Cypher leads Agent Smith directly to Morpheus so that he can be reinserted into the matrix and live an "easier" life. Agent Smith and Cypher make these arrangements over dinner. This dinner scene is very important to the plot of The Matrix. (This is the nineteenth chapter on the DVD.)*The Wachowski brothers have used many cinematographical elements to enhance the mystery and conspiracy that this scene reveals. Low key lighting is used throughout this scene to create high contrast. This lighting also suggests the secretive nature of the meeting. The main lighting source seems to be representing a candle or a small light on the table. However, there is a small amount of fill lighting behind Cypher. Normal lenses are used when the characters are speaking to one another. When the scene first opens, the viewer is listening to Cypher describe his feelings towards the matrix and his life as a rebel. The scene then cuts to the harpist where the camera switches to a short lens. This cut serves as a break from Cyphers feeling into his actual intended plan of action. It is not until after this cut that the viewer discovers the purpose of this meeting. The dark costumes and Agent Smiths sunglasses also add a certain sense of mystery to the scene. This scene also makes great use of sound effects. The most obvious are Cypher cutting his steak and chewing. These sound effects also add mystery to the scene because it emphasizes the silence of the conversation. *As I mentioned earlier Keanu Reeves character, Neo, is intended to represent Jesus Christ. "[Neo] had to face a decision to die for all. He was chosen to free us, who are slaves to the material, dream world. This is similar to Christ dying for [our sins]."20 In his final battle with Agent Smith, Neo is murdered. In this scene he has sacrificed his life for all of humanity. Since Neo does not believe that he is the one at this point in the film, he has risked his life t...
