In the distant future, Evey Hammond is an average citizen of the United Kingdom, which is under the rule of the fascist and tyrannical Norsefire Party. She is an employee of the state-run British Television Network, but soon, she becomes the number one enemy of the state together with an enigmatic and larger-than-life freedom fighter known only by the letter "V". V informs Evey that she must hide in his underground lair for at least one year, and while she is reluctant to the idea at first, a bond soon forms between the two individuals. In the meanwhile, the mysterious past of V is gradually revealed to the police inspector tasked with capturing him, Eric Finch, and it is not long until he starts questioning everything his government stands for.Written by
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V enters a building and is challenged by a guard. V opens his coat, revealing a large amount of explosives taped to his chest. The guard curses in surprise. There is a similar scene in the Wachowskis' The Matrix (1999), with a large amount of weapons instead of explosives. See more »
Goofs
The aim of the Gunpowder Plot was actually a scheme to blow up the House of Lords, not the House of Commons (commonly referred to as Parliament). See more »
Quotes
[first lines]
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. But who was he really? What was he like? We are told to remember the idea, not the man, because a man can fail. He can be caught, he can be killed and forgotten, but 400 years later, an idea can still ...
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Crazy Credits
After the closing credits, the Virtual Studios logo appears. This was done deliberately, to emphasize the V motif. See more »
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Written and Performed by Ethan Stoller
Contains Excerpts from "On Black Power"
by Malcolm X
Courtesy of The Family of Malcolm X
by CMG Worldwide Inc.
Contains Excerpts from "Address to the Women of America"
by Gloria Steinem
Courtesy of EAST TOLEDO PRODUCTIONS See more »
User Reviews
"People should not be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people."
Placed in futuristic Britain, this movie tells a story about dictatorship and the man who became symbol of it's downfall. People from many, not to say majority, countries in today's world can easily identify with the characters. Great adaptation of DC comic and always gladly seen Natalie Portman.
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Placed in futuristic Britain, this movie tells a story about dictatorship and the man who became symbol of it's downfall. People from many, not to say majority, countries in today's world can easily identify with the characters. Great adaptation of DC comic and always gladly seen Natalie Portman.
8/10