The Matrix

thumb|300px|Link taking on the Chickens, Matrix style.
The Matrix is a 1999 science fiction film starring Keanu Reeves that spawned a number of sequels and other spin-off media. Its use of slow-motion, spinning camera angles, and "bullet time" effects influenced a number of action movies that followed, and have been parodied nearly as often.
==References==
* When Johnny Fiama "interviews" Keanu Reeves in From the Balcony episode 3, he tells the audience that he's here with Mr. Matrix himself.
* The plot of The Muppet Show Comic Book: Pigs in Space involves Fozzie Bear and Rizzo the Rat attempting to pitch Pigs in Space as a feature film to a pair of movie producers. Using themes and tropes found in other sci-fi movies, one sequence involves Link Hogthrob attempting to escape from the Chicken People by delivering a round-house kick while wearing sunglasses. The action is spread over four comic panels stylized in a way that suggests the scene plays out in slow motion. Its presentation and the style of Link's shades are a reference to characters from The Matrix whose actions and fashionable eyewear are defining elements of the film.
==Connections==
* Greg Blandy provided stunts for the film
* Ian Bliss played Bane in The Matrix Reloaded and Matrix Revolutions
* David Bowers played a gang member in Matrix Revolutions
* Matt Doran played Mouse
* Laurence Fishburne played Morpheus
* David Franklin played a maitre D' in The Matrix Reloaded
* Paul Goddard played Agent Brown
* Deni Gordon played a priestess
* Bruce Spence played the Trainman in the video game Enter the Matrix and the film Matrix Revolutions
* Richard Sydenham played Dock Sergeant in Matrix Revolutions
* Gina Torres played Cas in The Matrix Reloaded and Matrix Revolutions
* Hugo Weaving played Agent Smith
* Laurence Woodward played a guard
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Category:Movie References