V for Vendetta

bobman1235 · March 2006

Surprised no one's started a thread on this yet (that I could find).

Just came back from seeing this (in IMAX no less). Phenomenal. I can see the subject matter ... maybe sitting with people the wrong way, as it is basically encouraging government overthrow to some expect, but it's in an Orwellian regime of control. The whole atomsphere of the times is very much like "1984", with a little "Fahrenheit 451" thrown in for good measure. But th emovie had everything. Good dialogue, great action / explosions, great pacing, good acting, and of course, Natalie.

Roy Munson · March 2006

1984 was my favorite book when I was in high school, I read it in 1969 when I was a junior..damn I'm getting old! Fahrenheit 451 was also one of my favs, so I guess I better go see "V".

ohskigod · March 2006

I liked it, I didnt get into the whole compare it to real events thing you see in the papers. This made it far more enjoyable.

MrNightly · March 2006

Just got back from seeing it with the wife. Two thumbs up... way up. Very political slant, if you care to look into that way,(which I did, and thoroughly enjoyed too) but also just flat out well directed, well acted, well-paced action flick. Not too much bad here. Thought it was going to be slower, or with a predictible ending, but was pleasantly surprised.

9 outta 10 stars for me. Also, very original thinking, that didn't seem to come across as so.

Well worth the price of admission, and seemed to attract an older audience. I liked it!

MacLeod · March 2006

If Im not mistaken, isnt thie slanted to the right? Joel Silver produced it and he's a right winger. It would be nice! That would make 2 movies in history with a right wing slant (Passion of the Christ being the 1st).

MrNightly · March 2006

I wouldn't say it slanted to the right at all... Well, I take it back. Ok, hang on. It made you think, and for that I liked it. I need to see it again, that's for sure. They were pro ****-movement it seemed, but also anti-government... again, you didn't have to read into it if you didn't want to, and could just enjoy the show... but I think I need to watch it again, before making complete statements. (I will say that it didn't push either way, and seemed to lay it out for you to pick and choose what you wanted, and leave the rest alone.)

Regardless, it was excellent.

dorokusai · March 2006

It's a movie, not the Emergency Broadcasting System.

aaharvel · March 2006

MacLeod wrote:

If Im not mistaken, isnt thie slanted to the right? Joel Silver produced it and he's a right winger. It would be nice! That would make 2 movies in history with a right wing slant (Passion of the Christ being the 1st).

Passion didn't have a right-wing slant. It was an underrated movie about the most beloved individual in the history of history.

PolkThug · March 2006

GREAT movie.

Strong Bad · March 2006

Go to the theater, see it, enjoy it and realize it's only a movie. Right wing, left wing, whatever. Never understood that **** anyway.

aaharvel · March 2006

thanks for the rec, i think i'll go see it today then for a nice stress relieiver.

MrNightly · March 2006

john d. strong wrote:

Go to the theater, see it, enjoy it and realize it's only a movie. Right wing, left wing, whatever. Never understood that **** anyway.

Good idea. I wish they didn't judge a movie based on how many pay tickets to see it in crumby theaters... (having said that now that I am moving more into the HT world... hehehe)

I say, regardless of hatred for movie theaters, that everyone needs to take their significant other out on a date, and watch the flick!!:p

MacLeod · March 2006

john d. strong wrote:

Go to the theater, see it, enjoy it and realize it's only a movie. Right wing, left wing, whatever. Never understood that **** anyway.

Well it seems more and more lately movies are more about making a political statement (and usually a liberal one) and not so much about entertainment. Hence the declining attendance at the theaters (that and the $12 popcorn).

I dont have a problem with them having these opinions, Im just tired of having them shoved down my throat everytime I go to see one. A good example, the latest news out of commiewood is that theyre begining production on a movie about Cindy Sheehan starring none other than Susan Sarandon! :rolleyes: I mean Primary Colors, Dave, American President, Munich, Syriana, Day After Tomorrow, Farenheight 911 and on and on. Im just tired of movies trying to make a political statement, regardless whether I agree with it or not. Long live George Lucas!

aaharvel · March 2006

George Lucas made a political statement in Episode III.

heiney9 · March 2006

For those that are interested in the Natalie factor in this movie visit her fan site for lots of articles and interviews about the movie.

www.natalieportman.com

I hardly ever go to the theaters for movies anymore, but I almost went this weekend to see it. I've seen all the pre-release hoopla and it looks like my kind of entertainment. Intelligent action/fantasy and of course Nat. I'll be getting this as soon as it comes out on DVD.

H9

P.s. It's a pretty heavily traffic'd site so if the link doesn't load or is real slow try again later.

MacLeod · March 2006

aaharvel wrote:

George Lucas made a political statement in Episode III.

Ive heard a couple people say that but personally I never noticed any political statement.

heiney9 · March 2006

Certainly "V" has some political overtones. Most good work makes you think. But it's pretty minor and it certainly isn't intended to hit you over the head. Don't read too much into it and you'll be just fine. It's supposed to be entertainment first and foremost and making you think a little bit secondary.

H9

aaharvel · March 2006

Heiney you have pm.

aaharvel · March 2006

MacLeod wrote:

Ive heard a couple people say that but personally I never noticed any political statement.

yup it's there. very stupid dialogue mixed with political overtone makes for very stupid political overtone- regardless of what side of the aisle.

Strong Bad · March 2006

aaharvel wrote:

George Lucas made a political statement in Episode III.

It was cut from the movie.

Palpatine was busted for having his female Sith Intern in his office polishing his "Lightsaber." The Galactic Senate covered it up, much to the dismay of the Wookies.

MrNightly · March 2006

heiney9 wrote:

Certainly "V" has some political overtones. Most good work makes you think. But it's pretty minor and it certainly isn't intended to hit you over the head. Don't read too much into it and you'll be just fine. It's supposed to be entertainment first and foremost and making you think a little bit secondary.

H9

So you saw it?

heiney9 · March 2006

MrNightly wrote:

So you saw it?

Nope, I was waiting for someone to bring that up. My comments are strictly coming from all the pre-release hoopla. I've read over 2 dozen interviews and reviews and formed my opinion based on the director, screenwriter, producer, actors and original author. My opinion may change once I see it, but I get what they general tone of the film is SUPPOSED to be.

H9

PolkThug · March 2006

MrNightly wrote:

So you saw it?

I don't think he did, it was VERY political which is expected with a movie centered on the Guy Fawkes story.

Interesting factoid about Guy Fawkes:

In an example of semantic progression, Guy Fawkes' name is also the origin of the word "guy" in the English language, particularly in American spoken English

aaharvel · March 2006

john d. strong wrote:

It was cut from the movie.

Palpatine was busted for having his female Sith Intern in his office polishing his "Lightsaber." The Galactic Senate covered it up, much to the dismay of the Wookies.

waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!

shepx2 · March 2006

It was cut from the movie.

Palpatine was busted for having his female Sith Intern in his office polishing his "Lightsaber." The Galactic Senate covered it up, much to the dismay of the Wookies.

Thank you very much; I haven't spit fluid out of my nose in quite a long time.

MrNightly · March 2006

heiney9 wrote:

Nope, I was waiting for someone to bring that up. My comments are strictly coming from all the pre-release hoopla. I've read over 2 dozen interviews and reviews and formed my opinion based on the director, screenwriter, producer, actors and original author. My opinion may change once I see it, but I get what they general tone of the film is SUPPOSED to be.

H9

Well, as they always say... don't let others tell you what to think about it.. go out and see it yourself before you form an opinion!

I'll say, that after thinking about for the past week, I definately want to see it again. I believe that movies (Good movies that is) should make you think beyond what is handed to you on a silver platter, and beyond what is shoved down your throat by the media... and "V" does just that.

Tour2ma · March 2006

Saw this Tuesday and thoroughly enjoyed it. Will be on the Buy List.

As I watched my mind kept going to the "this means this and this means that" imagery I'd read about. Nearly got in the way, but fortunately it did not.

Natalie P. impressed me as an actress for the first time. And I have been a Stephen Rea fan since the HBO movie Citizen X, which, come to think of it, also needs to go on my Buy List...

dipiazza · March 2006

Must say, i especially enjoyed the soundtrack and surround sound special effects. Should be an awesome one for HT audio wise. I will def be buying when it comes out on dvd.