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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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Lilly and Lana Wachowski, huge fans of the original comic series, wrote a draft of the script in the 1990s before they worked on The Matrix (1999), which shares several similar themes. See more »
Goofs
For a few brief moments, Hugo Weaving's unscathed wrist and throat peak out through V's uniform. V is supposed to be completely covered in horrific burns. 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 »
This is a fantastic movie.
On the heels of 9/11 the brave actors and film makers send us a masterpiece in which a rebellious freedom fighter blows up the UK House Of Parliament.
The film goes on to stand firm against dictators, homophobes, Islamophobes and evil.
And there is effects, action and sublime words too.
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This is a fantastic movie. On the heels of 9/11 the brave actors and film makers send us a masterpiece in which a rebellious freedom fighter blows up the UK House Of Parliament. The film goes on to stand firm against dictators, homophobes, Islamophobes and evil.
And there is effects, action and sublime words too.