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V for Vendatta

There is no certainity, only opportunityV for Vendatta is a remarkable film. It is a film that is hero driven from start to finish.V for Vendetta, like the Matrix, has references to several elements of philosophy, literature, history, and mythology. V is admirably played by Hugo Weaving who I first had a crush on when I saw him first as Douglas Jardine in the Bodyline Series. Of course, he being ultra thin doesnt help in getting heroic roles, and in this one he has proven that he can be a hero too. V for Vendetta has an excellent screenplay. Every word couldnt have been more relevant or more beautifully put. V for Vendetta spouts philosophy more explicitly than the Matrix. And that, the world needs somebody who is willing to give up his life for an idea. I loved the dialog in the beginning of the movie about the idea. I cant recall it now, but it was something about the V being the idea and physical attributes are not necessary to know V because he is the idea (I am sure it was much better put!).V for Vendetta doesnt fare very well in action as compared to the Matrix or other action movies. But, the classicism of V for Vendetta is unparalleled. I loved the scene where Evey wakes up in a room choking with books and the scene where Gordon shows her his copy of the 14th century Koran. V for Vendetta is also mysterious. How come Gordon (Evey’s possible love interest) does and speaks exactly what V did when Evey first wakes up in the house of V? Does Evey become the next V? Iraq and conservative christianity is a strong undercurrent of V for Vendetta. Of course, the comics version is very different. The only thing that is common are the characters and the beginnings of V. Otherwise, they might as well have been separate entities. I saw the summary of the comics, but I prefer the movie, thank you. Watch it. It is worth watching just for the dialogues.

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and thus i clothe my naked perfidy with odd old ends stolen forth out the holy writ and seem a saint when most i play the devil

 
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Gurupanguji: Thanks for that dialogue! Awesome stuff there! :)

 
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Yup! The screenplay and dialogues are phenomenal! :-D!!

Voil

 
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Well, I beleive this movie gives the same idea as Rang De Basanthi. Anyway, I saw the movie and didn’t find the idea so unique. There are lot of such movies which has come with the similar ideas in the past. Bty Div, don’t compare Matrix with V; Matrix is well made, unique and extreamly technical. It would be unfair to compare Matrix with V. V is well made but not so great.

Adios..

 
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A British version of the tamil movie Anniyan.

 
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Hi

Even i saw the movie . A persons self anger turned towards national revolution. “People Should Not Fear for Goverment. Goverment Should Fear For People”

very nicely taken.

 
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Yea I second that there were a lot of swipes at the Bush Admin. Halliburton, Karl Rove, Homophobic laws etc. Maybe I am just imagining things.

 
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Phoenix: Thanks!

 
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Hey
I saw the movie and did not like it as much; but your review has made me think twice about my judgement. Now I think the movie is cool. Thanks for an awesome review !

 
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Ivan: Wow!

Thanks for the link! I didnt know libraries will promote V for Vendetta :D So Awesome! :)

 
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Ah, I should’ve asked you to write the review for High Browse Online! :)

 
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Soopah Pissed: It is an awesome movie!

Pawan: Glad you liked it!

Ravi: You should! :)

 
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Hey Div,
Can’t wait to see it either. been reading about it every now, then and everywhere!
Cheers,
 RAvi

 
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Ya… good movie with effective dialogues and screenplay.

Enjoy and Watch this movie.

 
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Well, beautiful movie. glad you wrote about it..:):).. cheers.

 
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Mmm… if you love this bit of violence, watch “Rang de Basanti” too!

Enjoy, young lady