Welcome to our first-time watching as we react to V for Vendetta (2005).
V for Vendetta is a 2005 dystopian political action film directed by James McTeigue (in his feature directorial debut) from a screenplay by the Wachowskis. It is based on the 1988–89 DC Vertigo Comics limited series of the same title by Alan Moore, David Lloyd, and Tony Weare. The film, set in a future where a fascist totalitarian regime has subjugated the UK, centres on V (portrayed by Hugo Weaving), an anarchist and masked freedom fighter who attempts to ignite a revolution through elaborate terrorist acts, and on Evey Hammond (portrayed by Natalie Portman), a young woman caught up in V’s mission. Stephen Rea portrays a detective leading a desperate quest to stop V.
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Extremely underrated comic book movie, one of the best out there and it's honestly my favourite DC movie. I saw this in cinemas and it was amazing. You don't see Hugo weavings face once, yet he absolutely killed it and showed so much emotion with just his voice and body language.
When I came out as a trans woman, I asked my mother for help naming me. When I was born, my dad didn't give her any say in any of my birth stuff being his "son". I told my mom the name Valerie was really meaningful to me, because I saw this movie for the first time as I was contemplating coming out of the closet. She told me it was a brave choice to live as myself when many people will hate me just for existing. She decided on Valorie, with an O, for Valor. Valerie's letter to this day still brings me to tears.
It's not a movie, it's a prediction… that has come true
Tell me what side you're on without telling me what side you're on
I've always found this film to be criminally underrated and undervalued. I point people towards watching it whenever I can and I am so glad you guys covered it. The performances are outstanding and I am so happy you both saw this.
needed this today. thanks y'all
Interesting parallels:
In the film 1984, John Hurt played the civilian at odds with a tyrannical society
Here, he plays the tyrannical dictator
In the Matrix, Hugo Weaving was the one fighting to keep the people enslaved.
Here, he's the one fighting for the people to be free.
As reactors… I highly recommend you do some self-reflection, especially with the speech around the 12 minute mark. We all need to think about ourselves and who we are in the grand scheme of things.
Hugo showed that you can play a char with emotions even with a mask on
I watch this movie November 5th. I love how it captures the connection between history and current events
Yall need to watch Arrival.
The parallels of the plot of this movie and the reality of today is astonishing.
This film got me through Tech School in the Air Force. So glad ya'll reviewed it.
By the way, this was meant to be a warning of a terribke future 20 years ago, but the way you rationalize and just flat out find it weird why things are happening, youve got the president you deserve…
Trump just got re-elected, this movie may actually have been a documentary?😱
In the scene where they cut Natalie Portman's hair she was actually crying for real, as the scene was so overpowering.
That final monolog still gives me chills 👌🏻
Please React To (Breakdown – 1997)
My favorite film ever ! God does it hit harder with the recent events
If you haven't seen "Leon the Professional," directors cut, you should check it out. It was Natalie Portmans first move.
Love the timing. So much symbolism, depth & wide array of contrasts in this fantastic film. Hugo Weaving…absolutely killed this role…he was V. I think the reason this hits on so many levels is that the relevance can be seen through the lens of the volatility of today’s governmental overreach & decay of society. Brilliant. (The chancellor….wait, tell you what, you need to watch “1984”. He is in it.)
District 9 !
To the American (or just non-British) audience:
You need to understand the history of Guy Fawkes to fully appreciate this story.
I find it ironic that Guy Fawkes is a symbol of attempting to take down what he thought was a tyrannical government, and yet the UK has a far more tyrannical government than Guy Fawkes had, yet they still celebrate Bonfire Night, essentially celebrating the tyrannical regime winning.
But look at the parallels:
A media that spins the truth to protect the government, just like in the current Western World.
A regime that attempt to crush political opposition, accusing them of extreme violence when they know it's false – J6 anyone?
Searching for the truth is a dangerous activity, you need to just shut up and watch what is fed to you on the TV (idiot box).
Is it any wonder why so many people are fed up with it, want a reduced government, and want politicians to be held to account?
Where is rest of pirates of carribean
After yesterday morning's shock I have to admit to myself I am not like Evie's parents. I will run, because as a trans woman in America under Trump there will be a black bag waiting for me. And 70+M Americans gleefully voted for that to be the case. I don't want to be a sacrsomeonfor someone else's idea of the world.
Trump mogged you all
Kinda feel like it’s a lot harder to follow this in a chopped up YouTube video with its dense dialogue from V.
“Small” thing but the actual Gunpowder plot was far from being a call for freedom.
You should watch "Equilibrium" next.
this movie hits different after the result of this year's elections in America
and here we are……………..
can you watch the darkest minds
If you like the wachowskis, have you ever watched the Netflix show Sense8? They created it and it's very good
I'll leave this for later to watch (love the movie) but please react to Equilibrium and Blade Runner 2049 ☺
Yes!!! Media knights the best around.
Any chance you guys react to the “Rocky” series?
I watch this every November 5th. The most powerful and beautiful movie I've ever seen.
Denise’s deep voice is sexy as can be. She’s all woman!!
An absolutely brilliant choice for this November the 5th! (Even though you probably didn’t intend it).
Just came from the Cinebinge hate comments video which, honestly guys, very funny comebacks 😂 But Denise, I wanted to address the person who insulted your voice as being too masculine. That was so pointlessly mean, and I wanted you to know that personally, I adore your voice. Not only do you use it to say insightful, interesting and amusing things (the most important part of the voice is how it's used, after all) but it has a rich, warm tone that I find very appealing. So even though you didn't seem too ruffled by the comment, I wanted you to know I think your voice is lovely. Also, even having a super effeminate voice has its drawbacks and detractors; I'm nearly 40, but sound about 10 on the phone. Callers often request to speak with my mommy or daddy (and yes, sometimes I fuck with them. Gotta get your fun where you can!)
Keep up the solid work, guys, and keep letting that hate roll off you like water off a duck 😉 💜
Denise, 44:47 , i noticed that smirk on your face. I refused to watch this reaction until after the election was called. This movie hits harder now for some reason ✌️
I hate Allan Moore wrote the story so that V dies. He did that to Rorchsark in the Watchmen. He wrote both books. I wish he would’ve let his characters like that live. I have to admit though, by having characters like those die, it does add a level of realism etc. that most superhero type stories won’t. He couldn’t care less about sequels. Lol. Which is probably a good thing in a way. I don’t know.
Remember November 5th…
this movie just gets better every year, I love how older me sees Evies full progression more than i did at the time, the childish costume she wore was a HUGE marker of how she spends the first half of the film as a litteral scared child, notice when she is first taken by V she runs from the room crying "I wish you'd just left me alone" like a child storming out from an argument, but after her 'prison' time she is calm collected and never showing anger, EVERYTHING in this film is so well put together