Yup, I understand that, but I like the Matrix (just the first film, btw) approach better. Straightforward story - but the philosophical/religious implications resonate long after. I got the feeling that at some point, Lost outgrew its creators and writers. The fact that they couldn't explain the convoluted mysteries and had to resort to becoming an existential drama with that parallel storyline in the last season really threw me off. Reminded me of Alias and how Abrams left a lot of fans dissatisfied with the whole Rambaldi arc.
But that's just me. I know other people who were happy with how they wrapped things up.