Rating: 8.8/10 ...ok 9/10 :p
[pic not working? view it here with the review http://dragongems.wordpress.com/2008/10/09/novembers-themes-bonfire-night-thanksgiving/]
I recently went ‘round a guy’s house to watch this, being assured that it’s one of the best films ever made. Take that with a pinch of whatever you wish but, being directed by the Matrix brothers, I had high hopes. And they weren’t disappointed
The plot : England has turned into a bible waving, fascist, Orwellian-style totalitarian state. Not pretty. Enter the masked hero (or anti-hero, depending on your views) named only V, who has a deliciously eloquent way with words. V models himself on Guy Fawkes, and it soon becomes clear he intend to blow up Parliament (as the original Guy Fawkes failed to do). Let the fireworks begin….
A clever film, with twists and lush characterisation, gripping action, lovely cinematography and great humour, I thoroughly recommend it to watch for your very own 5th of November, no matter what part of the world you live in. For people unfamiliar with the 5th of November and Bonfire night, this is a great film that can sort of act like an introduction to the legend. A brilliant film for anyone (and for matrix fans, there’s even a little scene that is practically bullet-time buwahaha!)
Plus, because the script has moments of pure genius, here’s a few quotes ^_~ :
V: [Evey pulls out her mace] I can assure you I mean you no harm.
Evey Hammond: 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: Well I can see that.
V: Of course you can. I’m not questioning your powers of observation I’m merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man who he is.
Evey Hammond: Oh. Right.
Creedy: Whatchya gonna do, huh? We’ve swept this place. You’ve got nothing. Nothing but your bloody knives and your fancy karate gimmicks. We have guns.
V: No, what you have are bullets, and the hope that when your guns are empty I’m no longer be standing, because if I am you’ll all be dead before you’ve reloaded.
V: Beneath this mask there is more than flesh. Beneath this mask there is an idea, Mr. Creedy, and ideas are bulletproof.
[pic not working? view it here with the review http://dragongems.wordpress.com/2008/10/09/novembers-themes-bonfire-night-thanksgiving/]
I recently went ‘round a guy’s house to watch this, being assured that it’s one of the best films ever made. Take that with a pinch of whatever you wish but, being directed by the Matrix brothers, I had high hopes. And they weren’t disappointed
The plot : England has turned into a bible waving, fascist, Orwellian-style totalitarian state. Not pretty. Enter the masked hero (or anti-hero, depending on your views) named only V, who has a deliciously eloquent way with words. V models himself on Guy Fawkes, and it soon becomes clear he intend to blow up Parliament (as the original Guy Fawkes failed to do). Let the fireworks begin….
A clever film, with twists and lush characterisation, gripping action, lovely cinematography and great humour, I thoroughly recommend it to watch for your very own 5th of November, no matter what part of the world you live in. For people unfamiliar with the 5th of November and Bonfire night, this is a great film that can sort of act like an introduction to the legend. A brilliant film for anyone (and for matrix fans, there’s even a little scene that is practically bullet-time buwahaha!)
Plus, because the script has moments of pure genius, here’s a few quotes ^_~ :
V: [Evey pulls out her mace] I can assure you I mean you no harm.
Evey Hammond: 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: Well I can see that.
V: Of course you can. I’m not questioning your powers of observation I’m merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man who he is.
Evey Hammond: Oh. Right.
Creedy: Whatchya gonna do, huh? We’ve swept this place. You’ve got nothing. Nothing but your bloody knives and your fancy karate gimmicks. We have guns.
V: No, what you have are bullets, and the hope that when your guns are empty I’m no longer be standing, because if I am you’ll all be dead before you’ve reloaded.
V: Beneath this mask there is more than flesh. Beneath this mask there is an idea, Mr. Creedy, and ideas are bulletproof.
