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Release Date:
17 March 2006 (USA)
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Tagline:
Remember, remember the 5th of November, the gun powder treason and plot. I know of no reason why the gun powder treason should ever be forgot. more
Plot:
A shadowy freedom fighter known only as "V" uses terrorist tactics to fight against his totalitarian society. Upon rescuing a girl from the secret police, he also finds his best chance at having an ally. full summary | full synopsis
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Terrorist
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Fascist
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3 wins
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16 nominations
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Very powerful even if it makes Thatcherism look heavenly!
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Natalie Portman | ... | Evey | |
| Hugo Weaving | ... | V | |
| Stephen Rea | ... | Inspector Finch | |
| Stephen Fry | ... | Deitrich | |
| John Hurt | ... | Adam Sutler | |
| Tim Pigott-Smith | ... | Creedy | |
| Rupert Graves | ... | Dominic | |
| Roger Allam | ... | Lewis Prothero | |
| Ben Miles | ... | Dascomb | |
| Sinéad Cusack | ... | Delia Surridge | |
| Natasha Wightman | ... | Valerie | |
| John Standing | ... | Lilliman | |
| Eddie Marsan | ... | Etheridge | |
| Clive Ashborn | ... | Guy Fawkes | |
| Emma Field-Rayner | ... | Guy Fawkes Lover (as Emma Field Rayner) |
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V for Vendetta: At the IMAX (UK) (IMAX version)
V for Vendetta: The IMAX Experience (USA) (IMAX version)
V wie Vendetta (Germany)
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V for Vendetta: The IMAX Experience (USA) (IMAX version)
V wie Vendetta (Germany)
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MPAA:
Rated R for strong violence and some language.
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132 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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Certification:
UK:15 |
Australia:MA |
Ireland:15A |
Finland:K-15 |
Netherlands:16 |
Norway:15 |
Germany:16 (w) |
Hong Kong:IIB |
Malaysia:18SG |
Sweden:15 |
Canada:14A (British Columbia/Ontario) |
Portugal:M/16 |
New Zealand:R13 |
Argentina:16 |
Italy:T |
Brazil:16 |
Israel:PG |
Switzerland:14 (canton of Vaud) |
Switzerland:14 (canton of Geneva) |
Philippines:R-13 (MTRCB) |
Japan:PG-12 |
Chile:Y7 |
Colombia:12 |
Greece:K-17 |
Iceland:16 |
Canada:13+ (Quebec) |
France:U (with warning) |
South Korea:15 |
Singapore:M18 (video rating) (cut) |
Singapore:NC-16 (theatrical release) (edited version) |
USA:R (certificate #42210) |
India:A (cinema release)
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Several of the main themes (music), when written out on a staff form the letter V if the notes are connected, dot to dot. Specifically the theme that's played at the beginning of "The Dominoes Fall," or the piano solo during "Valerie."
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Revealing mistakes: Right after all the soldiers have emptied their guns into V near the end of the film, he retaliates by throwing two of his knives at two of the soldiers. When he throws them, they are rotating at different speeds, but they impact at the same time in the same place on each soldier. You can see the knife farthest from the viewer stop spinning right before impact and slide into the soldier, even though it should have hit him at an angle.
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Evey Hammond: [voiceover] Remember, remember, the Fifth of November, the Gunpowder Treason and Plot. I know of no reason why the Gunpowder Treason should ever be forgot... But what of the man? I know his name was Guy Fawkes and I know, in 1605, he attempted to blow up the Houses of Parliament...
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Evey Hammond: [voiceover] Remember, remember, the Fifth of November, the Gunpowder Treason and Plot. I know of no reason why the Gunpowder Treason should ever be forgot... But what of the man? I know his name was Guy Fawkes and I know, in 1605, he attempted to blow up the Houses of Parliament...
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in 'V for Vendetta' Unmasked (2006) (TV)
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Soundtrack:
Long Black Train
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What recording is William Rookwood referring to?Who plays the doubles of Sutler during the episode of Gordon's show?
What is Gordon burning in the waste basket?
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'V for Vendetta' will no doubt be remembered as being one of the most well-produced films of this decade for its powerful script, strong character depictions and the sheer excellence in terms of quality. Loosely based on the DC Comic, the film is set in a totalitarian Britain where the BNP-like government who run the country with an iron fist that they make Thatcher's Tories look positively warm and trustworthy. Then emerges a vigilante in the form of V, a man deformed by fire and the governmental experiments that have given him enhanced strength, who is determined to free the UK from dictatorship by blowing up the Houses of Parliament. Evey is the young woman who is unwittingly embroiled in his plot and soon understands what just it is that motivates V so.
The acting in 'V for Vendetta' was top-notch and, along with the well-written script and apt soundtrack, gave the film the essence to engage the audience and make them feel-- for better or worse-- for these characters. Although her accent was wobbly in places, Natalie Portman delivered a strong performance as Evey, depicting the character's growing love for V and the realisation that the time for her to fight has arrived. Stephen Rea also deserves a mention, as the detective who begins to grasp just how corrupt the government he has supported really is, as does Stephen Fry who proves he can do much more than play bumbling characters in his performance as Deitrich, a protester who hasn't quite grasped just how far the government will go to shut their opponents up. John Hurt's Chancellor Sutler was very terrifying as the dictator who couldn't give a toss about his people so long as he remained in total power. However, above all, it was Hugo Weaving's absolutely brilliant depiction of the lead character V who dominates. Without ever seeing his facial expression, he exudes the pragmatism, charisma and intelligence of the character with a twist of revenge-driven madness.
Entertainment-wise, the film doesn't fail with it's apt soundtrack and well choreographed fight scenes that do remind you that this was based on a comic book. Yet 'V for Vendetta' maintains the ability to leave the audience shaken and chilled at the thought of how easily a Western country can be ensnared by tyranny when a corrupt government is allowed too much power and goes too far. The elements dealt with are all the more disturbing with the state of the world today. I imagine it will touch a deeper cord with Britons like myself (it would have been interesting to see more on how Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland had fared in this new world though) as it is so rare that a Hollywood film is set in the UK. It's always simpler to pretend these things could never happen here so it is a sharp shock to see such a dark future located in familiar surroundings of home.
I highly recommend this film to all as it will leave you both entertained and pondering matters raised in the storyline long after the credits have rolled up.