Cypher from The Matrix (1999) is the most duplicitous traitor in film history
“Ignorance is bliss.” Yeah, OK Cypher. You sell out your comrades and a cause to save the human race from extinction for a fake reality and a cushy deal.
Joe Pantoliano’s delivery was perfect for that role. The same goes for The Fugitive (1993) and Bound (1996). His performances are always balanced, not too over-the-top, and not too subtle.
“You know, I know this steak doesn’t exist. I know when I put it in my mouth, the Matrix is telling my brain that it is juicy and delicious. After nine years…you know what I realize…”
u/classicmirthmaker — 10 days ago