...And You May Call Me V

[eldirion]

I was able to get into an early screening of V for Vendetta at 10 on Thursday night. I am writing this directly after seeing it, so I am still strongly impacted. I do not know how I will feel in the morning, but I dreadfully hope that it will not change.

What I want to say most after seeing this movie is this: Go See It. This film is beautiful, powerful, stunning, amazing, but above all else, important. I am so affected by this movie that I doubt that I will get much rest, or rather perhaps I will sleep more soundly knowing that there is a picture available to viewers. This picture is that of the emotions and ideas that run through my mind, and most likely the minds of countless others, when they wonder what may be in store for us and how humanity will react to the inevitability of its flowing changes.

I do not feel I am expressing myself as well as I would like...in the morning I will be able to clarify my feelings and opinions of the film more exactly. I will now just describe the movie itself rather than the idea it embodies.

The dialogue in this movie is rich and fast-paced. You must pay attention to catch every word, making it seem that much more real. The visuals are outstanding, creating a beautiful environment that draws the viewer into believing everything that happens. The acting is superb; I almost forgot that V was wearing a mask, that is how forceful and effective the dialogue and body language was done by Hugo Weaving. Natalie Portman's portrayal of Evey? Wow. Simply incredible. She handled emotion smoothly and skillfully in a way that was completely indistinguishable from a genuine reaction.

The film is about an idea that cannot be put on one man, that must be borne by many people; I won't say exactly what the idea is in case someone does not want spoilers. I hope that many many people see this significance and understand what they are seeing. It is not a 'cool' movie; if this is what you are feeling when you watch it, either you are misunderstanding your own feelings or you do not understand what the movie is saying. It is a portrayal of a vastly important idea that many people uphold, and 'ideas are bulletproof'.

I understand that this is quite a passionate review, even it could even be considered a review, but I plan on seriously critiquing it with others.

If you see this movie, please post your opinions in here.

[MayBear]

:scared:
http://images.google.com/images?q=tbn:v77RWm1NR01H5M:http://www.newsarama.com/movies/vendetta_ad.jpg:scared:
:eye-poppi:scared:

All I know is that is one really really scary plastic mask face guy that freaks me out every time!!
:scared:

[Noav Sigless]

That mask isn't as scary as the Burger King mask.

[YouFirst]

That mask isn't as scary as the Burger King mask.



That mask terrifies me... :(

[Noav Sigless]

I haven't seen the movie yet but I have read the comic.
I was amazed how so many V words could be incorporated into a story without ever seeming forced. I hope that is still in the movie.

[snakey]

thanks for that review, I want to see it this weekend. Burger King guy is very scary, especially when he was bringing breakfast in bed to the dude in the first commercial.

[YouFirst]

Burger King guy is very scary, especially when he was bringing breakfast in bed to the dude in the first commercial.

Or when he appears behind you at a cash machine? :eek:

On the Subject of "V"; I saw a trailer a couple of weeks ago, pretty good but I doubt I'll go to the cinema to see it. I'll most likely wait for the DVD.

[IwannaBlost]

That mask terrifies me... :(





eld I have to go see it now. Can't wait!!

BTW...Burger King freak peeking in the window in the King Kong promo:scared:

[Warthawg1]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y23/Warthawg1/kinglocke.jpg

[Celtic Ceilidh]

I don't remember that scene, Hawg. What episode was it from?

[LockesEkko]

I was a major fan of the original work by alan moore and had high expectations for this film. I saw it today and i wasn't blown away but i was.........affected. It was a visual beauty, had just enough action to keep me interested, and many scences almost str8 from the comic. It was well worth seeing......but as a comic fan and a longtime fan of v {i have a v tat if that tells you anything, lol} i was a lil bit dissapointed with some of the dialogue and some of the bits that moved me in the comic that the feature lacked. All in all i would give it a 4 out of 5 stars, plan to see it again tommorow with my gf, and have even gotten some audio i plan to play with and make available that i "pirated" hehehe
I have seen many reviewers comparing the violence with the london bombings and the 9 11 terriosts acts but they miss the point. If you can get your hands on the comic read it it will change your views on the government forever.......


:rockon:

[Billy Shears]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y23/Warthawg1/kinglocke.jpg


LOL!!!!!! That is funny as hell!!! That Burger King has ALWAYS creeped me out. Hard to believe that mask is from the top of a helium tank from BK kids parties from the past

[EGlVM]

Great, I'm so happy it is good. I have to go see it now. What's it rated?

[Gilgamesh]

I'm hooked now too. Plan to see it this weekend or next. I even read up on November 5 and Fawkes and the whole nine yards (metres?). By sheer concidence I watched a DVD of Thomas Hardy's Return of the Native tonight and just noticed (I've read it many times) it opens and closes with Bonfire Day, November 5. The novel is set in 1842.

Doesn't matter though. The whole time I'm watching it I'm going to think it's ILLB behind that mask. And I'll always know what he's thinking...

[eldirion]

I haven't seen the movie yet but I have read the comic.
I was amazed how so many V words could be incorporated into a story without ever seeming forced. I hope that is still in the movie.

Yeah, there is an entire conversation where V starts every word with V, it flows very nicely and is articulated well by Hugo

[Lost my mind]

so why do you all think it got the R rating? My 11 yr old son is very bummed he can't see it but I think he thinks it is similar to Matrix or Batman or the like. I tried to explain that it is deeper, darker than that but he's 11, that explains that!

[eldirion]

so why do you all think it got the R rating? My 11 yr old son is very bummed he can't see it but I think he thinks it is similar to Matrix or Batman or the like. I tried to explain that it is deeper, darker than that but he's 11, that explains that!


There are some Holocaust-reminiscent scenes where there are mass body graves, and they are all naked. This in addition to the violence and a little language is probably what did it.

[Lost my mind]

thanks eldirion, I had/have no idea what the comic was even about and only know what previews I see or read in mags. I appreciate you coming up w/ this thread!

[eldirion]

Although the movie does have similarities with the Matrix, with a rebel against the controlling forces, it is definitely a lot darker and more intelligent. It focuses more on the ideas of terrorism, idealism, and the people behind an idea, so your son might not understand what the overarching ideas are being portrayed, but he may just see it as an cool flick. There is a lot of dialogue though, so I don't know whether it could hold the attention of one that age, but then again I don't know your son :).

[Lost my mind]

I think we'll wait til it comes out on dvd or cable,then my hubs and I will preview it and decide then. But for now, we'll wait.

[Gilgamesh]

Alright, I just bought tickets to today's showing at the local IMAX theatre. If I don't like the flick, which one of you provides the refund? Kidding--I'll let you know what I think. (I know you're all hanging on my every word...)

IMAX ought to be pretty awesome.

:popcorn:

[eldirion]

Imax would be awesome for this film...that should be fun

[otherdruid]

It's very thought-provoking. There's not a wasted scene in the whole thing. It's not too action-heavy, and that helps in a movie like this. A couple of mind-bending turns here and there, especially after Evey gets abducted. ;)

"Ideas are bulletproof."

[eldirion]

That is what I liked most about it. It was excited after the movie, and not because it was a cool action flick. It actually put the idea first, then the characters, and then the events. The speech with all the v words actually summed up the whole movie very nicely.

[otherdruid]

Yes. The dialogue was front and center. The action was icing on the cake. Oh and V's monologue? Brilliant.

[Gilgamesh]

This very afternoon I viewed V for Vendetta at an IMAX venue. As various members of this vociferous bunch can verify, I am a veritable vault of profundity, so it won’t surprise you to see a vivid review of this vindictive yet vanguard video:


Visionary Voodoo!!!


That’s right—this movie fills a verily voluminous cinematic void. Despite the visual distraction of V’s insignia, which suspiciously resembles the universal symbol for anarchy tipped onto its head, Hugo Weaving’s valorous use of all “v” vernacular was nothing if not vigorous and vivacious.

For her part, Natalie Portman’s visceral portrayal of Evey Hammond truly captivates the violation and vilification any voluptuous woman I know would feel upon having her head forcibly shaved. Perhaps being familiar with ILLB’s volatile utilization of V’s Fawke mask as his virtual avatar, she could not help but swoon in V’s virile presence, despite his repeated vacillation between valiant victor and villainous vermin. True, V’s sexual innuendo was a little harder to reveal than our own vagrant ILLB’s, but it was there, trust you me.

Most venerable verse from V:


“A revolution without dancing is a revolution not worth having.” V





And finally, for those who may find my review viscous, I vocalize but one verse:


“An idea cannot die; it is bulletproof.” V

[IwannaBlost]

,Perhaps being familiar with ILLB’s volatile utilization of V’s Fawke mask as his virtual avatar, she could not help but swoon in V’s virile presence, despite his repeated vacillation between valiant victor and villainous vermin. True, V’s sexual innuendo was a little harder to reveal than our own vagrant ILLB’s, but it was there, trust you me.

:rotfl: :rotfl:


A new girl crush has begun!!! LMFAO

[Gilgamesh]

You flatter me, IwBl. :flowers:

[eldirion]

This very afternoon I viewed V for Vendetta at an IMAX venue. As various members of this vociferous bunch can verify, I am a veritable vault of profundity, so it won’t surprise you to see a vivid review of this vindictive yet vanguard video:


:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

I see that someone enjoyed the movie. :) Awesome.

[Think]

WOW!!!! Gilgamesh!

I had not planned on seeing this movie... but after your review? I must!

[wickedsweet]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y23/Warthawg1/kinglocke.jpg

:scared:
*Runs screaming from thread*

[LockesEkko]

here is my favorite part of the movie in audio wma and a 6mb download i ripped from my mp3 player that records hope you like

[removed the audio file - LIW]
(http://www.memphisweb.net/entry.php?u=tylermayhem&e_id=208)

[LostInWilderness]

I don't think that audio is legal. If I'm mistaken, let me know, and LockesEkko can repost it.

[EGlVM]

I'm going to see this tonight.

Let ya all know what I think. But I'm sure I'll love. :D

I mean c'mon, how could I not? Hugo Weaving is awesome and I love that natalie Portman shaved her head. I've done that about six times! :D

[LostInWilderness]

Did you look like a boy?

[Gilgamesh]

I'd venture to say she was a vision of loveliness.

Go see V!!!

[Warthawg1]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y23/Warthawg1/bk_birds.jpg

[Gilgamesh]

I am starting to suspect that King Burger King is V's real father. Did you see it yet, Warty?

[Warthawg1]

Did you see it yet, Warty?

No.. I am very busy at work, and then I was down at the Atlanta Motor Speedway for most of the weekend.

[ILikeLostBrunettes]

Shouldn't you still be there? Since the race was delayed.

[Warthawg1]

Shouldn't you still be there? Since the race was delayed.

Good point, but see there is this pesky thing I have going on called "my job".

It really puts a damper on the frivolity of my life.

[ILikeLostBrunettes]

I've been to 'Dega once... 'twas an experience.

/end threadjack.

I'm going to see V this coming weekend.

[eldirion]

I will hopefully see it again this weekend...and maybe the one after that as well

[LockesEkko]

here is my favorite part of the movie in audio wma and a 6mb download i ripped from my mp3 player that records hope you like

[removed the audio file - LIW]



??????????? mmmmm ok it isnt illegal to post sound clips from a movie, now if i was posting the whole movie that would be a bootleg and would be a major no no this is just audio clip like a trailer or like sound clips found here:

http://www.funwavs.com/
http://www.wavsite.com/
http://www.moviesoundscentral.com/
http://www.moviewavs.com/
http://www.moviesounds.com/
http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=movie+sound+clips&rs=0&fr2=rs-top&toggle=1&ei=UTF-8&fr=FP-tab-web-t

[LostInWilderness]

Is it legal for a movie that's in theaters? Or was this clip released on purpose? If so, go ahead.

[EGlVM]

Did you look like a boy?
When I didn't wear like pink shirts and earrings I kinda did, yeah. But even when I did wear pink shirts and earings, morons would come up to me and ask why a boy was wearing a pink shirt because they assume a girl isn't allowed to have a shaved head. That just made me want to shave it more. But I've grown it out quite a bit now. I've decided to go for the long look. haha


Anyway, I saw V for Vendetta last night. And I think I can easily claim this could be the movie of the year. I'm absolutely in love with Hugo Weaving. You know you're a fabulous actor when you can show so much of a characters soul while wearing a mask the entire movie.
I loved the domino part. That was just too cool.
I want to go see this again. Anyone up for popcorn?

[Gilgamesh]

Go see the film, damn it!

[eldirion]

Exactly



I'm going again this weekend

[Gilgamesh]

What are you waiting for, anyway???

[Warthawg1]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y23/Warthawg1/burgerking.jpg

Yeah.. what are you waiting for?

[Gilgamesh]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y23/Warthawg1/burgerking.jpg

Yeah.. what are you waiting for?



Oh my God. ILLB's long lost father emerges from the shadows... :faintthud

[ILikeLostBrunettes]

Dad??

[Alibrastar]

:rotfl:

[Gilgamesh]

Dad??

Sorry to blurt it out like that, ILLB. I was trying to get a reunion set up on Oprah before you found out. My bad.

[timbo910]

“A revolution without dancing is a revolution not worth having.”

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d171/timbo910/king2.jpg

Just saw it today, GREAT FLICK!!

[eldirion]

I am happy to report that V for Vendetta is just as impactful the second time around

[Dharmit]

ILLB? Is this you? How sad.

http://i1.tinypic.com/s5hger.jpg

[mystjade]

So I saw V with my best friend this afternoon

Were both rather avid Sci-fi nerds, However while both of us liked it, neither of us was overley impressed. It was a good movie, intresting and fairly complex, but it wasn't something we felt the urgent need to see again, or to anylize, or to even disccus for more then 5 minutes (a rarity in and of itself)

We both really liked the charichter of V and the inspector, as well as certain moment's. But the movie as the whole; while having really strong elments, hung together rather limpley.

[ILikeLostBrunettes]

What are you trying to say? That's my dad, not me.

[EGlVM]

Well, people are bound to not like V for Vendetta, it's like those weirdos that think LOTR sucked.

[IwannaBlost]

What are you trying to say? That's my dad, not me.

Like father...like son:nanabobo:

[Gilgamesh]

I am happy to report that V for Vendetta is just as impactful the second time around

I hope to prove that for myself tomorrow. Hope the crowds have thinned out.

[Gilgamesh]

Last Saturday I saw V in a sold-out show. Today I watched it with maybe 20 others scattered about. It still rocked. I noticed one thing that bothered me, though.

How much did DELL have to pay the producers to get their logo on all the damn computers in the movie??? I found that disturbing, and I'm glad I missed it the first time around. Stupid corporate sell-out, in my opinion.

I am still mesmerized by Hugo Weaving's voice. Messsssmerized...

[eldirion]

His is very smooth, that is sure

[Gilgamesh]

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f59/dietrich66/th-C110.jpg

[feigenbaum]

V for Vendetta=:D

[Gilgamesh]

Did you see it, then?

[eldirion]

I'm seriously in love with this movie.......and Natalie Portman

[feigenbaum]

Yes I did.That emoticon sums the film up, my words won't do it justice.
Now I've got to go see it again..

[Gilgamesh]

I seriously may see it a 3rd time. As for me, I have a thing for the guy in the mask. That voice...

[eldirion]

I will reiterate that he has an amazing voice.....but she has amazing hair and eyes *swoon (in a very masculine manner)*

[Gilgamesh]

:rotfl: Ah yes, the masculine *swoon*

[eldirion]

Did you notice that I did with a football in my hand? that should get me some points

[Gilgamesh]

Ten points, then. Minus five if a tear dropped as you swooned, though.

[eldirion]

One did when her hair got cut off...*sniff*

Seriously though, that takes a lot of commitment...especially when one is in the cameras so much

[Gilgamesh]

For you.

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f59/dietrich66/th-315r.jpg

ETA: IMDB wouldn't let me download the bigger size.

[eldirion]

That is a great pic...Thank you kindly

I actually have it on my site, I couldn't say no to it when I found it

[Gilgamesh]

It is a gorgeous shot. All the cinematography was fantastic. And the soundtrack.

[eldirion]

I downloaded the 1812 Overture because of it...it's like a battle told through music

[eldirion]

Here is the larger pic

http://photos1.blogger.com/hello/117/9858/320/VEN41vert.jpg

[Gilgamesh]

*swoons in a womanly way*

[eldirion]

Wow...V has got the chiseled jaw look going there, in a porcelein sort of way

[feigenbaum]

Time for Quotage:

Evey Hammond: Who--who are you?
V: Who? Who is but the form following the function of what... and what I am is a man in a mask.
Evey Hammond: I can see that.
V: Of course you can. I'm not questioning your powers of observation, I'm merely remarking on the paradox of asking a masked man who he is.

V: Voilà! 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 it vestige of the vox populi, now vacant, vanished, as the once vital voice of the verisimilitude now venerates what they once vilified. However, this valorous visitation of a by-gone 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 vichyssoise of verbiage veers most verbose vis-à-vis an introduction, and so it is my very good honor to meet you and you may call me V.

[eldirion]

AARGGHHH....now I have to go spend money to see it a third time...thanks a lot feigenbaum

:D

[Gilgamesh]

Thank you, feigenbaum!!! I have been wanting a transcript of that very piece!

[Gilgamesh]

When are we going, Eld?

[feigenbaum]

You're both welcome

Well after I see it for a second time, there might have to be a third.Then the DVD...oooh..the DVD!

[eldirion]

Free this Friday?

[Gilgamesh]

For you, of course!

[eldirion]

...AND she went to Yale....lady with intelligence.

[Gilgamesh]

I thought you meant me for a second. I was thinking, U if Wisc, yup; U of Wash, yup; U of Utah, yup--did I completely block out Yale???

This post-whoring is making me dizzy.

[eldirion]

sorry, that time I was referring to Portman.....but you, wow, what a brain!!!

[Gilgamesh]

Fried, all of it fried. And I never finished the PhD in Utah. Damn Libyan graduate advisor...

[eldirion]

I'm will be going for my PhD...but that is in a few years

[LostInWilderness]

Why wait for DVD?

[Gilgamesh]

What are you suggesting?

[eldirion]

oops, it was clucking Harvard, not Yale

[EGlVM]

Yes I did.That emoticon sums the film up, my words won't do it justice.
Now I've got to go see it again..
feigenbaum! It's so nice to see you! Where have you been? I hope I can convince my Mom to let me go again.

Why'd I waist my money on Inside Man last night? Why?! God, that movie sucked.

[LostInWilderness]

You could ask your theater if you could take a video camera in and film 46%.

[Gilgamesh]

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f59/dietrich66/th-403R.jpg

[eldirion]

http://us.movies1.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/movie_pix/warner_brothers/v_for_vendetta/natalie_portman/vendetta_portrait3-th.jpg

[Gilgamesh]

I have a friend coming in this weekend. What a perfect excuse to go see a MOVIE!!!

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f59/dietrich66/th-C110.jpg

[eldirion]

I'm going home for my brother's birthday....another good reason to see a movie!!!


http://us.movies1.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/movie_pix/warner_brothers/v_for_vendetta/natalie_portman/vendetta_portrait2-th.jpg

[Gilgamesh]

How many times is too many times?

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f59/dietrich66/th-27.jpg

[eldirion]

Until it's not in theaters I guess

http://us.movies1.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/movie_pix/warner_brothers/v_for_vendetta/hugo_weaving/vendetta9-th.jpg

[Gilgamesh]

If it must leave the theater, then I must buy a 50" plasma TV.

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f59/dietrich66/th-315r.jpg

It is as simple as that.

[eldirion]

True, maybe I'll get one of those Hi-def projectors for my dorm

http://us.movies1.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/movie_pix/warner_brothers/v_for_vendetta/hugo_weaving/vendetta10-th.jpg

[Gilgamesh]

You may have to post your Samuel L. Jackson dialogue in here, too. That is WAY too ******* funny.

Hey, why the picture of ILLB?

[eldirion]

Oh, forgot he had that...I'll go get the script

http://us.movies1.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/movie_pix/warner_brothers/v_for_vendetta/john_hurt/vendetta1-th.jpg

[Gilgamesh]

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f59/dietrich66/th-360r.jpg Waiting for Eld to return...

[eldirion]

(Why they decided to go with Hugo Weaving instead of Samuel Jackson for the role of V)

Evey: Who are you?
V(S.J.): Who am I? Who the **** do you ******think I am? I'm the ***** who's gonna put a ***** stop to this ******government!! What do you think of this **** mask? I think I've got in on **** backwards though.
Evey: I can see that.
V(S.L): Don't ***** tell me what you ***** see, *****. I'll beat you senseless. Where do you ***** get off telling me what you ***** see?



http://us.movies1.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/movie_pix/warner_brothers/v_for_vendetta/hugo_weaving/vendetta_portrait1-th.jpg

[Gilgamesh]

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f59/dietrich66/1138455836.jpg

[eldirion]

Verily, that vouches for the validity of the viewers' vote

http://us.movies1.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/movie_pix/warner_brothers/v_for_vendetta/natalie_portman/vendetta_portrait1-th.jpg

[Bernard]

Has anyone seen it in an IMax theatre?
should I go see it or wait til I can see it in IMax?

[eldirion]

I thought that it was already out in Imax. I haven't seen it in one, unfortunately, but I would definitely go if I could


http://us.movies1.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/movie_pix/warner_brothers/v_for_vendetta/natalie_portman/vendetta6-th.jpg

[Gilgamesh]

Has anyone seen it in an IMax theatre?
should I go see it or wait til I can see it in IMax?

1st time: IMAX. Very cool but sold-out theatre. Annoying.

2nd time: Regular. Only 20 others, so I just sat in the fifth row and it was just like IMAX, only cheaper! :p

I truly don't think it made a huge difference for me. Really, the dialogue and story (okay, and cinematography) are the big things, here.

I'm sure my third time will be in a regular theater. And I'm sure (well, relatively sure) you'll enjoy it no matter what!

[eldirion]

I'd say something here, but I just want to post another picture...


http://us.movies1.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/movie_pix/warner_brothers/v_for_vendetta/natalie_portman/vendetta8.jpg

[Gilgamesh]

Vait just a minute, are you verbally implying you have a visual attraction to the vixen Natalie Portman? I was so busy swooning to V's vernacular I verily missed the point!

[eldirion]

Vixen, my valentine, vouchsafe me your vivacity and I vow that it will be venerated as valuable stones until my viaticum.


http://us.movies1.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/movie_pix/warner_brothers/v_for_vendetta/_group_photos/hugo_weaving13.jpg

[LostInWilderness]

Lots talk, but I still haven't heard the important info I need: does Natalie Portman get naked?

[eldirion]

The fair lady does have her clothes removed, but that is just for a forced shower in the interrogation scene...seen from behind with lots of mist




http://us.movies1.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/movie_pix/warner_brothers/v_for_vendetta/natalie_portman/vendetta6.jpg

[EGlVM]

In a way.

When she's being interrogated we see her from behind in a shower (but waist up)

But if you're one of those guys that likes girl on girl action, we get some lesbian kissing.

[edit] Oh whoops, you beat me, eldirion.

[eldirion]

I vouch for the value of this ventilation of views, so I will bump this vivacious thread to the vertex, along with a vision of the vixen

http://us.movies1.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/movie_pix/warner_brothers/v_for_vendetta/natalie_portman/vendetta_portrait3.jpg

[Gilgamesh]

C'mon, Eld. Let's hit it a 3rd time this weekend! Meet ya' at Point Pleasant say, around noon on Saturday?

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f59/dietrich66/vforvendetta_bigreleaseposter.jpg

[eldirion]

Sounds good...want me to Fandango the tickets? :D

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[Jinjur]

i finally wnt to see the movie today and it turned out that we went to the wrong theatre...we ended up seeing some twisted The Hills Have Eyes intstead...I feel like this is not meant to be or something....I VOW to see this damn movie!!!

[eldirion]

That is wrong, Jinjure, just wrong. It must be a conspiracy!!! Another weekend is upon you where you can see

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So get to a theater!!! :)

[Jinjur]

oh I plan to!!! I told you something or somebody is trying to stop me!!!! they will not prevail, I say!!!

[eldirion]

Make it a personal VENDETTA!!!

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[Gilgamesh]

I have returned from my 3rd viewing of V. Ahhhhhhh.....

Took a friend with me last night and he loved it. The next morning I made my friend breakfast and seriously considered making eggs on toast, and letting him awaken to "Cry Me a River." I crack myself up.


Cready: "Why won't you die?"
V: "Because behind this mask there is an idea, and ideas are bulletproof."

[feigenbaum]

I'm planning on my second viewing, its the sping break and people are busy, but I should see it again next week.A 3rd time for me might not be a possibilty as I'm not sure when they will stop showing it.

[The Swan]

Am i the only one who thought this movie sucked??

I was so looking forward to it and i went seeing it at IMAX and i almost walked out. For me it lacked depth, pace and i just couldnt connect with the characters. I liked the general idea of the film and it raises some serious issues but for a comic book/movie crossover i thought it was weak.

Just my thoughts so disagree at your leisure

[Gilgamesh]

Am i the only one who thought this movie sucked??



I am sure you not the only one--just the only one in this thread. ;)

As we are a democracy, we will allow dissent. Besides, V would have wanted it that way.

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[EGlVM]

Well said, Gilgamesh

[Gilgamesh]

We thank you.

[EGlVM]

Can't remember if these have been posted but I don't care, they're just too cool.
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[feigenbaum]

Cool.I will post my wallpaper later.

[eldirion]

3rd time in theater.....still so good. Gil, sorry about the popcorn, I didn't realize you wanted any. ;)


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[Gilgamesh]

That's alright. Gives me gas.

[eldirion]

Did you hear the guy with the cell phone? How rude! V hates people with cell phones in theaters!!

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[Gilgamesh]

I was getting pretty sick of that kid kicking the back of my chair, too.

[eldirion]

Yeah, it was breaking up all the good dialogue:

"Get away from me!! I hate *kick*"

"Yes! That is what I *kick* too!!"


or in the other scene...

"Would you like to *kick*?"
It's the *kick* of your revolution and you want to *kick*?"
A revolution without *kick*, is a revolution not worth having!"

clucking odd timing if you ask me. ;)

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[Gilgamesh]

I tell ya', that kid made me want to "Cry Me A River." Good thing we have all the dialogue memorized by now.

[eldirion]

I certainly hope so, considering the frequent viewings. This movie is catching up on LOTR as the earning the most money from me. Well, not too close, but it is definitely second.

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[roswellian]

ooh, I loved V For Vendetta, it was just so good, but after the movie my boyfriend listed all the discrepencies from the graphic novel. What a way to ruin a good movie.

[eldirion]

Although I plan to, I haven't read it yet. I plan to do so soon, though.

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[EGlVM]

UGH! I hate it when people talk (and/or on cell phones) and kick my seat. I want to kill them.

Once when I was seeing Harry Potter, these little punk kids kept belching to piss us off. Man, did I want to strangle some little necks that day.

[eldirion]

Just pull out your tsais (sp).......or follow them to their car and go V on their butts. :)

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[EGlVM]

Good idea.

I saw V again for the second time last night.

The movie was even better. I just want to watch it over and over.

But the audience... ugh, just like the little b*tches we've been describing.

[Gilgamesh]

The nice thing is, when you're sitting next to Eldirion you hardly notice the rest of the audience. ;)

[EGlVM]

Yeah, well, I didn't have eldirion.

I hate people like that (not eldirion, noisy audiences) I want to turn around and tell them to shut up but then I think they'll make more noise just to piss me off. So, I don't bother to take the risk. I need someone who is. eldirion, where are you from? :D

[eldirion]

I live in Point Pleasant, NJ...so, lots of experience yelling at bennys

[eldirion]

:bump:

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[EGlVM]

Damn, I live in a small town in BC Canada, as my location explains in a fun way.

Too bad we can't meet up. :cry:

[eldirion]

Alas, a V party would be fun

[EGlVM]

Kick ass fun!

[eldirion]

I keep on forgetting to add a pic! Must compensate!

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[Gilgamesh]

I really don't see what the problem is. Eld's in NJ, EGIVM is in BC, and I am right here in between, in Wisconsin. Why can't we just meet up here?

[eldirion]

Sounds good to me...I could just take the bus.

EGIVM has to cross the border though :D

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[Gilgamesh]

As long as she checks her sabres at the border, she should be fine!

[eldirion]

....and if they don't begin investigating her shady past ;)

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[EGlVM]

As long as she checks her sabres at the border, she should be fine!
I'm 15! I can't take a bus to Wisconsin just to see a movie. :rotfl:

[Gilgamesh]

Oops. Soliciting a minor to see a movie. Good job, Gil.
Eld, this is your fault! (Somehow...)

[eldirion]

oooh, and it is R too...oops

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[Gilgamesh]

"Can I truly be guilty when I've committed no crime?"

Okay, so it's not a quote from V. But it should be!

[eldirion]

...and one for good luck...

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[EGlVM]

oooh, and it is R too...oops
It's R in the US? haha It's 14A in Canada. Rock on!

[feigenbaum]

Its a 15 here.....

Ideas are bulletproof!!!(Now im wearing a cape and starting a revolution)

[EGlVM]

There's such a rating as 15? Hmm...never heard that before.

[feigenbaum]

here it goes:U, PG, 12, 15, 18.

[EGlVM]

Really? huh. Ours goes

G (General), PG (Parental Guidence), 14A, R (or 18A)

[feigenbaum]

I think we have now got PG13 replacing 12 though..

Fascinating!lol

[EGlVM]

:rotfl:

[Jinjur]

I finally got the chance to see this movie....after waiting and waiting for it to come out. It lived up to everything I had expected it to be.....or at least all I was told it would be by El a gazillion times...LOL, so I figured I would come in here and finally say that I saw it!

[eldirion]

Verily, this vichyssoise of verbiage veers most verbose vis-a-vis an introduction, and so it is my very good honor to meet you and you may call me V.

[Mysterious Mike]

I was kind of disappointed by this movie. A little too overhyped and the storyline didn't really deliver for me. They got my money though I saw it the first week.

[eldirion]

I saw it 3 times in theater. I liked it.



....a lot. :D

[EGlVM]

Aw, I saw it 2. It was totally worth it, wasn't it?:D

[An"Other"]

Yes very good movie! Didn't see it until it came out on DVD, borrowed it from a friend, returned it to him, bought my own, watched it 3 times since... :D

[Without Dane]

What did everyone like about it? I thought it kind of sucked.

[Dharmit]

The strong political message resonated.

[merry slug]

I finally rented it. It really makes you think, and it's entertaining. If you can do both at the same time, you have my attention :).

[vonnegut]

Put me down under "loved it."

Seeing the trailer, I thought it was going to be just another stupid super-hero comic-book thing (I'm not the "Spiderman" type). Then my brother FINALLY talked me into watching it, and I was pleasantly stunned.

It actually HAS something to say that can start a conversation afterwards (my brother and I argued for about four hours :D ), although I am NOT a fan of Portman, she didn't screw it up as badly as she usually does, and Hugo Weaver was simply amazing. I kept forgetting the mask was there, it was like you could read his facial expressions... odd. It was a bit of a Phantom of the Opera meets 1984 rip-off, but I enjoyed it, a LOT, and now I'm going to have to make everyone else I know watch it :)

[eldirion]

Welcome to the V-side. :D

[EGlVM]

It's a little chilly, but justice can be that way. :D

[threadjack]Dharmit, I adore your av! :rotfl: "We can't stay here, this is bat country." :rotfl: [threadjack]

[Prof_Frink]

This movie was awesome. I didn't know what to expect, actually I had sort of low expectations. But even though the plot was pretty basic, the quality of the production, action, was amazing. I don't think that "revolution" is something to be encouraged through violence, but this was still a kick ass movie.

It was interesting trying to figure out the 2 different V actors, since Hugo only shot half of the movie. But He did a really good job of making you feel connected to V even thought his facial expression never changes.

[Without Dane]

I thought this movie was terrible. Just putting it out there.