we watch here. Our brains churn, trying to predict how this fight could possibly end and when it finally does, you'll be left pondering exactly what the hell happened for a long time to come. This is what will make or break the film for many.

The film's final chapter throws some curve balls at you, which could possibly alienate some audiences. However, upon further inspection, one realizes that the movie only ever had one real possible ending, whether we like it or not.

As The Oracle says, it's all about choice. It's not about making one, but about understanding it. Haters of this movie made the choice to do so before they even saw it, but those willing to open their minds will realize how deep the rabbit hole ultimately goes.