V for Vendetta

[harmonk]

Whatd you all think of this movie? Is it really as good as people and its reviews say? Im thinking about buying it when it comes out on DVD, but I'm not sure. Leaning towards gettin it right now.

[co2]

Best movie I have seen all year

[CConn]

One of the best comic book movies ever, IMO.

[Spider-X]

buy it...love it...sleep with it. This is one of my favorite movies hands down.

[Red Mask]

Yeah! It rocks!

[Danger Mouse]

One of my favourite movies of all time. Too bad I can't say the same for the comicbook version...

[Agentsands77]

I really dig the movie. It's not quite as masterful as the graphic novel, but it definitely has some awesome moments throughout.

[SpideyLad]

Wonderful. Just Wonderful

[SolidSnakeMGS]

Anybody getting the deluxe DVD version with exclusive art and a mini V mask? It's a pricey $36, but I like the package and the mask is nice looking (saw the DVD set today).

[Shuley]

I really liked this movie,I personally wouldn't buy it,watching it once was enough.

[Swordmaster]

Getting it opening day

[QuailMan]

I thought it was a great movie .. very interesting, made me go out and buy the graphic novel

[WorthyStevens]

Watched it tonight. Good flick. :up:

[LastSunrise1981]

@Worthy- You're just now seeing V For Vendetta? Where do you live man? :eek:

I really loved the movie. Hugo Weaving deserves an Oscar Nomination for his performance as V dammit!

Can't wait to get the DVD. :up:

[Green Goblin 1964]

i have heard of the movie and saw commercials for the film and was amazed at it and looked quite interesting but i would like to know what the movie is about.

[WorthyStevens]

@Worthy- You're just now seeing V For Vendetta? Where do you live man? :eek:

I really loved the movie. Hugo Weaving deserves an Oscar Nomination for his performance as V dammit!

Can't wait to get the DVD. :up:

Yeah, I didn't get to see it back when it first came out. :(

[Bruce_Wayne29]

The narrative is sometimes slow but I thought it was great and for me what really hangs this film together is the fantastic performances of both Hugo Weaving and Natalie Portman. I'm gonna buy the dvd when it comes out.

[MaskedManJRK]

One of the best comic book adaptations ever. Get on that s**t like white on rice. :up:

[LEX]

Never saw it, but now that I've read all these positive comments, I regret not seeing it in theatres.

It's coming out next August, so I'll be sure to get it on the first day.

[squeekness]

I have to wait until Tuesday but I will be buying this for sure. It was a brilliant film, I thoroghly enjoyed it. :)

[iceberg325]

Great movie!!! Love the V character!!!!! Cant wait for tuesday. Alot of stores in NY have it but they are really over charging. Ive seen the dvd for $24.95 or more. Tuesday in circuit city, itll be around $13.99.

[X-Punisher]

One of my favourite movies of all time. Too bad I can't say the same for the comicbook version...

What didn't you like about the comics?

[Danger Mouse]

What didn't you like about the comics?
It was boring.

But then again, I may have outgrown comics altogether, anyway.

Except for Civil War. ;)

[ampersand]

It was boring.

But then again, I may have outgrown comics altogether, anyway.

Except for Civil War. ;)
I hate it when people say stuff like that they've outgrown comics or are too old for them. You're just reading the wrong books.

[X-Punisher]

It was boring.

But then again, I may have outgrown comics altogether, anyway.

Except for Civil War. ;)


I thought it was a long comic but not in anyway boring.

[Danger Mouse]

I thought it was a long comic but not in anyway boring.
Hate the artwork, too.

[X-Punisher]

Hate the artwork, too.

I wasn't big on the coloring.

[ampersand]

I wasn't big on the coloring.
The original was black and white.

[Joker]

I will be getting the awesome best buy special edition :o

http://akimages.crossmediaservices.com/dyn_li/600.0.90.0/Retailers/bestbuy/0730BA16B001P1_4a.JPG

[ampersand]

So will I, but only if the mask is big enough for me to wear and scare the crap out of people with.

[ampersand]

I went to best buy this morning. The mask is only like 4 inches tall. It looks okay, but not worth an extra 12 dollars. I just went with the two disc version.

[Agentsands77]

The original was black and white.
Was it really?!

[Bullseye]

V for Vendetta is one of the best comic book films ever made. Sin City, Batman Begins and V for Vendetta are the top three.

[comicgirl]

I will be getting the awesome best buy special edition :o

http://akimages.crossmediaservices.com/dyn_li/600.0.90.0/Retailers/bestbuy/0730BA16B001P1_4a.JPGme too:up:

[iceberg325]

I will be getting the awesome best buy special edition :o



http://akimages.crossmediaservices.com/dyn_li/600.0.90.0/Retailers/bestbuy/0730BA16B001P1_4a.JPG

Went to Best Buy this morning and this edition isnt worth it. The mask is really small, and the posters and more like post cards. I bought the 2 disc version.

[Triligors]

LoVed it. One of my faVorite comic book films. Also, had a great initial moVement when it first came out- the V aVatars and capitalizing of the Vs. Forgot it came out today, buying it first thing tomorrow.

[CrimsonMist]

i went to FYE today to get the DVD. i bought the 2 disc edition. And being as how im part of their membership thing, not only did they give me a 4 dollar discount, they also gave me a free poster....a big theatrical poster, of the one featured as the 2-disc DVD cover. It was cool.

[Nivek]

Was my favorite movie of the year so far. I'll be getting the 2 disk Special edition tommorrow hopefully.

If you want a copy of the mask, they are all over E-bay at decent prices. I'm very disapointed the DVD set is sold with a miniture mask.

however, you should save your money for this, it comes out this October...

NECA V for Vendetta figure!!! (http://www.action-figure.com/events/main.php?g2_itemId=44663)

http://www.action-figure.com/events/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=45022&g2_serialNumber=1

[Bullseye]

I will be getting the awesome best buy special edition :o

http://akimages.crossmediaservices.com/dyn_li/600.0.90.0/Retailers/bestbuy/0730BA16B001P1_4a.JPG

All that does look nice but I don't know if I would want all that. I am more interested in watching the movie.

[X-Punisher]

So will I, but only if the mask is big enough for me to wear and scare the crap out of people with.

Well if the picture that Joker posted is to scale then no unless your face is as big as a DVD case.

[ampersand]

Well if the picture that Joker posted is to scale then no unless your face is as big as a DVD case.
The actual mask isn't even as big as it's pictured there. The thing's tiny.

[ampersand]

Was my favorite movie of the year so far. I'll be getting the 2 disk Special edition tommorrow hopefully.

If you want a copy of the mask, they are all over E-bay at decent prices. I'm very disapointed the DVD set is sold with a miniture mask.

however, you should save your money for this, it comes out this October...

NECA V for Vendetta figure!!! (http://www.action-figure.com/events/main.php?g2_itemId=44663)

http://www.action-figure.com/events/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=45022&g2_serialNumber=1
Going to be all over this.

[Joker]

the mask is 1/2 size, and I didnt want it to wear around, it's for display purposes, like a mini-bust

[ampersand]

the mask is 1/2 size, and I didnt want it to wear around, it's for display purposes, like a mini-bust
I would have done that except I'm not paying 12 dollars for a tiny mask and 4 postcards with art i can already get for free online.

[ReTrO JuNkIe 42]

Just seen it last night for the first time........ LOVED IT
best line of the movie "People should not fear the Government, the Government should fear the People" or vice verse

[X-Punisher]

the mask is 1/2 size, and I didnt want it to wear around, it's for display purposes, like a mini-bust


Cool.

[mathhater]

i went to FYE today to get the DVD. i bought the 2 disc edition. And being as how im part of their membership thing, not only did they give me a 4 dollar discount, they also gave me a free poster....a big theatrical poster, of the one featured as the 2-disc DVD cover. It was cool.

An FYE discount huh?...so I'm guessing you still paid like, 50 bucks for it.
(Don't know if it's a franchise thing, but the FYE in my town is ridiculously overpriced...CD's on sale for 19.99...like hell....:down )

[Joker]

with the FYE discount thing you get stuff for about the same price as you get them anywhere else...I got my FYE discount thing pretty much for free, cause the amount of money I got off of Planet Of The Apes was more than the card cost :o

[CrimsonMist]

An FYE discount huh?...so I'm guessing you still paid like, 50 bucks for it.
(Don't know if it's a franchise thing, but the FYE in my town is ridiculously overpriced...CD's on sale for 19.99...like hell....:down )

well, it was on sale, for 24.99(it was originally 34.99), and then with the discount, i paid 20 for it. But yea, other than that, all the FYEs i've been too are a bit overpriced.

[Venom71]

I just watched V today and thought it was great also.

[Nivek]

I just watched V today and thought it was great also.


:up: happy to hear you liked it, Venom

Just watched it again tonight after picking up the 2 disk set, forgot how good it was, Definatly my favorite film I seen this year!

Too bad the hype dumped the old V forum after a month after release...

[squeekness]

I know, that seemed odd. You would have thought they would have kept the forum around for the DVD at least. :)

[Nivek]

I just wish we still had access to the old postings, alot of great commentaries about the movie!

[The Question]

One of the best comic book adaptations ever. Get on that s**t like white on rice. :up:


It was a terrible adaptation. But, it was a great movie.

[Venom71]

:up: happy to hear you liked it, Venom

Just watched it again tonight after picking up the 2 disk set, forgot how good it was, Definatly my favorite film I seen this year!

Too bad the hype dumped the old V forum after a month after release...
I really thought that TV guy was going to end up being V...I really wanted to see what he looked like under the mask..I know he was burned but I wanted to see his face.

[ampersand]

It was a terrible adaptation. But, it was a great movie.
Exactly what I was going to say.

[Nivek]

Well, I can honestly say I like the movie more than the comic.

Same goes with the original Crow comic, it's great on it's own, but as a film it would come off as a huge convulted mess. It was good that they stripped it down and highlighted the base elements.

[ampersand]

Well, I can honestly say I like the movie more than the comic.

Same goes with the original Crow comic, it's great on it's own, but as a film it would come off as a huge convulted mess. It was good that they stripped it down and highlighted the base elements.
The messages of V in movie and comic form are very different. The movie, while still very good, is a plain revolution story. The comic was way more.

[paec_djinn]

One of my all time favorite movies.

[NERD]

this post belongs in the dc movie thread

[Octoberist]

I agree with that notion. This should in the DC thread, not that I actrually care or anything.

[Danger Mouse]

I'm sorry. I didn't know that V for Vandetta is a DC publication.

Moved.

[squeekness]

I watched the movie tonight myself. I hadn't seen it since the theater and I still loved it. No wait, I loved it more. It really is a shame that Alan Moore was so unsatisfied with teh movie, but I guess it's always hard to see someone else's adaptation of your stuff. My fanfic has a major character that is mine. I don't think anyone could write Kimble as well as me only because he is mine and I alone really know what's going on inside his head. I just hope that Moore takes heart in the fact that so many of us enjoyed the masterpeice that he created. :)

[jusblaze21]

I thought it was a good movie. Have'nt read the novel so the changes did'nt bother me.

[Superman]

Just got the special edition DVD today. I didn't get to see it at the movies so this was my first time seeing it and I must say that it's a great movie. I liked it alot.:up: :up: :)


Why wasn't Moore in the credits? I know he doesn't care for the movies made from his comics but they should at least give him credit for writing the comic. They made it look like the Wachowski Bros came up with the ideal for the movie.:mad:

[swifty]

I love this movie...just love it. I highly recommend buying it.

[Edd Extraordinaire]

I think my Avvy speaks for itself. Saw it 2x in theaters and 2x since I bought the collector's dvd. Comes with some nice goodies. Plan to watch it again tomorrow. Such a great film all around.

[squeekness]

Just got the special edition DVD today. I didn't get to see it at the movies so this was my first time seeing it and I must say that it's a great movie. I liked it alot.:up: :up: :)


Why wasn't Moore in the credits? I know he doesn't care for the movies made from his comics but they should at least give him credit for writing the comic. They made it look like the Wachowski Bros came up with the ideal for the movie.:mad:Moore doesn't allow his name on any of the adaptations of his work because he's hated every single one -- From Hell, Extraordinary Gentlemen, and V. He said the artists who worked with him on those can have his share of the proceeds. :)

[hippie_hunter]

I saw it on the way to Hong Kong and it was awesome. As a result, I bought the two-disk version yesterday

[X-Punisher]

Who's doing that sweepstakes type thing to win a authentic V costume?

[kooguy911]

whats up with that crap they have in the 35 dollar set, that tiny mask and a few cards they call posters?!

but other than that, fantastic film.

[squeekness]

whats up with that crap they have in the 35 dollar set, that tiny mask and a few cards they call posters?!

but other than that, fantastic film.I didn't bother with any of that, it looked way too cheesy. I just bought the regular set. That was enough for me. :)

[Superman]

Moore doesn't allow his name on any of the adaptations of his work because he's hated every single one -- From Hell, Extraordinary Gentlemen, and V. He said the artists who worked with him on those can have his share of the proceeds. :)His name is on "From Hell".

[ampersand]

His name is on "From Hell".
V was the first time he asked to have his name kept out of it.

[iceberg325]

V's a classic. One of the best comic movies. My top 3 include Batman Begins, the crow, and V (in no particular order)

[hippie_hunter]

It was a terrible adaptation. But, it was a great movie.

Agreed, in my opinion they should have treated V for Vendetta like Sin City. They should treat the Watchmen like Sin City also.

[The Last Meatbag]

Special features bit the bippy

[Red Mask]

Anybody read the back of the DVD? It written, "- based on the powerfully subversive graphic novel". Subversive? The enemy was a dictatorship. What's wrong with fighting that?

They want subversive they should look at Dark Knight Returns. Reagan is still president, Superman is a government lackey, and Batman is a crazy old fart.

[Comic Book Boy]

Loved the movie. It did more for me than the novel. Just better pacing and themes. V FOR VENDETTA is one of the best films of the new millenium.
I was impressed that they got such a great film from a graphic novel that wouldn't work on film.

Bring on THE WATCHMEN (Which should stick roughly to the comic)!

[Green Goblin 1964]

i watched it yesterday and i LOVED IT!!!!

[dmor173]

it was a bad adaptation and a pretty dodgy movie. that bit on the tv show when it was like benny hill had absolutly no place in the film.

[X-Punisher]

it was a bad adaptation and a pretty dodgy movie. that bit on the tv show when it was like benny hill had absolutly no place in the film.


Why? Because it wasn't in the book? If they were to follow the graphic novel by every panel the movie would go on way too long and the audience may get bored.

[Karea07]

just bought the movie. :D havent watched it yet, but when i saw it in theatres (imax) i loved it.

[black_spiderman]

jest watched it for the 3rd time sence i bought it , still great

[ShaneHelms]

I think i have watched my copy atleast 7 times now. Great film, Hugo Weaving blows me away and Portman is actually pretty good.

[swifty]

yes me too, at least 7 times, like you said Hugo's performance was mesmerizing as V. The resonance of his voice behind the mask and dialog was fantastic not to mention his body language.


"remember..remember the 5th of November"
"the gunpowder treason and plot"

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

V For Vendetta is an awesome movie that deserves a lot more credit than it gets, i have watched it arounf five times now and i still notice new things, brilliant movie.

[the_joker]

I bought V for vendetta dvd the other day and it was the first time I watched it. And I have to say, it was bloody brilliant. Definitely in my list of favourite movies of all times. The film is much better than the graphic novel imho.

[Spider-Fan]

I just watched it last night, and it was fantastic. Easily one of the year's best films.

[Chris Wallace]

Whatd you all think of this movie? Is it really as good as people and its reviews say? Im thinking about buying it when it comes out on DVD, but I'm not sure. Leaning towards gettin it right now.
Loved it.:up: :up:

[Chris Wallace]

In my opinion they should have treated V for Vendetta like Sin City.
I disagree. I liked the movie the way it was; I think the approach they took made it more relevant to today's audience.

[hippie_hunter]

I disagree. I liked the movie the way it was; I think the approach they took made it more relevant to today's audience.

It felt too Americanized. It should have felt more British.

[Chris Wallace]

I didn't see it that way either; apart from having American actors in the leads. But nobody objected to all the Brits in Batman Begins.
Then again I've never been to England, so I guess I'm not much of an authority.

[ShaneHelms]

It was not Americanized in my view, But as Chris Wallace said ive never been to England either, So i wouldnt know.

[Charlie No-One]

I loved the movie, and if it was like the comic, we would have to deal with so many characters and sub-plots that the film would be long and boring. The only thing I might have changed would be V killing the leader. I liked how in the book, a citizen pulled the trigger.

[hippie_hunter]

I didn't see it that way either; apart from having American actors in the leads. But nobody objected to all the Brits in Batman Begins.
Then again I've never been to England, so I guess I'm not much of an authority.

The message felt too Americanized for me. Don't get me wrong. I loved the movie. Hugo Weaving was awesome as V. Natalie Portman did a great job as Evey. I would have just have done a different route with the movie, that's all.

[Bullseye]

I've heard a few say the the movie was enjoyable but they liked the comic more than the movie.

[Danger Mouse]

Manomanomanomanoman!!! I can't wait for the DVD to hit my shores!!!

[co2]

I bought a new theater surround when I bought this DVD and have been enjoying it since. I was disapointed with the additional features.....except for the Easter egg on disk 2. I've watched that about a dozen times. It makes the 2nd disk well worth it.

[Chris Wallace]

Why? Because it wasn't in the book? If they were to follow the graphic novel by every panel the movie would go on way too long and the audience may get bored.
It was an illustration of how far censorship had gone. Any time you can't lampoon a government official without fear of reprisal, there's something very wrong there.

[venom62]

I loved the movie. Just got the TPB today and if it's as good as people say I can't wait to read it.
We need a V smilie :)

[ShaneHelms]

I bought a new theater surround when I bought this DVD and have been enjoying it since. I was disapointed with the additional features.....except for the Easter egg on disk 2. I've watched that about a dozen times. It makes the 2nd disk well worth it.


I havent looked at the second disc yet, Whats the easter egg?

[co2]

I don't want to say..but I watched that egg a half dozen times.

BTW, I suggest getting the DVD at Target. The 2 disk version comes with a 64 page preview of the graphic novel, and a lenticular cover (much like the 2 disk Batman Begins from Best Buy).

[ShaneHelms]

I bought mine from FYE, I didnt get any Book, although i got the one for Begins. :(

[Nivek]

I've heard a few say the the movie was enjoyable but they liked the comic more than the movie.

I'm the opposite of that opinion. I felt the movie was a better film than the GN translated exactly could have ever been.


The only thing I might have changed would be V killing the leader. I liked how in the book, a citizen pulled the trigger.

Well, V didn't kill Sutler, Mr. Creedy did . That was the beauty of it, V didn't even have to dirty his hands.

[Chris Wallace]

Well, V didn't kill Sutler, Mr. Creedy did . That was the beauty of it, V didn't even have to dirty his hands.
I figured Creedy's plan was to frame V, kill him, & then assume Sutler's position.

[Chris Wallace]

I'm the opposite of that opinion. I felt the movie was a better film than the GN translated exactly could have ever been.
AGREED 100%.

[Danger Mouse]

I'm one of the few who thinks that the movie is superior to the GN. So, yeah, I somewhat agree with you, Nivek.

[Charlie No-One]

Stupid Question: GN?

[co2]

Stupid Question: GN?

Not stupid.
Graphic Novel......A large, bound comic book or collection of comic books bound in one volume . Sometimes called a trade paperback or hardcover. In this case, the original comic that the movie was based on.

http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/sr=8-1/qid=1155271638/ref=sr_8_1/602-7540129-3913402?%5Fencoding=UTF8&asin=0930289528

[Chris Wallace]

I'm one of the few who thinks that the movie is superior to the GN. So, yeah, I somewhat agree with you, Nivek.
:up:

[Charlie No-One]

Thanks co2. I knew what a graphic novel was. It didn't hit me that Gn was just the abbreviation.

[SpiderMarc]

I just saw it, and I thought it was just OK....Didn't really like the ending, and thought it was a little too Political.

[CLARKY]

Whatd you all think of this movie? Is it really as good as people and its reviews say? Im thinking about buying it when it comes out on DVD, but I'm not sure. Leaning towards gettin it right now.


What don't U just rent it? if U like it , U buy it , if U don't, U don't buy it.
Well , isn't there this kind of video-renting-box in Ur street?
U know, U give cash and U can rent a movie. Try it this way. :)

Personally I think that's what an adaptation should always look like. I was afraid because I'm a big fan of the book and actually there were differences between the film and the book but that was great. Personally it gave me an even bigger feeling of satisfaction at the end than the books did 10 years ago.
:up:

[Charlie No-One]

I just saw it, and I thought it was just OK....Didn't really like the ending, and thought it was a little too Political.

Too political? The movie is about throwing down the government!

[Chris Wallace]

I was a little puzzled by that remark myself.

[SolidRoar]

Got the 2-disc edition today from Virgin Megastore. They gave me a cool "V" promotional mask with it. It's so fitting on my head.

[Nivek]

AGREED 100%.


:up:

I let a couple people borrow it since i bought it, they returned it and bought it themselves.

[Forumer]

I'm ranting on the movie, not the graphic novel:

I hate this movie. It's a narrow-minded movie that tries to be insightful, but falls way short of its target. Why they choose to portray conservatives in general as the equivalent of evil is beyond me. Not to mention their over-simplification of the current state of global politics and the stupid/unbelievable way in which the movie ends.

They portray V as a logical and sane man (at least that's how he was made to appear, or maybe it was the matrix-like babbling) who is a hero of the people, but he willingfully use people to achieve his ends, which is really revenge. How is bringing anarchy helping the people? Is it really as simple as the people's choice that will govern how the new government will turn out?

*spoiler*I also don't like the part where Evey is tortured. Besides the obvious ethical problems, he seems to rationalize his action by saying that Evey chooses to be tortured, but that's an illogical statement for someone who's supposed to be so calculating. Also, in reality that kind of "training" will most likely result in trauma, not some sort of epiphany.

And am I suppose to buy that Evey will suddenly fall in love with someone who just tortured her?

The only good thing in this movie is the storytelling. If you like movies simply for the actions or fireworks however, you might enjoy this movie, but don't take it as some sort of an insightful or smart political film.

[Batman1939]

Saw it today for the first time and all I got to say is AWESOME!

[ampersand]

I'm ranting on the movie, not the graphic novel:

I hate this movie. It's a narrow-minded movie that tries to be insightful, but falls way short of its target. Why they choose to portray conservatives in general as the equivalent of evil is beyond me. Not to mention their over-simplification of the current state of global politics and the stupid/unbelievable way in which the movie ends.

They portray V as a logical and sane man (at least that's how he was made to appear, or maybe it was the matrix-like babbling) who is a hero of the people, but he willingfully use people to achieve his ends, which is really revenge. How is bringing anarchy helping the people? Is it really as simple as the people's choice that will govern how the new government will turn out?

*spoiler*I also don't like the part where Evey is tortured. Besides the obvious ethical problems, he seems to rationalize his action by saying that Evey chooses to be tortured, but that's an illogical statement for someone who's supposed to be so calculating. Also, in reality that kind of "training" will most likely result in trauma, not some sort of epiphany.

And am I suppose to buy that Evey will suddenly fall in love with someone who just tortured her?

The only good thing in this movie is the storytelling. If you like movies simply for the actions or fireworks however, you might enjoy this movie, but don't take it as some sort of an insightful or smart political film.
I think you made alot of valid points here and that is why the film will never hold a candle to the book. Even so, I still loved the movie.

[CLARKY]

I'm ranting on the movie, not the graphic novel:
I hate this movie. It's a narrow-minded movie that tries to be insightful, but falls way short of its target. Why they choose to portray conservatives in general as the equivalent of evil is beyond me. Not to mention their over-simplification of the current state of global politics and the stupid/unbelievable way in which the movie ends.
I don't find it narrow-minded at all and I think that if it were it wouldn't be linked to the insightful aspect of the film ; I think it's due to the book.
Personally I am not going to consider every conservative I meet as evil and I think this aspect was in the book as well. When I read the book and when I saw the film, I''ve never feltthey were portraying conservatives in general. if it was the goal, well I missed it and it was in the book.
I think the "over-simplification" is due to the story-telling and that they can't have the same details than in the book, it seems logical to me, and even if I disagree with it I think it make it more accessible. But more important I didn't feel that they portrayed "the current state of global politics " I think it's general and I think it was part of the book and this is what make it interesting ; 20 years later it's still actual.
Well I didn't find the end stupid and if it were I don't consider it as "unbelievable" . It's a movie, it's a comic-book, it doesn't have to be realistic. I found it full of hope, even if then again I disagree with the fact that people want to change their condition ... but maybe I'm a desillusionnal person.
They portray V as a logical and sane man (at least that's how he was made to appear, or maybe it was the matrix-like babbling) who is a hero of the people, but he willingfully use people to achieve his ends, which is really revenge. How is bringing anarchy helping the people? Is it really as simple as the people's choice that will govern how the new government will turn out?
Personally I didn't find him rationnal nor sane ; it doesn't mean he can't be logical. And I don't see anything that make him a hero of the people. All I saw was revenge but in a larger way than usual.
that was more interesting. (I'm not congratulating the Wachowski bros at all)
I think that anarchy help people in the same way revolution does. but then again I've never made a revolution so I'd hardly know.
Further more It was already part of the book , wasn't it? When V explained it anarchy not chaos , ...
*spoiler*I also don't like the part where Evey is tortured. Besides the obvious ethical problems, he seems to rationalize his action by saying that Evey chooses to be tortured, but that's an illogical statement for someone who's supposed to be so calculating. Also, in reality that kind of "training" will most likely result in trauma, not some sort of epiphany.
Here, no offense, but I don't see Ur point. It seems perfectly clear to me.
And yes it would "normally" result in trauma, but I think that if it works it ends in real liberty. That is what make evey exceptionnal : she's able to understand she was living in jail.Well I remember that was all the genius of Alan Moore.
And am I suppose to buy that Evey will suddenly fall in love with someone who just tortured her?
I would say if you really understand the meaning of the torture ... yes. Well I found it pretty logical. It could easily be a Stokholm syndrom but I prefer to think that Evey undertood the liberty V is offering to her, and just like it happens that a girl fall in love with someone when this someone over-cover her, Evey fall in love with V.

Well, I hope U won't take it as an offense. But I disgree with everything U said.
Hey, I remember when I read the book, 10 or 12 years ago I found it awesome but nobody around me really cared and now it seems everybody love the movie and consider it as the Bible, and I wish I could tell them "hey I know the book since 10 years" but I don't.
Maybe is it this feeling that make U dislike the film.
It was close to the comic-book, I preferred the movie even if I read the book before.

[Chris Wallace]

Hey-women give their hearts to men who torture them all the time. (Albeit not quite so literally.)

[chosen1]

So i guess when everything was over Eve and Finch got married?

[tzarinna]

I bought it Sat,watched it Tues :up:

Did anybody else get a bit choked up near the end :O

I loved the movie. Just got the TPB today and if it's as good as people say I can't wait to read it.
We need a V smilie

http://x-mencomics.com/xfan/forums/misc.php?do=showsmilies
http://x-mencomics.com/xfan/forums/images/smilies/v_vendetta.gif :O

Edit: I also bought the graphic novel,that thing is huge :eek:

[The Kid]

Goddam classic.

[CConn]

[edit]

[Carmine Falcone]

Best 2006 movie. Weaving deserves an award for this. He dominates the movie through a mask. John Hurt was brilliant. There was literally one scene where he wasn't angry. :D Stephen ''Lord Melchett" Fry was great aswell...everyone was. The bits of action were beautifully choreographed. It has a strong political message yet it is extremely entertaining (not to say that all political movies are boring -- most of them tend to be :o)

[Chris Wallace]

I agree w/Falcone here.

[Carmine Falcone]

I agree w/Falcone here.

ofcourse you do!

:p

[Chris Wallace]

Well, you put it so eloquently; I couldn't have said it better myself. What was funny was how much my wife loved it. I say this all the time in jest, but quite truthfully, I dragged her to this movie once, she dragged me to it twice, (One of which was at the IMAX) & had I come home w/o the DVD when it dropped I would've slept on the couch.

[Carmine Falcone]

Well, you put it so eloquently; I couldn't have said it better myself. What was funny was how much my wife loved it. I say this all the time in jest, but quite truthfully, I dragged her to this movie once, she dragged me to it twice, (One of which was at the IMAX) & had I come home w/o the DVD when it dropped I would've slept on the couch.

lol. Excellent :up:

[ultimatefan]

Okay guys, finally saw it - I was short on cash when it was originally released, so forgive me for being so late...

The best Alan Moore adaptation.

The best Vertigo movie.

One of the best comic book adaptations ever.

One of the best movies of 2006.

Alan, I was with you on LXG and From Hell. I see your point on Constantine. V... Lighten up a bit, man! One may question the joy of seeing a graphic novel like V being translated to film, when there´s so much that´s inevitably lost or different... The joy, Alan, is to see it gain a new life, a new soul, to see the beauty of your words delivered with gusto and class by Hugo Weaving´s deep voice and Shakesperian manners, to see Evey Hammond with the sweetness and intensity of Natalie Portman´s eyes, to see John Hurt turn the chancelor into an even more despisable worm of a man than he ever was.
Of course the movie isn´t exactly the book. It can´t be. Things need to be summed up, characters are mixed, scenes miss - and some I miss dearly, like V´s Rolling Stones quote, or the girl saying "****!" and waiting for retaliation, or Evey speculating on V´s identity, or... But the soul of the book is there. The message is there. Alan, you complain the words "fascism" and "anarchism" are never spoken in the movie. They don´t need to be. The government is fascist for all practical purposes in its censorship, arbitrarism, intolerance to difference of opinion, in its lies. V is anarchist in his symbology, in his fight, in his message to Evey that she can be free in ways that even threats against her life can´t take away from her. In the way that he ultimately leaves to her the decision to fullfill the dream that he constructed, apparently for his own sake, for so many years.
I don´t care if there are references to Bush in the movie, he represents today what the Tatcher government represented back then, Alan, the story can be true to US as it can be true to England as it can be true to Brazil, as V is you and me and all of us. The Wachovskis and McTeigue were honest about it. They treated your story with heart and care and they preserved its core embelished with movement and sound and great visual beauty that is unique to movies. One day, Alan, look at this movie with a more open mind. As you taught us to seek for having one in your great tale of the fight for freedom.

[chosen1]

Question for the smart guys.


At the end of the film V said that he did'nt have the right to pull this lever. That only the people did. He also said that the present world under Sutler was a world he helped shape. So does that mean he was originally in on the plot or am I reading to much into that statement.

he also said that all he deserved was at the end of that tunnel (Death).

why would he say that?

[marcvader]

This movie was excellent, it definately left me feeling giddy with hope that if done right graphic novels can really really kick ass and be taken seriously.

[Lex Luthor]

I agree with the consensus here.

This was a pretty awesome movie. :up:

[ultimatefan]

Question for the smart guys.


At the end of the film V said that he did'nt have the right to pull this lever. That only the people did. He also said that the present world under Sutler was a world he helped shape. So does that mean he was originally in on the plot or am I reading to much into that statement.

he also said that all he deserved was at the end of that tunnel (Death).

why would he say that?
I´m not sure what you mean. I mean, he found out that the experiments were used to create the mass panic that helped to shape that fascistic England, but he was a victim of the experiment, not a willing participant.

I think the comment was that all the monstruosity inflicted on him turned him into a dark soul, obsessed with revenge. Evey represents the better side of him, she´s one who has a chance to take the positive side of his actions and carry on with them without a soul as poisoned as his one was. Think how Dick Grayson is not as dark and brooding as Bruce Wayne.

[Chris Wallace]

Interesting analogy.

[Superhobo]

If anyone lives in Sweden, they can catch the stage version, "The Land of Do-as-you-please," relatively easy, when it's on a run. I really want to see that.

Damn Swedes. With your...



...

[Savage]

Very good movie. Delivers on all cylinders. :up:

[Ben Urich]

I liked it, but I was actually a bit let down. It seemed to drag too much. I mean, I didn't want to see this huge mindless explosionfest, but I thought that they decompressed the story too much.
That said, the acting and action were spot on. I was especially impressed with Hugo Weaving. I knew he was a good actor, but DAMN! :eek:
3.5/5 stars.

[Chris Wallace]

I had no idea Hugo could be so charismatic.

[Chris Wallace]

Also pokes some huge holes in the claim that you can't emote from behind a mask.

[matrix_ghost]

Question for the smart guys.


At the end of the film V said that he did'nt have the right to pull this lever. That only the people did. He also said that the present world under Sutler was a world he helped shape. So does that mean he was originally in on the plot or am I reading to much into that statement.

he also said that all he deserved was at the end of that tunnel (Death).

why would he say that?

He wasn't in on the plot. If you remember the flashbacks of the concentration camp of LarkHill , you'll see that alot of the people who were captured were used for biological experiments.
In was that biological weapon that was used to kill those children at those hospitals.
So that is why V is referring to the fact that he helped shape the world of sutler. Without him knowing it , he "helped" create the biological weapon. So V feels responsible for the death of all those killed. And it was the death of all those that caused the subsequent rise of Sutler.
His end was at the tunnel because , as i said earlier , he wanted to end the world he created.

[Hush]

This was an amazing movie!! I rented it tonight out of pure curiosity, and love for all things that have a comic book reference. I was floored by the cinematic beauty and overwhelming ferocity of passion put into this delicate yet bold, strong and unyielding film. Truly a masterpiece worthy of recognition by the Academy this year.

[Dr. Fate]

V For Vendetta was an interesting film, very entertaining with a go-for-broke performance by Hugo Weaving:word: (mixed around James Purefoy, the original V actor), but I'm not sure I could watch it over & over again:csad:.

[marcvader]

Watched it again tonight, first time since its release in the theaters, and it blew me away again. Everything about it was amazing. We need more of this kind of treatment of our beloved comics and graphic novels.

[chosen1]

He wasn't in on the plot. If you remember the flashbacks of the concentration camp of LarkHill , you'll see that alot of the people who were captured were used for biological experiments.
In was that biological weapon that was used to kill those children at those hospitals.
So that is why V is referring to the fact that he helped shape the world of sutler. Without him knowing it , he "helped" create the biological weapon. So V feels responsible for the death of all those killed. And it was the death of all those that caused the subsequent rise of Sutler.
His end was at the tunnel because , as i said earlier , he wanted to end the world he created.

Okay I've though about this ghost and I'm sorry but I cannot accept it. V is a lot smarter than all of us. You and I both know that what happened couldnt have been helped and it was not his fault. Maybe he feels responsible... I dont know. But they reason I believe he might have been on the up and coming gonvernment side was because he knows them so well. He did'nt just wake up one morning and know the entire inner workings of Sutlers Regime. It seemed as if he knew them personally. Is that so farfetched? Maybe he saw what their real plans were and had knowledge that they did'nt want to get out so they threw him into Larkhill. (Edmond Dontes had a similair situation and was thrown into the chateau Dif')

[Max J Power]

It's the best 2006-released movie I've seen and in my top 5 comic movies. And it's a good adaptation of the source. Don't listen to what Alan Moore says about it.

[Chris Wallace]

It's the best 2006-released movie I've seen and in my top 5 comic movies. And it's a good adaptation of the source. Don't listen to what Alan Moore says about it.
Same here.

[chosen1]

"We are oft to blame in this, - / 'Tis too much proved - that with devotion's visage/ And pious action we do sugar o'er/ The devil himself."

[Chris Wallace]

"We are oft to blame in this, - / 'Tis too much proved - that with devotion's visage/ And pious action we do sugar o'er/ The devil himself."
"What's that mean?"
"Spare the rod."

[chosen1]

"What's that mean?"
"Spare the rod."

LOL

[Chris Wallace]

"Voila! In view a humble vaudevillian veteran, cast vicariously as both victim and villain by the vicissitudes of fate. This visage-no mere veneer of vanity-is a vestige of the vox populi, now vacant-vanished. However, this valorous visitation of a bygone vexation stands vivified, and has vowed to vanquish these venal and virulent vermin vanguarding vice and vouchsafing the violently vicious and voracious violation of volition!
The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous.
Verily, this vichyssoisse of verbiage veers most verbose, so let me simply add that it is my very good honor to meet you and you may call me V."

[chosen1]

'"Are you like a crazy person."

[Chris Wallace]

"I am certain they will say so."

[Carmine Falcone]

Stop this! This is blasphemy! It is madness!

[chosen1]

Stop this! This is blasphemy! It is madness!

No the next line is.......


"But, to whom may I ask am i Speaking."

[Carmine Falcone]

No the next line is.......


"But, to whom may I ask am i Speaking."

You only know that because of IMDB...;)

[chosen1]

You only know that because of IMDB...;)

thats not true send me a private message of a line in the movie and I bet you I will send the response w/in seconds.

[Chris Wallace]

I saw the movie every week the first month it was out & we watched the DVD every day for about 2 weeks. IMDB has nothing to do with this.

[chosen1]

I saw the movie every week the first month it was out & we watched the DVD every day for about 2 weeks. IMDB has nothing to do with this.

You tell him Chris. :up:

[chosen1]

"...and speaking of the devil I was wondering if your offer to help is still withstanding?"

[Chris Wallace]

Stop this! This is blasphemy! It is madness!
No. This is.
"E-vey. Of Course."
"Meaning what?"
"Meaning that I, like God, do not play with dice and do not believe in coincidence. Are you all right?"

[chosen1]

"I'm fine thanks to you."

[Chris Wallace]

"...and speaking of the devil I was wondering if your offer to help is still withstanding?"
"Yes, of course."

[chosen1]

"Yes, of course."

"It seems that unforeseen circumstances have accelerated my original plans, as a result I am in need of someone with some theatrical skill."

[Chris Wallace]

"I'll do my best."

[chosen1]

" I believe you will."

[Chris Wallace]

"It's time."

[chosen1]

"It took nearly ten years to clear the tracks. Lay a bit of my own."

[Superhobo]

See, the timeline in the movie is all screwed up. It's supposed to take place somewhere around 2020, or thereabouts. So, if it took V ten years to clear the tracks, that makes it 2010, 2011. But, V only got sent to the resettlement camps around 2015, or so, which is when Valerie makes The Salt Flats. It may be somewhere around 2018. Then, near the end of the movie,V says that he 'waited twenty years for this day.' So, that would be 2000. Now, unless he was American, I don't understand that comment.

Ow, my brains.

[chosen1]

See, the timeline in the movie is all screwed up. It's supposed to take place somewhere around 2020, or thereabouts. So, if it took V ten years to clear the tracks, that makes it 2010, 2011. But, V only got sent to the resettlement camps around 2015, or so, which is when Valerie makes The Salt Flats. It may be somewhere around 2018. Then, near the end of the movie,V says that he 'waited twenty years for this day.' So, that would be 2000. Now, unless he was American, I don't understand that comment.

Ow, my brains.

Maybe he got sent to larkhill for clearing the tracks. Maybe he got caught just like guy fawkes because he knew where the govt was going.

[Danger Mouse]

I just bought a copy of the DVD.

The easter egg was frickin' HILARIOUS!!! :D :D Enjoyed every bit of it!! The other side of the talented Ms. Portman that nobody got to see until now...

[Chris Wallace]

I didn't know there was an Easter Egg. How do you pull it up?

[Danger Mouse]

Pop in the second disc. At the main menu, go to "More" at the bottom of the screen.

After entering the next screen, press up to the winged logo directly above Cat Power Montage. The logo should then turn black. Press Return (or Enter, or whatever) on your remote.

[Kevin Roegele]

For me, the greatest thing about the movie was that the character of V was bought to life so effectively. In the most basic manner, he's just such a cool character. Visually he's perfect, updated slightly but almost exactly as he appears in the source.

Hugo Weaving was absolutely spot on, one of the best casting decisions in recent memeory. However, in the comic it's clear V has the voice of an English shakespearian actor, and it would be wonderful to hear someone of that nature play the role.

http://sorenz.dk/V%20for%20vendetta%20pic3.jpg

http://www.indymedia.ie/attachments/may2006/v_for_vendetta_02_page_07.jpg

[Chris Wallace]

That sample shows how beautifully the spirit of the book was captured in the film.

[chosen1]

I'll give you guys 1 guess of who I'll be on Halloween.

[Chris Wallace]

1 more thing we'll have in common.

[Carmine Falcone]

I love that part form the graphic novel. Too bad it wasn't in the movie. But both the GN and the movie are great in their own ways.

[ZER0C00L]

best movie of 2005.

[chosen1]

best movie of 2005.

ummmmm..........................

Best movie of 2005 Batman Begins.
Best movie of 2006 V for vendetta.

Your still cool Zerocool

[Chris Wallace]

"Defiant to the last, eh? But you won't cry like him, will you? No, you're not afraid of death. You're like me."

[chosen1]

"Defiant to the last, eh? But you won't cry like him, will you? No, you're not afraid of death. You're like me."

"The only thing you and I have in common Mr. Creedy is that were both about to die."

[Chris Wallace]

"How do you imagine THAT'S going to happen?"

[chosen1]

"With my hands around your neck."

[Chris Wallace]

"Bollocks. We've swept this place. You've got nothing. Only your bloody knives and your fancy karate gimmicks. We've got guns."

[chosen1]

yes my favorite line.....


"No, what you have are bullets, and in the hope that when your guns are empty I'm no longer standing. Because if I am. You'll all be dead before you've reloaded."

[Chris Wallace]

Best. Line. Of. The. Movie.

[chosen1]

Best. Line. Of. The. Movie.

Oh yeah

I swear i am going to use my signature on halloween.

[Chris Wallace]

What's cool is, I do a great V voice.

[Carmine Falcone]

Best. Line. Of. The. Movie.

Very true.

[Chris Wallace]

Glad I'm not alone on that one.

[Kevin Roegele]

Have to say, Natalie Portman's 'English' accent is terrible. Appalling even. It varies between a poor attempt at stereotypical cockney (Dick Van Dyke style) and an basic upper class, "Oh, I'm reading Shakespeare' type voice.

Just plain bad.

[Chris Wallace]

I didn't think she was THAT bad. But for all I know you may be a Brit & as such, would view things dfferently. I served in the military & find it impossible to watch a war/military movie w/o picking it apart.
The DVD cover describes V as a "bold, charismatic freedom fighter". I like that description. I like the fact that, while we spend so much time with him, so much about him remains a mystery never to be solved. We don't know who he was, why he was imprisoned, how he received his training, or how he just seemed to know certain things were going to fall into place. But it was so much fun getting there.

[Kevin Roegele]

I didn't think she was THAT bad. But for all I know you may be a Brit & as such, would view things dfferently.

Yeah, I'm English and I'm in England. I mean, she was great in every respect, except the accent. I'd be happier if they just let her be American. Or have someone else play Evey.

[Chris Wallace]

See. I stick to my opinion that, being actually FROM England, (or IN) your perceptions of American actors doing British accents will differ from mine, or anyone else who's never actually been there. It makes perfect sense to me. By the same token, when I see a movie that's supposedly set in Chicago, my hometown, I'm less quick to forgive inaccuracies.

[Kevin Roegele]

See. I stick to my opinion that, being actually FROM England, (or IN) your perceptions of American actors doing British accents will differ from mine, or anyone else who's never actually been there. It makes perfect sense to me. By the same token, when I see a movie that's supposedly set in Chicago, my hometown, I'm less quick to forgive inaccuracies.

Sure. Although I always take note of accents, and am equally embarassed by Brits doing stereotypical, all-encompassing 'American' accents as well. For me, unless you're Meryl Streep or Gary Oldman, don't try any accents.

[Chris Wallace]

You didn't even like Gwyneth Paltrow's?

[Danger Mouse]

You didn't even like Gwyneth Paltrow's?
Paltrow's Brit in Sliding Doors was leaps and bounds better than Portman's.

[Chris Wallace]

It was better than some REAL accents I've heard.

[Bullseye]

Out of all the recent comic book films, I'd say V for Vendetta is at the top with Sin City and Batman Begins being second and third to it.

And I thought Portman did fine with her accent for the film.

[Kevin Roegele]

Out of all the recent comic book films, I'd say V for Vendetta is at the top with Sin City and Batman Begins being second and third to it.

And I thought Portman did fine with her accent for the film.

It was terrible. No-one speaks even remotely like that in real life.

[OtepApe]

I didn't mind her accent really. Granted it wasn't perfect, but it wasn't distracting.

[Addendum]

http://www.vgcats.com/comics/images/061031.jpg

[Chris Wallace]

That's funny. Is anybody watching the movie Sunday?

[StorminNorman]

Got a whole party set up :up:

[Bullseye]

http://www.vgcats.com/comics/images/061031.jpg

That is truly terrific.

[the a1ant]

I just saw this film yesterday on DVD. Wish I would've saw it in theatres, but at the time I wasn't interested...boy, was that a mistake. This film was amazing, and not only was the action great (very well done) itactually had something to say...powerful film. It really deserves some awards....something!

[Antonello Blueberry]

Nice V for Vendetta video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wp0DaYG-jjI

[Grim Goblin]

funny story happened today. I went over to a friend's house for the evening and, having nothing better to do, we decided to rent a movie. I recommended a few movies that she hadn't seen yet and wouldn't you know it, one of them was V for Vendetta to which she agreed. So we crashed on the couch, ready to watch what I knew to be a powerful movie, but I had totally forgotten what day we were...

When Portman's voice began reciting the rhyme, Remember, remember, the 5th of november... at the beginning... we both looked at each other :wow:, looked up at the calendar on the wall and went "wow".

There is no coincidence heh? :D

[Chris Wallace]

I made a point of watching it on the 5th.

[fullmoon1love]

I'm new here, so I was hoping someone could answer my question. I love the movie, and I was just wondering why V put all of those books in Evey's room? It looks like he might have done it as soon as he brought her to his home. I was also wondering whether V knew Evey way before they even met. It seems kind of strange that he knew an awful lot about Gordon and they had the same types of interests such as things that was stolen from the Ministry of Objectional Material and about how he died and his Quran. V alway mentioned that he don't coincidence, so this led me to believe that he was planning to recruit Evey for a long time, and that he knew about her from Gordon. Just a thought!:whatever:

[chosen1]

I'm new here, so I was hoping someone could answer my question. I love the movie, and I was just wondering why V put all of those books in Evey's room? It looks like he might have done it as soon as he brought her to his home. I was also wondering whether V knew Evey way before they even met. It seems kind of strange that he knew an awful lot about Gordon and they had the same types of interests such as things that was stolen from the Ministry of Objectional Material and about how he died and his Quran. V alway mentioned that he don't coincidence, so this led me to believe that he was planning to recruit Evey for a long time, and that he knew about her from Gordon. Just a thought!:whatever:


If there were no Coincidences.

What was the connection between Gordon and V. 'Eggie in the basket.'

V and Edmound Dontes. 'Dontes new all his enemies before he was sent to Chateu Dif.' Did V know sutler, Creedy, or Prothero? Were they friends?




No Need for the rolleyes. You might be on to something.




"Crawl, Walk, and the Run." -- Clay Davis

[colossus_girl]

I just have to say that this is one of the best comic adaptions i have seen. It ranks high with me along with xmen 1 and 2, sin city and batman begins. Having never read the comics I was unsure about seeing this film but the plot intrigued me, and it was great. I also really liked the acting but natalie portman's accent was definitely shaky. If she could improve on that, it would be good :)

[RPG swordmaster]

Easily the best comic-based movie i have seen.

[Kevin Roegele]

If there were no Coincidences.

What was the connection between Gordon and V. 'Eggie in the basket.'

To emphasise the similarity between V and Gordon, superficially to make the viewer think, "Hey, maybe he's V!"

And, by the way, we in Britain do not eat, 'Eggy in a basket". Never in my life have I even heard it mentioned. As Alan Moore complained about.

[chosen1]

hey kevin who is that guy in your avatar?

[Chris Wallace]

To emphasise the similarity between V and Gordon, superficially to make the viewer think, "Hey, maybe he's V!"

And, by the way, we in Britain do not eat, 'Eggy in a basket". Never in my life have I even heard it mentioned. As Alan Moore complained about.
I'll admit I did think maybe that was a common dish over there. I've considered trying it but if the toast burned and/or the egg came out runny I'd be pissed.

[ZER0C00L]

iv made it, came out pretty taysty. just cook it on low heat.

maybe eggy in a basket came over to britan in the V ,movie universe since all the war and things happend. you know?

[kit1982]

To emphasise the similarity between V and Gordon, superficially to make the viewer think, "Hey, maybe he's V!"

And, by the way, we in Britain do not eat, 'Eggy in a basket". Never in my life have I even heard it mentioned. As Alan Moore complained about.


Dear god I hated "Eggy in a basket" that and the way that supposedly everyone in London says "Bollocks" well maybe Natalie Portmans accent aswell, but my word Weaving was superb.

[CLARKY]

http://www.vgcats.com/comics/images/061031.jpg


whahahahahahaha! Excellent! Truly EXCELLENT!
Bravo.

[Silvermoth]

V for Vendetta is one of my favourite movies, its certainly recommendable and easily the best comic film this year.

[Chris Wallace]

V for Vendetta is one of my favourite movies, its certainly recommendable and easily the best comic film this year.
I agree, although the competition wasn't exactly stiff.

[Nivek]

Gee, ll these complaints about Portmans accent and "over use" of Bollocks, you would think English actors playing Americans were flawless with accents and use of regional dialect and such...

[MARVELous M]

This was a great movie. Smart writing/plot and good surprises.

[Bullseye]

This was a great movie. Smart writing/plot and good surprises.

Its one of my favorites and so is The Matrix. Both are two of the greatest films ever made. Ever.

[Shifty]

To emphasise the similarity between V and Gordon, superficially to make the viewer think, "Hey, maybe he's V!"

And, by the way, we in Britain do not eat, 'Eggy in a basket". Never in my life have I even heard it mentioned. As Alan Moore complained about.

I've had them in Canada, "Egg in a basket", they're pretty damn good. Just like the movie. Exceeded my expectations, can't wait to read the actual novel. I loved Watchmen and with the movie changing things there will be new elements to enjoy with the book.

[The Question]

Slinger, just to tell you, the book is much more pilitically sophisticated. I thinl, at least. Brings up all sorts of political philosophies that aren't even mentioned in the film.

[Shifty]

Slinger, just to tell you, the book is much more pilitically sophisticated. I thinl, at least. Brings up all sorts of political philosophies that aren't even mentioned in the film.

I've checked online about what to expect.:yay:

Click on the second blue dot to see Natalie's interview.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2783383703127923640&q=type%3Atvshow+charlie+rose

[ConcreteBlock15]

Brings up all sorts of political philosophies that aren't even mentioned in the film


Fascism and anarchy for starters...

[Anita18]

I finally got my hands on the Equilibrium soundtrack, and here's the track featured in the V for Vendetta trailer:

http://www.verzend.be/v/6975408/02_Encounter.mp3

I know I've been looking for it like a mofo. :oldrazz: Just wanted to share with you all.

[Fanticon]

OK I got into a debate with my friend over the ending...well, close enough to it...when Finch (Stephen Rea) speculates on what could happen...the little girl getting shot, the nieghborhood confronting the officer who did it, then riots...so...did that part happen? I said no...and that the big give away is the little "bollocks" girl was shown in the crowd with her V mask watching the fire works. But I thought going with the obvious choice was missing out on some of the symbolism during Evey's narration..."He's me, he's you, he's my my father and my mother..."

thoughts?

[GreenKToo]

Loved it. Hugo Weaving is becoming one of my favorite actors, dude has chops.

[Katsuro]

OK I got into a debate with my friend over the ending...well, close enough to it...when Finch (Stephen Rea) speculates on what could happen...the little girl getting shot, the nieghborhood confronting the officer who did it, then riots...so...did that part happen? I said no...and that the big give away is the little "bollocks" girl was shown in the crowd with her V mask watching the fire works. But I thought going with the obvious choice was missing out on some of the symbolism during Evey's narration..."He's me, he's you, he's my my father and my mother..."

thoughts?

It did happen, the little girl did die. At the end, nearly every character who died in the movie was shown in the crowd. The two lesbians, Evey's boss (Stephen Fry), I think her parents too. IT was just symbolism.

[Fanticon]

thanks:up:
figured as much...is that what happened in the Moore's graphic novel?

[ConcreteBlock15]

Most certainly not.

Read and ye shall learn the truth...

[Mr. Socko]

I think this movie is under rated. I loved the dialogue, V's was the best. You had to love his all v letter speech to Evey. I am one of the few who personally liked this movie more than the book. I'm not interested in a comic book that deals with nothing but politics. Oh, Thanks Andy and Larry for adding that kick-ass blood squirting, slow motion, knife scene at the end.

Oh, and I only recently noticed that Chancellor Sutler was Hellboy's father....

Remeber Remember
The 5th of November
The Gun Power Treason and Plot
I know of no reason
Why the Gun Power treason
Should ever be forgot

[Brian2887]

I just watched this for the first time last night. Very good movie. I was surprised. Well-acted, well-written. I dug it.

[Carmine Falcone]

I am reading the comic again at the moment, I really noticed that the movie is very watered down compared to the comic. It would have been nice to have disturbing lines like ''Africa isn't there anymore'' in the movie. I think the comic is better than the movie afterall, but the comic has some things that I think were done better in the movie. So they both have their pros and cons.