V for Vendetta

Acalewia · 09-10-2005, 07:56 PM

Has anyone seen the previews for this? What do you think? Will it be a good movie or will it flop?

Acalewia · 10-02-2005, 04:34 PM

A better question would be does anyone know what its about. The previews didn't tell me anything.

***HOBBIT*** · 10-02-2005, 07:45 PM

haha, basically no one does.

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Vendetta is “set against the futuristic landscape of totalitarian Britain. [It] tells the story of a mild-mannered young woman named Evey (Portman) who is rescued from a life-and-death situation by a masked vigilante (Weaving) known only as ‘V.’ Incomparably charismatic and ferociously skilled in the art of combat and deception, V ignites a revolution when he detonates two London landmarks and takes over the government-controlled airwaves, urging his fellow citizens to rise up against tyranny and oppression. As Evey uncovers the truth about V’s mysterious background, she also discovers the truth about herself—and emerges as his unlikely ally in the culmination of his plot to bring freedom and justice back to a society fraught with cruelty and corruption.”

Hope that tells you something, lol.

This is the movie that Natalie Portman shaved her head for.

Acalewia · 10-02-2005, 07:56 PM

Thanks for the info HOBBIT. It does help out. From the previews, it seems like it will be good. We'll see huh?

BeardofPants · 10-03-2005, 01:39 AM

Read the graphic novel. It'll tell you everything. I HIGHLY recommend it.

***HOBBIT*** · 10-19-2005, 12:42 AM

Some new news on it:

Plot Rundown:

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Based on the Alan Moore comic of the same name, V for Vendetta is the story of a shadowy freedom fighter, set in an alternate reality. In V's world, Germany won a World War, leaving Great Britain a fascist, totalitarian regime. V conducts guerilla warfare against the government, and convinces a young girl to join him.

Its release date of November 4th, 2005 has been pushed back to March 17th, 2006

Acalewia · 10-24-2005, 04:56 PM

That bites. I was looking forward to seeing it. Guess I'll have to wait till march. I'll keep in mind the graphic novel and try to read it before I see the movie.

Butterbeer · 10-24-2005, 05:00 PM

didn't they only do a run of ten? ...never did finish it sadly ... was very cool at the time! guess they are quite rare now? though, they'll probably re-print after the movie: bunch of fascists!

thats a movie a gotta go see; when is it out?

BeardofPants · 10-25-2005, 01:44 AM

It's been released in one book, BB....

Stoopid fraggin' 90 second rule.

Butterbeer · 12-08-2005, 06:23 PM

well it was comics when i knew it .. a set of ten only i think??

er... when's it out?

Acalewia · 03-19-2006, 09:31 PM

It came out Friday, BB. I haven't seen it yet, but it seems it will be good. Maybe when I get paid again.

***Jonathan*** · 03-24-2006, 02:28 PM

Saw it last week. I thought it was a rather good film, I really liked Hugo Weaving's portrayal of V.

Farimir Captain of Gondor · 03-27-2006, 04:12 AM

Didn't the guy who created V drop out of the project because he didn't like the way the Wachowski bros. were filming it? He even made 'em take his name off the credits, right?

I haven't seen it yet, btw.

Curubethion · 03-27-2006, 08:36 PM

My friend saw it...he said it's awesome. He said it even topped LOTR for his favorite movie. Poor Hugo Weaving...he's got a sort of back-and-forth situation with playing good guys and bad guys...
First the Matrix-Agent Smith. Then LOTR-Elrond. Then the Matrix conclusion-Agent Smith. Then Vendetta-V.

Pytt · 03-28-2006, 08:05 AM

I saw it yesterday night. It was the best film I have seen in quite a time, I think it is on my top 5 movies I've seen. It reminded me of Sin City, the feel of the movie is the same, though the plot and other things is quite different. The part hard action movie, part philosopcal view was very good. And the scene when Portman is captured was very strong.
Go see it!

Acalewia · 03-28-2006, 02:25 PM

I saw it yesterday. I liked it. very powerful imo. I now have a new favorite quote: "people should not be afraid of their government. The government should be afraid of their people"

BeardofPants · 03-28-2006, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Pytt

I saw it yesterday night. It was the best film I have seen in quite a time, I think it is on my top 5 movies I've seen. It reminded me of Sin City, the feel of the movie is the same, though the plot and other things is quite different. The part hard action movie, part philosopcal view was very good. And the scene when Portman is captured was very strong.
Go see it!

[hypnotic voice]... Read the book.... reeead the booook......[/hypnotic voice]

Alan Moore roxxors - read V for Vendetta, oh, and Watchmen. They're both change-your-life kinda books. Like Dune. Have you read Dune?

Pytt · 03-28-2006, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeardofPants

[hypnotic voice]... Read the book.... reeead the booook......[/hypnotic voice]

Alan Moore roxxors - read V for Vendetta, oh, and Watchmen. They're both change-your-life kinda books. Like Dune. Have you read Dune?

I read alot about the book and the film today, and decided I will read the book. And no, I haven't read DUne, and it is so nagging me! Guess I have to do something serious about it. Thanks for saying it

Gwaimir Windgem · 03-29-2006, 03:12 PM

I saw it. I thought it was a really, really good movie. I mean, there are not many that I would say this about, but I thought a movie of actual high quality, and artistically beautiful. Great movie, over all, though it had its down sides. I hear its v. close to the comic book, but being not a great comic book reader, I haven't read it...I hope to do so, though. I hear Watchmen is really good also, BoP.

BeardofPants · 03-29-2006, 03:30 PM

*kicks gwai in the pants
Read 'em you lazy bastard *scowl*

09-10-2005, 07:56 PM	#1
Acalewia Halfelven Daughter of the Dunedain, President of Entmoot Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In trouble. As usual. Posts: 4,674	V for Vendetta Has anyone seen the previews for this? What do you think? Will it be a good movie or will it flop? __________________ "Acaly und Hektor fur Presidants fur EntMut fur life!"~ inked Don't meddle in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup. "Don't be such a sour wolf" Stiles ~ Heart Monitor http://www.wattpad.com/user/IceQueenofMitera

10-02-2005, 04:34 PM	#2
Acalewia Halfelven Daughter of the Dunedain, President of Entmoot Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In trouble. As usual. Posts: 4,674	A better question would be does anyone know what its about. The previews didn't tell me anything. __________________ "Acaly und Hektor fur Presidants fur EntMut fur life!"~ inked Don't meddle in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup. "Don't be such a sour wolf" Stiles ~ Heart Monitor http://www.wattpad.com/user/IceQueenofMitera

10-02-2005, 07:56 PM	#4
Acalewia Halfelven Daughter of the Dunedain, President of Entmoot Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In trouble. As usual. Posts: 4,674	Thanks for the info HOBBIT. It does help out. From the previews, it seems like it will be good. We'll see huh? __________________ "Acaly und Hektor fur Presidants fur EntMut fur life!"~ inked Don't meddle in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup. "Don't be such a sour wolf" Stiles ~ Heart Monitor http://www.wattpad.com/user/IceQueenofMitera

10-03-2005, 01:39 AM	#5
BeardofPants the Shrike Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA <3 Posts: 10,647	Read the graphic novel. It'll tell you everything. I HIGHLY recommend it. __________________ "Binary solo! 0000001! 00000011! 0000001! 00000011!" ~ The Humans are Dead, Flight of the Conchords

10-24-2005, 04:56 PM	#7
Acalewia Halfelven Daughter of the Dunedain, President of Entmoot Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In trouble. As usual. Posts: 4,674	That bites. I was looking forward to seeing it. Guess I'll have to wait till march. I'll keep in mind the graphic novel and try to read it before I see the movie. __________________ "Acaly und Hektor fur Presidants fur EntMut fur life!"~ inked Don't meddle in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup. "Don't be such a sour wolf" Stiles ~ Heart Monitor http://www.wattpad.com/user/IceQueenofMitera

10-24-2005, 05:00 PM	#8
Butterbeer Elf Lord Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: here and there Posts: 3,514	didn't they only do a run of ten? ...never did finish it sadly ... was very cool at the time! guess they are quite rare now? though, they'll probably re-print after the movie: bunch of fascists! thats a movie a gotta go see; when is it out?

10-25-2005, 01:44 AM	#9
BeardofPants the Shrike Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA <3 Posts: 10,647	It's been released in one book, BB.... Stoopid fraggin' 90 second rule. __________________ "Binary solo! 0000001! 00000011! 0000001! 00000011!" ~ The Humans are Dead, Flight of the Conchords

12-08-2005, 06:23 PM	#10
Butterbeer Elf Lord Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: here and there Posts: 3,514	well it was comics when i knew it .. a set of ten only i think?? er... when's it out?

03-19-2006, 09:31 PM	#11
Acalewia Halfelven Daughter of the Dunedain, President of Entmoot Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In trouble. As usual. Posts: 4,674	It came out Friday, BB. I haven't seen it yet, but it seems it will be good. Maybe when I get paid again. __________________ "Acaly und Hektor fur Presidants fur EntMut fur life!"~ inked Don't meddle in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup. "Don't be such a sour wolf" Stiles ~ Heart Monitor http://www.wattpad.com/user/IceQueenofMitera

03-24-2006, 02:28 PM	#12
*Jonathan* Entmoot Attorney-General, Equilibrating the Scales of Justice, Administrator ♎ Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 3,891	Saw it last week. I thought it was a rather good film, I really liked Hugo Weaving's portrayal of V. __________________ An unwritten post is a delightful universe of infinite possibilities. Set down one word, however, and it immediately becomes earthbound. Set down one sentence and it’s halfway to being just like every other bloody entry that’s ever been written. ☻

03-27-2006, 04:12 AM	#13
Farimir Captain of Gondor Spaceman Spiff Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: In the belly of a Firefly, living in Serenity is where you'll find me Posts: 1,438	Didn't the guy who created V drop out of the project because he didn't like the way the Wachowski bros. were filming it? He even made 'em take his name off the credits, right? I haven't seen it yet, btw. __________________ Do you hear that?

03-27-2006, 08:36 PM	#14
Curubethion Fenway Ranger, Lord of Red Sox Nation Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: College! Posts: 1,976	My friend saw it...he said it's awesome. He said it even topped LOTR for his favorite movie. Poor Hugo Weaving...he's got a sort of back-and-forth situation with playing good guys and bad guys... First the Matrix-Agent Smith. Then LOTR-Elrond. Then the Matrix conclusion-Agent Smith. Then Vendetta-V. __________________ Adventure...betrayal...heroism... Atharon: where heroes are born. My wife once said to me—when I'd been writing for ten or fifteen years—that I could always go back to being a nuclear engineer. And I said to her, 'Harriet, would you let someone who quit his job to go write fantasy anywhere near your nuclear reactor? I wouldn't!' (Robert Jordan)

03-28-2006, 08:05 AM	#15
Pytt The Supreme Lord of The Northern Eagles Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: trondheim, norway Posts: 1,388	I saw it yesterday night. It was the best film I have seen in quite a time, I think it is on my top 5 movies I've seen. It reminded me of Sin City, the feel of the movie is the same, though the plot and other things is quite different. The part hard action movie, part philosopcal view was very good. And the scene when Portman is captured was very strong. Go see it! __________________ Don't Panic!

03-28-2006, 02:25 PM	#16
Acalewia Halfelven Daughter of the Dunedain, President of Entmoot Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In trouble. As usual. Posts: 4,674	I saw it yesterday. I liked it. very powerful imo. I now have a new favorite quote: "people should not be afraid of their government. The government should be afraid of their people" __________________ "Acaly und Hektor fur Presidants fur EntMut fur life!"~ inked Don't meddle in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup. "Don't be such a sour wolf" Stiles ~ Heart Monitor http://www.wattpad.com/user/IceQueenofMitera

03-29-2006, 03:12 PM	#19
Gwaimir Windgem Dread Mothy Lord and Halfwitted Apprentice Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Thomas Aquinas College, Santa Paula, CA Posts: 10,820	I saw it. I thought it was a really, really good movie. I mean, there are not many that I would say this about, but I thought a movie of actual high quality, and artistically beautiful. Great movie, over all, though it had its down sides. I hear its v. close to the comic book, but being not a great comic book reader, I haven't read it...I hope to do so, though. I hear Watchmen is really good also, BoP. __________________ Crux fidelis, inter omnes arbor una nobilis. Nulla talem silva profert, fronde, flore, germine. Dulce lignum, dulce clavo, dulce pondus sustinens. 'With a melon?' - Eric Idle

03-29-2006, 03:30 PM	#20
BeardofPants the Shrike Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA <3 Posts: 10,647	kicks gwai in the pants Read 'em you lazy bastard scowl* __________________ "Binary solo! 0000001! 00000011! 0000001! 00000011!" ~ The Humans are Dead, Flight of the Conchords