Matrix Sunglasses

Unarguably, The Matrix is THE reality warp movie of all time. It took the cyberpunk genre up by several levels by introducing nonstop action, conspiracy theories, and a robot apocalypse that had already transpired when the film begins. Hell, the film even makes multiple references to Lewis Caroll’s masterpiece, further heightening the palpable sense of surrealism the audience feels in the early parts of the film. (“You stay in Wonderland, and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes.” – Morpheus)

But have you ever wondered about the characters’ eyewear? I’ve done some digging (belatedly, I must admit; it has already been nine years haha!) for “Richard Walker” and found that the glasses were produced by Blinde Design. Mystery solved.

How cool are the glasses? Here’s a video of the lobby scene.