I recently saw Matrix Reloaded (yes, I waited until the DVD came out) and almost fell off my seat when watching the scene where the Architect is introduced. Although this reference would probably be considered very unlikely to be recognized by many individuals, I couldn’t help but notice a striking resemblance between The Architect and Dr. Vint Cerf, the individual generally regarded as the “Father of the Internet”. I’ve had the pleasure and honor to meet with Dr. Cerf on a few occasions and I’ve heard him speak several times now at different functions and the similarities are striking. While their appearances are somewhat similar, what really hit me was the similarity in their mannerisms, tone of voice, and general conduct.
Amazing.
So I haven’t actually listened to the director’s commentary on the DVD yet, but I plan on jumping over to that scene and checking to see if anything is said about it in the file. When I googled the subject, I found nothing.
This image, below, is a scene from the movie with the Architect. Inset is a photo of Dr. Cerf. You can judge for yourself.
