Snake Eyes
Debut: 1998
Actors: Nicolas Cage
BELIEVE EVERYTHING BUT YOUR EYES
Snake Eyes stars Nicolas Cage as Rick Santoro, a corrupt Atlantic City police detective. During a major heavyweight boxing match, the U.S. Secretary of Defense is assassinated. Rick takes control of the crime scene and, alongside his best friend, Naval Intelligence Commander Kevin Dunne, begins to investigate. As he pieces together the events, Rick uncovers evidence that his trusted friend is the mastermind behind the conspiracy. Forced to confront Kevin, Rick exposes the plot, but his own corrupt past is revealed, leading to his public downfall.
On September 10, 2025, Charlie Kirk, a prominent American right-wing political activist, was assassinated. The fatal shooting occurred while he was speaking at a public event on the campus of Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. A single bullet struck Kirk in the neck, and he was pronounced dead shortly after at a nearby hospital. The suspected gunman, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, was later arrested and charged with aggravated murder. Authorities stated that Robinson, who confessed to the crime in text messages, was motivated by political hatred.
The Movie Matrix Score is not a traditional film critique rating but rather a “synchronicity score.” It is a calculation based on a detailed analysis of data points from the film and the corresponding real-life event. Our methodology employs a data-driven, detective-like protocol to identify and quantify similarities. The score is a percentage that reflects the number of confirmed matches we have identified (e.g., names, dates, key phrases, visual symbols) out of a set number of potential forensic categories. A high score, such as 98%, indicates an exceptionally strong correlation, suggesting a deliberate connection between the fictional narrative and the real-life occurrences.
A key element to analyzing the connection between the film and the real-life event lies in the movie’s poster itself. It’s more than just a promotional image; it’s a source of thematic clues. One of the most striking details is the hand gesture Nicolas Cage makes, which has been photographed with both Donald Trump and Charlie Kirk. This subtle visual connection hints at a shared, deeper symbolism. The poster’s slogan, “BELIEVE EVERYTHING BUT YOUR EYES,” is also thematically significant.
Movie Plot
Real-Life Event
Isn’t a politician and an activist a major difference? While they hold different roles, both figures are prominent public personalities whose influence is tied to politics. The comparison hinges on their similar public stature and the unexpected, high-profile nature of their assassinations.
The film is titled Snake Eyes—how is the name relevant? The title refers to the protagonist’s world, but the key detail is the character name “Charles Kirkland,” which is central to the comparison.
Are these connections just coincidence? The number and specificity of the matches (name, date, “Tyler” link, etc.) argues against simple coincidence when viewed together.