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V FOR VENDETTA: From DC comics and the Wachowski Brothers (THE MATRIX) comes this tale of revolution in an England of the future, one gone fearful and fascist; anyone different, from homosexuals to free thinking artists, is "black bagged" and subjected to torture and inhumane medical experiments. Hugo Weaving stars as V, the mysterious knife-carrying masked avenger who has lightning reflexes, lots of explosives, and intentions to blow up Parliament. He's also on a vendetta against the evil powermongers who made him the lonely monster he is. Natalie Portman is the innocent waif who saves him and winds up hiding out in his nifty secret lair, which is filled with forbidden books, art, and a jukebox that plays Cat Power and Julie London's "Cry Me a River." Meanwhile, there's a hangdog police inspector (Stephen Rea) picking up their trail, and a plethora of evil British government types regularly bullied into action by the intensely odious "Grand Chancellor" (John Hurt). Director James McTiegue keeps all thes...
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Cast:
Stephen Rea,
Sinéad Cusack,
John Hurt,
Eddie Marsan,
Juliet Howland,
Natalie Portman,
Roger Allam,
Stephen Fry,
William Tapley,
Joseph Rye,
Tim Pigott-Smith,
John Standing,
Clive Ashborn,
James Purefoy,
Hugo Weaving,
Rupert Graves,
Ben Miles,
Natasha Wightman,
Billie Cook,
Simon Holmes,
Julie Brown,
Megan Gay,
Mark Longhurst,
Emma Field Rayner,
Mark Phoenix,
Alister Mazzotti,
Roderick Culver,
Tara Hacking,
Antje Rau,
Patricia Gannon,
Oliver Bradshaw,
Jack Schouten,
Caoimhe Murdock,
Brin Rosser,
Adrian Finighan,
Bradley Steve Ford,
Madeleine Rakic-Platt,
Selina Giles,
Carsten Hayes,
Grant Burgin,
Imogen Poots,
Laura Greenwood,
Kyra Meyer,
Paul Antony-Barber,
Anna Farnworth,
Mary Stockley,
Simon Newby,
David Merheb,
Daniel Donaldson,
Ben Posener,
Ian T. Dickinson,
Sophia New,
Gerard Gilroy,
Eamon Geoghegan,
Matt Wilkinson,
Martin McGlade,
Richard Laing,
Derek Hutchinson,
Raife Patrick Burchell,
Matthew Bates,
Ian Burfield,
Chad Stahelski,
Jason Griffiths,
Malcolm Sinclair,
David Leitch,
Cosima Shaw,
Gregory Donaldson,
Martin Savage,
Michael Simkins,
Amelda Brown,
Charles Cork,
John Ringham,
Richard Campbell,
Guy Henry,
Dulcie Smart,
Andy Rashleigh
Director: James McTeigue
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
Release Date: March 17, 2006
MPAA Rating: R
Screen Writer: Andy Wachowski, Lana Wachowski
DVD Release Date: August 01, 2006
Runtime: 131 minutes
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictures
Director: James McTeigue
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
Release Date: March 17, 2006
MPAA Rating: R
Screen Writer: Andy Wachowski, Lana Wachowski
DVD Release Date: August 01, 2006
Runtime: 131 minutes
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictures
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1984 would not have worked set in the United States. We seem to know that, no matter what, we will stand up and face down a system like the one Mr. Orwell described. Similarly V for Vendetta had to be set in Britain in order to work. And, oh yes Virginia, it does work. The plot is orwellian. It is also a little bit Ray Bradbury and just a little dash of That’s Incredible for those sad few of us who can remember that show. … more
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If I had not read the graphic novel first, I'd have been bewildered. It adapts a challenging story well, despite the limits of two hours. I found the ending a moving one, cynic though I am. Recommended that you finish the book first, and then enjoy the visuals, story, and action.
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one of my favorite movies of all times! lots of action and a plot that is followable and enjoyable.
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review by jbeswick.
July 23, 2009
A cinematic giant, V is a great example of a perfect film (other examples in my methodology include Out Of Africa, The English Patient and Goodfellas). Literally no actor could be replaced, no scene cut nor any direction changed - perfect in every respect. The main character, "V", is a model for every citizen. Unchanged, unhinged, unwaveable - he stands for everything we believe in. His motivation gains more credence daily , and I frequently urge people to … more
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I love this movie. there's something about it that has me watching it over and over again.
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Quick Tip by josephrasch.
April 29, 2010
awesome
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review by Schtinky.
November 05, 2008
November 5th is Guy Fawkes night, where the British light bonfires in memory of Guy Fawkes, who attempted assassination of King and Parliament with a plan to blow up Westminster Palace. 'V For Vendetta' plays off the Fawkes legend, bringing it into the future with a sane and cultivated hero who hides behind a mask. 'V' (Hugo Weaving), as he identifies himself, has been a victim of the oppressive political overthrowing of a free government, and decides that revolution and … more
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review by arichards.
November 17, 2008
This coming November You'll need to remember The gun powder treason and plot For Portman and Weaving Will have you believing That this movie won't be forgot Their brilliant acting Will have you reacting Between consternation and shock As the regime of Norsefire Breathes bigoted fire And monitors you round the clock When V rescues … more
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review by engelcox.
March 06, 2007
Missed this one in the theater and it finally came up in the Netflix queue. As seems to be the case with movies made from graphic novels these days, the filmmakers did a great job of capturing the visual style of the comic while not necessarily retaining the story or underlying meaning. This was even more egregious in this case, where V is portrayed as a heroic figure whose victimization justifies the means by which he extracts his revenge with the added bonus of freeing the enslaved citizens of … more
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"V for Vendetta" is one of the most boring revolutionary epics I've ever watched. With a screenplay and production by the Wachowski Brothers, I'd at least expect plenty of explosions and some neat special effects because, let's be honest, folks, the only reason that the first "Matrix" flick did very well was because of the whole slo-mo bullet biz. After the initial shock, the sequels of that particular flick were nothing more than fluff. However, it seems that the Wachowski boys were hoping that … more
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