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A Year of Movies Round 4 - V for Vendetta

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Movie: V for Vendetta
Year: 2005
Director: James McTeigue
Starring: Natalie Portman, Hugo Weaving, Stephen Rea
Run Time: 2h 12m

Here's the updated schedule. I've slated a spot for @toophly1124 at the end of the rotation.

Round 1 (02/18/18) --- @Raising Heel (Memento - 77.8 avg rating)
Round 2 (03/04/18) --- @heelz2345 (Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story - 75.4 avg rating)
Round 3 (03/18/18) --- @TarHeelMark (The Hateful Eight - 79.0 avg rating)
Round 4 (04/01/18) --- @tarheel0910
Round 5 (04/15/18) --- @BillyL
Round 6 (04/29/18) --- @TarHeelNation11
Round 7 (05/13/18) --- @grillheel
Round 8 (05/27/18) --- @strummingram
Round 9 (06/10/18) --- @coolwaterunc
Round 10 (06/24/18) --- @coryfly
Round 11 (07/08/18) --- @toophly1124
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Round 12 (07/22/18) --- @Raising Heel
Round 13 (08/05/18) --- @heelz2345
Round 14 (08/19/18) --- @TarHeelMark
Round 15 (09/02/18) --- @tarheel0910
Round 16 (09/16/18) --- @BillyL
Round 17 (09/30/18) --- @TarHeelNation11
Round 18 (10/14/18) --- @grillheel
Round 19 (10/28/18) --- @strummingram
Round 20 (11/11/18) --- @coolwaterunc
Round 21 (11/25/18) --- @coryfly
Round 22 (12/09/18) --- @toophly1124
 
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I predict ratings will fall along political bias on this one. Def could be viewed as left wing propaganda based on naive un realisitic fears about govt control. Its like orwell on crack. But if u can put that aside its very good. Great acting. Natalie portman is yummy. Lots of action and suspense.

78/100
 
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heelmanwilm said:
I predict ratings will fall along political bias on this one. Def could be viewed as left wing propaganda based on naive un realisitic fears about govt control. Its like orwell on crack. But if u can put that aside its very good. Great acting. Natalie portman is yummy. Lots of action and suspense.

78/100
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Yeah, I was thinking that some posters might only see the political part of it. I don't really consider it a political movie. It's more of a movie about how we act as a society when faced with tough choices and what happens when you fight or just go along with the masses. What type of person would you be. Hopefully everyone will dig a little deeper. If not, then it's got some good action scenes.
 
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We still have another week, right ?
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I liked it. Portman is nice and this is just my kind of movie. I don't see it as political so much either. 84/100
 
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I watched it yesterday. I really had no idea what it was about going in. I had watched the HBO miniseries “Gunpowder “ a few months ago, and, again, I had no idea there was a connection between that historical event and this movie. I really liked this movie a lot. Though there were some political overtones, the movie was not “preachy” except in regard to tyranny being wrong and should be condemned in whatever means possible. I thought Natalie Portman was great and all of the other supporting characters were well played also. This was another movie that surprised me. I think you guys are doing a pretty good job picking flicks so far. I’ll give it an 87/100.
 
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Ok I don’t think this was a bad movie at all but I could just never really get into it. I actually stopped it halfway through last night and just finished it up this evening. I thought the acting was good (esp Hugo’s role) and did enjoy several of the action scenes though. Never would’ve watched it w out “A Year of Movies” and I’m glad I did to branch out on what I watch. 60/100.
 
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I have a movie recommendation. Please watch the movie Midnight Madness. It's an oldie but goodie. I'd love to read everyone's review of this gem.

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This was the first time in a few years I had watched this movie, so it was nice to revisit it. When I was at UNC some friends of mine liked to watch it every 5th of November (I'm not sure if they still do, but they did then), so this was probably the first time since then that I had watched it in its entirety.

First, Hugo Weaving does such a great job playing V. He brings a lot to every role he plays, but what he's able to do with the added challenge that we never see his face is just incredible. His body language and line delivery are often able to convey exactly what's going on under the mask though the face never changes, and that's a credit to his talent.

Natalie Portman is also great in her role, which was a pretty decent departure for her at the time of filming. She had just wrapped up the prequels, so to see a performance like this in a critical point in her career was big. If this had flopped, she might not have had the career she's had. She has a great range of emotion present in this film.

Certain scenes in this movie still hold up very well on multiple viewings. V's "V" monologue toward the beginning, the reloading fight at the end, Evey's imprisonment, all very memorable sequences that I always enjoy watching. There's also a great sort of symmetry with this movie with certain sequences playing out again involving different characters and I'm a fan of movies doing that without necessarily beating you over the head with it.

I know that politics have been touched on somewhat here, but I really like that this movie takes some complex ideas and presents them in a compelling way. Stephen Fry's character in particular is one that I think is a vital character, fighting for freedom of speech, satire, speaking truth to power, art, and just the basic right to live as a person chooses. It's kind of amazing a character with maybe 10-15 minutes of screen time can have an impact like that. There are other topics touched on, but I'll leave those be.

As I said in an earlier poast, this movie is based on an Alan Moore comic. Moore also wrote Watchmen and a number of iconic Batman arcs, so he is no stranger to stories of vigilantes acting outside the law, but V is certainly one of his more interesting creations.

Overall, I thought this movie was very solid, and it's amazing how a movie that's now 12 years old can still feel as relevant now as when it was released (or when the comic debuted in 1988). I'd give it an 85.
 
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Hold on! I thought I had already given my review, but it was greyed-out in my reply box.
 
Getting in just under the wire @tarheel0910 ...

I never watched it before since dudes wearing Guy Fawkes masks always sorta freaked me out. Anyway, I liked this flick more than I thought I would. I didn’t think it was overly political, at least not along what one would consider typical party lines, so that never came under consideration for me.

As stated, Natalie was great and Hugo was fantastic in a role that obviously challenges your acting skills by having to wear a mask throughout. Stephen Fry and Stephen Rea were solid as well.

Some good action sequences to go along with some bittersweet, compassionate scenes. I’d say this is a solid 4 star movie; I do like the 100 point scale we are using, as I need to deduct a few points (for the whole mask thing as mentioned earlier). I’ll score it a 78. Good choice 0910.

And good idea @Raising Heel Heel to do this. 3 of the 4 movies were ones I hadn’t seen yet, and I’ve enjoyed them all.
 
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I watched this film at the theater when it was released and wasn't sure what it was about at all. It was intense from start to finish. Portman is exceptional. I can see how it's not for everyone. It was a little too bizarre for me the very first time. I've watched it a total of about 6 times now, and bits and pieces to add to that number. I knew some people back in the Ron Paul days who were obsessed with it.

It's a good one!

I give it an 80-100
 
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This post is going to be a long one for me. Hugo Weaving does such a great job playing V. He brings a lot to every role he plays, but what he's able to do with the added challenge that we never see his face is just incredible. His body language and line delivery are often able to convey exactly what's going on under the mask though the face never changes, and that's a credit to his talent.

Natalie Portman is also great in her role, which was a pretty decent departure for her at the time of filming. She had just wrapped up the prequels, so to see a performance like this in a critical point in her career was big. If this had flopped, she might not have had the career she's had. She has a great range of emotion present in this film.

Certain scenes in this movie still hold up very well on multiple viewings. V's "V" monologue toward the beginning, the reloading fight at the end, Evey's imprisonment, all very memorable sequences that I always enjoy watching. There's also a great sort of symmetry with this movie with certain sequences playing out again involving different characters and I'm a fan of movies doing that without necessarily beating you over the head with it.

I know that politics have been touched on somewhat here, but I really like that this movie takes some complex ideas and presents them in a compelling way. Stephen Fry's character in particular is one that I think is a vital character, fighting for freedom of speech, satire, speaking truth to power, art, and just the basic right to live as a person chooses. It's kind of amazing a character with maybe 10-15 minutes of screen time can have an impact like that. There are other topics touched on, but I'll leave those be.

As I said in an earlier poast, this movie is based on an Alan Moore comic. Moore also wrote Watchmen and a number of iconic Batman arcs, so he is no stranger to stories of vigilantes acting outside the law, but V is certainly one of his more interesting creations.

Overall, I thought this movie was very solid, and it's amazing how a movie that'snow 12 years old can still feel as relevant now as when it wasreleased (or when the comic debuted in 1988). I'd give it an 90.
 
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This post is going to be a long one for me. Hugo Weaving does such a great job playing V. He brings a lot to every role he plays, but what he's able to do with the added challenge that we never see his face is just incredible. His body language and line delivery are often able to convey exactly what's going on under the mask though the face never changes, and that's a credit to his talent.

Natalie Portman is also great in her role, which was a pretty decent departure for her at the time of filming. She had just wrapped up the prequels, so to see a performance like this in a critical point in her career was big. If this had flopped, she might not have had the career she's had. She has a great range of emotion present in this film.

Certain scenes in this movie still hold up very well on multiple viewings. V's "V" monologue toward the beginning, the reloading fight at the end, Evey's imprisonment, all very memorable sequences that I always enjoy watching. There's also a great sort of symmetry with this movie with certain sequences playing out again involving different characters and I'm a fan of movies doing that without necessarily beating you over the head with it.

I know that politics have been touched on somewhat here, but I really like that this movie takes some complex ideas and presents them in a compelling way. Stephen Fry's character in particular is one that I think is a vital character, fighting for freedom of speech, satire, speaking truth to power, art, and just the basic right to live as a person chooses. It's kind of amazing a character with maybe 10-15 minutes of screen time can have an impact like that. There are other topics touched on, but I'll leave those be.

As I said in an earlier poast, this movie is based on an Alan Moore comic. Moore also wrote Watchmen and a number of iconic Batman arcs, so he is no stranger to stories of vigilantes acting outside the law, but V is certainly one of his more interesting creations.

Overall, I thought this movie was very solid, and it's amazing how a movie that'snow 12 years old can still feel as relevant now as when it wasreleased (or when the comic debuted in 1988). I'd give it an 90.
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Why did this review sound strangely familiar? :confused:
 
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This post is going to be a long one for me. Hugo Weaving does such a great job playing V. He brings a lot to every role he plays, but what he's able to do with the added challenge that we never see his face is just incredible. His body language and line delivery are often able to convey exactly what's going on under the mask though the face never changes, and that's a credit to his talent.

Natalie Portman is also great in her role, which was a pretty decent departure for her at the time of filming. She had just wrapped up the prequels, so to see a performance like this in a critical point in her career was big. If this had flopped, she might not have had the career she's had. She has a great range of emotion present in this film.

Certain scenes in this movie still hold up very well on multiple viewings. V's "V" monologue toward the beginning, the reloading fight at the end, Evey's imprisonment, all very memorable sequences that I always enjoy watching. There's also a great sort of symmetry with this movie with certain sequences playing out again involving different characters and I'm a fan of movies doing that without necessarily beating you over the head with it.

I know that politics have been touched on somewhat here, but I really like that this movie takes some complex ideas and presents them in a compelling way. Stephen Fry's character in particular is one that I think is a vital character, fighting for freedom of speech, satire, speaking truth to power, art, and just the basic right to live as a person chooses. It's kind of amazing a character with maybe 10-15 minutes of screen time can have an impact like that. There are other topics touched on, but I'll leave those be.

As I said in an earlier poast, this movie is based on an Alan Moore comic. Moore also wrote Watchmen and a number of iconic Batman arcs, so he is no stranger to stories of vigilantes acting outside the law, but V is certainly one of his more interesting creations.

Overall, I thought this movie was very solid, and it's amazing how a movie that'snow 12 years old can still feel as relevant now as when it wasreleased (or when the comic debuted in 1988). I'd give it an 90.
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They say imitation is the most sincere form of flattery; I guess that applies for whatever this was ;)
 
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I had watched this movie once before, when it originally came out on DVD. The second viewing was much more enjoyable.

The movie has some negatives -- the pacing is awkward in places, some of the dialogue is contrived, and there's no nuance to the fascist government which makes the line between good and bad a little lazy. But overall, I really enjoyed this movie. The acting is good, the revenge theme is compelling, and it's generally a well-told story. Also:
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Certain scenes in this movie still hold up very well on multiple viewings. V's "V" monologue toward the beginning, the reloading fight at the end, Evey's imprisonment, all very memorable sequences that I always enjoy watching. There's also a great sort of symmetry with this movie with certain sequences playing out again involving different characters and I'm a fan of movies doing that without necessarily beating you over the head with it.
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Agree wholeheartedly. As for the symmetry, little touches like Evey in the rain with flashbacks to a burning V at Larkhill or them watching The Count of Monte Cristo were cool references.

After deducting points for never seeing his face but adding points for Natalie Portman in a schoolgirl outfit, I'll give it 88 out of 100 shreds.
 
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