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The child didn't make it. If you rewatch the gathering scene, you will discover every person who died before, present at this time (Evie's parents, the woman who left notes in the toilet, ect..). They represent the 'idea' behind the mask.
@@icoborg Ask yourself this before questioning what other people think of a film, you cant expect someone who does reaction videos to have much insight at all.
crazier than that, some of this wasnt even his body movements, James Purefoy was originally cast as V but he left in the middle of shooting. some of his scenes are in the movie.
The fact that Hugo Weaving was able to deliver such a powerful performance without using his face is really a credit to his acting skills and the writers of this movie.
Especially as the role initially was given to James Purefoy, but for a variety of reasons (the mask presumably one of them), he left at some point during filming, and Weaving took over.
This movie gives me tears every time because I see how it is relevant in America. Just today, Zuckerberg came out and apologized for suppressing information against the Biden regime
43:42 - The viral experiments performed on V increased his pain tolerance, heightened his senses, and augmented his strength. That's why he was able to lift and throat-slam the third finger man against the wall with one hand in the beginning as well as enduring multiple rounds from Creedy's men and take them down with speed and precision (of course the body armor also helped).
@@Im_The_Dude No, he isn’t. V is only in the crowd in the sense that he exists as an idea; that he, like everyone else who died for their ideals, continues on through the reification of those ideals. From the IMDB: “[The crowd] is a physical representation of one of V's guiding principles: that you can't kill an idea; each of them represents part of the idea of freedom and self-expression. An idea, literally, is a form or archetype - so this is physically shown in the people's being antitypes of V. The obvious symbolism here, coupled with that present from the beginning of the movie with regards to a Guy Fawkes comparison and the constant mention of 'ideas' suggests that it was an intentionally symbolic scene. This 'idea' being the most important element of the movie, it makes sense that it would be steadily expanded upon and culminate in its most visceral representation during the movie's climactic final scene. V leads into it himself, during Creedy's death, by suggesting that he is still alive due to the fact that he is not just a man: "beneath this mask there is more than just flesh... beneath this mask, there is an idea," despite the fact that we have alternative and deliberately presented reasons as to why he is alive, if only briefly. With the explosion of the Parliament building, the 'idea' culminates in the visual depiction of various individuals who fought for this idea... people we know to already be dead. The people are still dead, but the idea is alive, the idea has triumphed. This scene can also be interpreted to illustrate what Evey said to Inspector Finch at the finale: "He (V) was Edmond Dantés (the hero of "The Count of Monte Cristo")... and he was my father. And my mother... my brother... my friend. He was you... and me. He was all of us, " meaning that V did it all for them (Gordon, the little girl with glasses, Evey's parents, etc.). In this sense, V symbolized the victims, both living and dead, of the government's atrocities, especially those who had questioned or fought against the oppression of the government.”
The prisoner in the cell next door was maybe the most important character; it was extremely important to hear her story. The little girl wasn't ok; she was killed. You saw the idea of a little girl at the end. Elrond is the Lord of Rivendell.
Saw this in Hawaii when it came out, when Hugo completed his V soliloquy the audience burst into applause, great film cool moment, keep up the great work kid, thank you.
And Sutler is defo a kinda reference to Hitler ... both came to power though valid elections after a big anti-state action, Hitler being for "The Reichstag fire"
Agreed. I couldn't stomach the book. A lot of it was good, but about 2/3 of the way through it started to feel a little aimless. I've never seen the first film, but the 2002 version is actually excellent IMO. Saw it with my neighbor who was SUPER into fencing, and it got me into it a little too, though I never kept up.
@@CxOrillion Dumas wrote Monte Cristo serialized over 134 installments, and was paid by the word. That incentivized going with every side plot and idea that landed on the writers table(he probably didn't write it alone), and is a time honored tradition that plagues serial writers to this day(web serials ahoy). Though compared to the millions upon millions of words of the currently most acclaimed online novels, the 1000 pages of Monte Cristo comes in light :D But yes, it is a fantastic monster of a book :)
It's a fantastic movie but it's extremely unfortunate that actor Jim Caviezel since then has become a right wing religious/QAnon conspiracy lunatic. I don't hate him. I just think It's very sad. He's a good actor. I really enjoyed his performance in Count of Monte Cristo and in Frequency from 2000. Good movie.
A very evocative film,. The tears when Natalie Portman's hair was being shaved off were actually real. She felt very overwhelmed by the situation her character was in. As if it were really happening to her. I did enjoy that the High Chancellor was played by John Hurt, who played the protagonist Winston Smith in the 1984 film version of 1984. A definite role reversal.
#12 comment That movie was the inspire to our Revolution in Egypt and Tunisia back in 2010 and 2011 This movie was really our secret inner talk behind the corrupted authorities. I consider this movie is the best movie in the decades to come.
Every time I see the movie I appreciate another facet of its genius. There are so many little details and quirks that add to the overall experience. So much symbolism and so many parallels to our situation in the world now. When Evie says "He was all of us" think of it like this: In a world without superheroes revolutions still happen, not because of one hero, but because of the actions of many. V is a compilation of everyone. Someone who blows up a statue, another who broadcasts a message, someone who discovers a truth about their corrupt government and tells others, others who act on that knowledge to cause further unrest, until eventually...revolution.
I'm always surprised when people react to this not knowing about Bonfire Night AKA the 5th of November, I forget its only really a British thing yet I feel its one of our most important and underrated holidays.
I learned about Guy Fawkes way back in junior high. It speaks more about what some teachers think kids should be learning and what teachers who teach to tests. The Dumbing Down of America has been going on for decades.
@@alansorensen5903 Natalie Portman's stellar performance was very much counterpoint to Hugo Weaving. They complimented each other's efforts in a superb way. I really think they brought out each other's best efforts and it shows.
In case nobody has pointed it out, when V attacks the fingermen, he is quoting Macbeth, this is lifted straight from the graphic novel, and is a nice example of Alan Moore's genius
6:35 -- RE: Remember, Remember the 5th of November; I don't know if you've gone digging into English history since you've watched this film, but Fun Fact! The rhyme was still being recited with gusto back in the 1980s when the author of the graphic novel, Alan Moore, was a younger man, and what I had known as "Bonfire Night" in Canada was called Guy Fawkes Night in the UK. Part of the fun of the Guy Fawkes memorial festivities was setting off fireworks: sparklers, bottle rockets, Roman candles, pinwheels, and much more were sold from corner stores (AKA "News Agents") in the weeks leading up to November 5th. And, also in the 1980s in the UK there was practically no "Trick or Treating" on Hallowe'en and very, very few pumpkins which was commonplace throughout Canada and the United States.
The Count of Monte Cristo is definitely something you should watch! Although there are quite a few versions....my favorite one is probably the 2002 version with Jim Caviezel :)
This movie deserves a few watches before you get the full appreciation for it. Glad you enjoyed the first watch but it's hard to enjoy it completely without seeing it a few times
Yes, The Count of Monte Cristo (the 1954 or 1934 (can't remember which), 1998, & 2002 versions are good movies. There are more that are also well liked). There are at least 50 screen adaptations of TCOMC movie and another due out this year (trailer available).
I would argue that Chancellor Sutler is John Hurt's greatest role. The man who played one of the greatest political victims in film history (Winston Smith) returned to play one of the most brutal political tyrants in film history.
Please read the The Count of Monte Cristo book before you watch any movie. It's an amazing story. Non of the movies compare to the book. I know people say that often but in this case it's really true
To be honest, I didn't like the book as much as the 2002 film. I tried, but it was just too dense for me. Maybe I should give it another go now that a little more... seasoned. The 2002 film was great, and eliminated most of what I'd call the awkward points of the book.
You should definitely give it another go! I read it when I was 13 and had my mind blown. Movie is missing many parts in the book, like the details about the main characters that help Dante's character grow. If your 1st language isn't English, try to find a translation. That's how I read it. It's better to read it in your 1st language because the story is complex.
This is a dystopian look at a super-soldier project, like the one that created Captain America. I love it that they show the other side of the coin, as it were. And the scene with Evey going out in the rain, shaved head, but free, with that fantastic music, raising her hands in the air - paralleling V, that scene still brings tears to my eyes, even after all these years!
the reason for not showing what happened after I think is because there is no happily ever after. corruption comes from peoples obedience and that will never change. So even if it was what V envisioned that would only last a short while. Most people don’t desire truth or freedom, they desire comfort and reliability, where are all ghost of Christmas pasts. This movie sells the hope, that the madness will one day end, which it won’t, sadly.
An excellent follow-up to this would be "1984" which shows a dystopian England, with John Hurt playing a character completely opposite from the one he portrays here. And YES, you should watch "The Count of Monte Cristo". I haven't seen the version in this movie, but I've seen the one with Richard Chamberlain from the 70s, and the more recent one with Jim Caviezel. You should watch both versions for context on why it was referenced in "V" AND to compare the two versions to each other.
When Alan Moore wrote the comic he took some inspiration from Orwell's 1984. The graphic novel is much more anarchic than the film because the Wachowskis who wrote the script for the movie took bits from both the comic and the book and made something new.. and of the 3 it's my favorite but they are all great.
2002 The Count of Monte Cristo! Starring Jim Caviezel. You will love it, it's fantastic! Or read the classic book by Alexandre Dumas. Either way you can't lose;)
There is a really good version of Count of Monte Cristo from 2002 with Jim Cavaziel that would be worth watching. His TV show 'Person of Interest' is also worth watching too :)
You should definitely watch the 2002 version of The Count of Monte Cristo starring Jim Caviezel, Guy Pearce and a young Henry Cavill. Brilliant acting and a very good version of the 1844 Alexandre Dumas book.
2 things. 1st is this thows back to the real life person Guido Faux, thru graphic novels became the fictional Guy Fox. 2nd, the guy on the screen (you commented on his pupils) was the great actor John Hurt; most know him as Olivander the wand maker in Harry Potter, was Doctor Who's War Doctor and when younger was on the movie Contact; among other roles
Edmond Dantes, Count of Monte Cristo, story of a revenge in France, written by Alexandre Dumas in 1845, one of the greatest french writer in the XIX century. Worth to watch a movie about it.
This movie is so complicated philosophically. The original graphic novel was a critique of early 80s English Thatcherism, but this movie was made in the wake of 9/11 so many changes were made. It's easy to relate to V, especially as the filmmakers drew very direct comparisons between the chancellor and Hitler (his name was Adam Susan in the graphic novel but changed to Adam Sutler in the movie to more closely resemble Adolph Hitler) but also drew very direct comparisons to the Bush administration - this is why Mr Creedy ended up being the final one he kills, because many people actually believe Dick Cheney was the true mastermind behind the evil of that administration. And for a lot of people it's very cathartic to see the people fight back against that sort of evil empire, but if Sutler/Creedy were Bush/Cheney and V was blowing up buildings to fight them, then who does that make him? It's a very complicated narrative in the wake of 9/11, and blindly choosing sides is dangerous, but also sometimes necessary.
Your early line, "What are we watching?!" You are watching greatness! Oh, and yes, there is an excellent version of the Count of Monte Cristo starring Jim Caviezel and Michael Wincott!
Unfortunately, the little Girl is not fine. If you look at the scene again, you will see that she is with in the Movie confirmed Dead People like Valerie her girlfriend other People used in the experiments also Evey´s Mother, Father her little brother and Gordon Dietrich.
Personal suggestion: Should you ever decide to view The Count of Monte Cristo, I recommend the Richard Chamberlain version (made for tv movie) from the 70s. Great cast (including Tony Curtis and Kate Nelligan) and he is one of the coolest looking counts ever!
Nineteen in, & yes…”The Count of Monte Cristo” is a must watch. There have been a few films made over Alexander Dumas’ classic novel, but the 2002 version is the best. Superb performances by the entire cast. The book is absolutely a must read.
Favorite Quote; 'People shouldn't fear their Governments, Governments should fear the People.' Too often governments think we should listen to them, that they know best when in fact they are there to listen to us, to provide what we want.
Vi Veri Vniversam Vivus Vici, etched over the mirror in V's home, was the Master of the Temple motto of Aleister Crowley, a ceremonial Magician and founder of Thelema, a philosophy which Alan Moore, the author of the graphic novel this movie was an adaptation of, studied, among other things.
35:57 -- RE: Oh, Stockholm!; A: *No,* but I can see why its easy to make the mistake because it is a subtle distinction to recognize. Consider this: *Most* military forces in the past did not actively try to recruit and indoctrinate women to fight as soldiers and *because* of this, the 20th century did not fully appreciate the differences between men and women who are forced into fighting on a subconscious yet psychological level. Think about "Band of Brothers" for a second, and the episode "Carentan" which uses Private Blythe as a point of view character. Blythe needs to think of himself as Already Dead, or he won't be able to function as a soldier. Evie is in exactly the same position: she expressed her problem to Vee as "I want to live without Fear" and so, he is forced to put her through radical indoctrination in order to partially desensitize her of her innate and subconscious desire to stay alive. Threats of Force and of Death are Serious, but Panic is not the correct Survival response. Evie is not COmpletely desensitized, and she's not brainwashed, either, so I personally think Vee's apology for the Means he elects to use are understandable and even honorable since he uses every scrap of Truth that he can (like the letter) to artfully indoctrinate Evie. Also Fun Fact! Evie is *not* a regular soldier... she's in the Officer class, and therefore she doesn't even have the same "boot camp" that Vee or anyone else that got black-bagged did.
^^ I'll also point out that Evie basically uses Stockholm syndrome as the unspoken reason for volunteering to help Vee before she's sent to the Bishop, but she does so partly planning to tell the Bishop about Vee (and she even does). That's not Stockholm syndrome (identifying and sympathizing with one's captors) either... but it kind of Is since everyone thinks they know something about it (in the Audience). The Audience members (in the past) who walked out of the theater during their first viewing of "V for Vendetta" are clearly the only people on the planet who do *not* have Stockholm syndrome. :P
Yes, I advocate for the 2002 "The Count of Monte Cristo." The story is classic fiction from the 1800s, the sort of thing that gets referenced a lot. BTW, in this movie the army doesn't fire on the people, because they are the same people. But if you hire an army of foreigners, they will be willing to fire on the people. Govts realize this, and you may read about adjustments they're making in the news. The little girl in the movie did die.
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I saw some right wingers cut out hte whole part of the lesbian, im a cis het man and it gets to me
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@@SightUnveiled this wasn't the best example
The child didn't make it. If you rewatch the gathering scene, you will discover every person who died before, present at this time (Evie's parents, the woman who left notes in the toilet, ect..).
They represent the 'idea' behind the mask.
and that V stands for all of them.... he was edmond dantes, he was you, he was me....
99.999999% of reactors didnt understand that scene....it's hilarious
Right, they are all part of the resistance that has been there all along.
@@icoborg Ask yourself this before questioning what other people think of a film, you cant expect someone who does reaction videos to have much insight at all.
It takes a special kind of actor to hide his face behind a mask for the entire film and still get across so much.
crazier than that, some of this wasnt even his body movements, James Purefoy was originally cast as V but he left in the middle of shooting. some of his scenes are in the movie.
2012 Dredd, same.
They even gave Hugo Weaving the option to just voice V, but he wanted to be behind the mask.
Halo could learn something, but that's not seemingly possible or wanted.
@@bowwing333 Imagine a video game adaptation not sucking horribly. I can't.
The fact that Hugo Weaving was able to deliver such a powerful performance without using his face is really a credit to his acting skills and the writers of this movie.
Especially as the role initially was given to James Purefoy, but for a variety of reasons (the mask presumably one of them), he left at some point during filming, and Weaving took over.
....and the direction, and the production design, and the incredible orchestra music, etc....
The Count of Monte Cristo, "Is that something we should watch?" Answer: YES, absolutely!
This is a film that has scarily continued to increase relevance over the years.
fate, and foreshadowing - prophetic!
but he movie portrays the far right extreme being the evil, ,when in today its the leftist notions ruining our western world
This movie gives me tears every time because I see how it is relevant in America. Just today, Zuckerberg came out and apologized for suppressing information against the Biden regime
Timeless movie.
"Is it meaningless to apologize?"
"Never."
the moment that touched me the most....
@@Metzwerg74 more than the letter?
43:42 - The viral experiments performed on V increased his pain tolerance, heightened his senses, and augmented his strength. That's why he was able to lift and throat-slam the third finger man against the wall with one hand in the beginning as well as enduring multiple rounds from Creedy's men and take them down with speed and precision (of course the body armor also helped).
They basically turned him into Captain England and he went bonkers.
Yes, V is super-human
The child did die actually, they showed all the dead at the end, vindicated, including the girl behind the wall, TV show host and Evie's parents.
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@@Centane
And, if you look closely, V (Hugo Weaving) himself in the crowd, taking off his mask
@@Im_The_Dude no way! I never noticed that!
@@Im_The_Dude No, he isn’t. V is only in the crowd in the sense that he exists as an idea; that he, like everyone else who died for their ideals, continues on through the reification of those ideals. From the IMDB:
“[The crowd] is a physical representation of one of V's guiding principles: that you can't kill an idea; each of them represents part of the idea of freedom and self-expression. An idea, literally, is a form or archetype - so this is physically shown in the people's being antitypes of V. The obvious symbolism here, coupled with that present from the beginning of the movie with regards to a Guy Fawkes comparison and the constant mention of 'ideas' suggests that it was an intentionally symbolic scene. This 'idea' being the most important element of the movie, it makes sense that it would be steadily expanded upon and culminate in its most visceral representation during the movie's climactic final scene. V leads into it himself, during Creedy's death, by suggesting that he is still alive due to the fact that he is not just a man: "beneath this mask there is more than just flesh... beneath this mask, there is an idea," despite the fact that we have alternative and deliberately presented reasons as to why he is alive, if only briefly. With the explosion of the Parliament building, the 'idea' culminates in the visual depiction of various individuals who fought for this idea... people we know to already be dead. The people are still dead, but the idea is alive, the idea has triumphed. This scene can also be interpreted to illustrate what Evey said to Inspector Finch at the finale: "He (V) was Edmond Dantés (the hero of "The Count of Monte Cristo")... and he was my father. And my mother... my brother... my friend. He was you... and me. He was all of us, " meaning that V did it all for them (Gordon, the little girl with glasses, Evey's parents, etc.). In this sense, V symbolized the victims, both living and dead, of the government's atrocities, especially those who had questioned or fought against the oppression of the government.”
The prisoner in the cell next door was maybe the most important character; it was extremely important to hear her story. The little girl wasn't ok; she was killed. You saw the idea of a little girl at the end. Elrond is the Lord of Rivendell.
Saw this in Hawaii when it came out, when Hugo completed his V soliloquy the audience burst into applause, great film cool moment, keep up the great work kid, thank you.
It was a great idea having John Hurt playing the big bad pulling all the strings as he played the good guy in the film adaptation of 1984.
Quite true.
And Sutler is defo a kinda reference to Hitler ... both came to power though valid elections after a big anti-state action, Hitler being for "The Reichstag fire"
*_The Count of Monte Cristo_* (2002) starring Jim Caviezel, Guy Pearce, and a very young Henry Cavill is definitely worth a reaction.
Agreed. I couldn't stomach the book. A lot of it was good, but about 2/3 of the way through it started to feel a little aimless. I've never seen the first film, but the 2002 version is actually excellent IMO. Saw it with my neighbor who was SUPER into fencing, and it got me into it a little too, though I never kept up.
I came to say this!
Would love to see that reaction!
Having had read the book and watched both 1934 and 2002 film, the 2002 film would be perfect for a reaction on this channel.
@@CxOrillion Dumas wrote Monte Cristo serialized over 134 installments, and was paid by the word. That incentivized going with every side plot and idea that landed on the writers table(he probably didn't write it alone), and is a time honored tradition that plagues serial writers to this day(web serials ahoy). Though compared to the millions upon millions of words of the currently most acclaimed online novels, the 1000 pages of Monte Cristo comes in light :D
But yes, it is a fantastic monster of a book :)
It's a fantastic movie but it's extremely unfortunate that actor Jim Caviezel since then has become a right wing religious/QAnon conspiracy lunatic. I don't hate him. I just think It's very sad. He's a good actor. I really enjoyed his performance in Count of Monte Cristo and in Frequency from 2000. Good movie.
A very evocative film,. The tears when Natalie Portman's hair was being shaved off were actually real. She felt very overwhelmed by the situation her character was in. As if it were really happening to her. I did enjoy that the High Chancellor was played by John Hurt, who played the protagonist Winston Smith in the 1984 film version of 1984. A definite role reversal.
Hugo Weaving has to be one of the most underrated actors of all time. So underrated most don’t even think of him when discussing underrated actors.
The reason he talks about no coincidences when he hears “E-V”, E is the fifth letter and V means 5 in Roman.
Valerie can be seen in the lark hill flashbacks: arriving and in the mass grave.
My theory is that V is one of the men we see in the round-up montage.
a message that sadly gets more and more important with every year....
"A revolution without dancing is a revolution not worth having."
Best line of the film!
Jojo Rabbit hit us with that type of line also.
A paraphrase of an Emma Goldman quote .
Yes,and it’s derived from Emma Goldman.
Absolute masterpiece. I can never get sick of watching this.
Oh wow, great surprise. This movie is so good, and very relevant lately
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That movie was the inspire to our Revolution in Egypt and Tunisia back in 2010 and 2011
This movie was really our secret inner talk behind the corrupted authorities.
I consider this movie is the best movie in the decades to come.
Every time I see the movie I appreciate another facet of its genius. There are so many little details and quirks that add to the overall experience. So much symbolism and so many parallels to our situation in the world now. When Evie says "He was all of us" think of it like this: In a world without superheroes revolutions still happen, not because of one hero, but because of the actions of many. V is a compilation of everyone. Someone who blows up a statue, another who broadcasts a message, someone who discovers a truth about their corrupt government and tells others, others who act on that knowledge to cause further unrest, until eventually...revolution.
I'm always surprised when people react to this not knowing about Bonfire Night AKA the 5th of November, I forget its only really a British thing yet I feel its one of our most important and underrated holidays.
I learned about Guy Fawkes way back in junior high. It speaks more about what some teachers think kids should be learning and what teachers who teach to tests. The Dumbing Down of America has been going on for decades.
This movie is almost 20 years old & more important than ever. It's a masterpiece in my eyes.
Magnificent film... V was transformed by fire, Evey by water... incredible performances all around, but a masterpiece of acting by Hugo Weaving.
Natalie carried the movie. Superb acting that likely embodied many of her own life's experiences, including "Leon."
@@alansorensen5903 Natalie Portman's stellar performance was very much counterpoint to Hugo Weaving. They complimented each other's efforts in a superb way. I really think they brought out each other's best efforts and it shows.
In case nobody has pointed it out, when V attacks the fingermen, he is quoting Macbeth, this is lifted straight from the graphic novel, and is a nice example of Alan Moore's genius
6:35 -- RE: Remember, Remember the 5th of November; I don't know if you've gone digging into English history since you've watched this film, but Fun Fact! The rhyme was still being recited with gusto back in the 1980s when the author of the graphic novel, Alan Moore, was a younger man, and what I had known as "Bonfire Night" in Canada was called Guy Fawkes Night in the UK. Part of the fun of the Guy Fawkes memorial festivities was setting off fireworks: sparklers, bottle rockets, Roman candles, pinwheels, and much more were sold from corner stores (AKA "News Agents") in the weeks leading up to November 5th. And, also in the 1980s in the UK there was practically no "Trick or Treating" on Hallowe'en and very, very few pumpkins which was commonplace throughout Canada and the United States.
The Count of Monte Cristo is definitely something you should watch! Although there are quite a few versions....my favorite one is probably the 2002 version with Jim Caviezel :)
100% just were at the same thing!
V for Vendetta is a British graphic novel written by Alan Moore and illustrated by David Lloyd
This movie deserves a few watches before you get the full appreciation for it. Glad you enjoyed the first watch but it's hard to enjoy it completely without seeing it a few times
Yes, The Count of Monte Cristo (the 1954 or 1934 (can't remember which), 1998, & 2002 versions are good movies. There are more that are also well liked). There are at least 50 screen adaptations of TCOMC movie and another due out this year (trailer available).
John Hurt from Winston Smith in 1984 to Adam Sutler in V for Vendetta.
I would argue that Chancellor Sutler is John Hurt's greatest role. The man who played one of the greatest political victims in film history (Winston Smith) returned to play one of the most brutal political tyrants in film history.
Nice reaction!
@46:23 For the record, in The Return of the King, Argorn does address Elrond as 'My Lord Elrond", so you remember correctly.
Please read the The Count of Monte Cristo book before you watch any movie. It's an amazing story. Non of the movies compare to the book. I know people say that often but in this case it's really true
To be honest, I didn't like the book as much as the 2002 film. I tried, but it was just too dense for me. Maybe I should give it another go now that a little more... seasoned. The 2002 film was great, and eliminated most of what I'd call the awkward points of the book.
You should definitely give it another go! I read it when I was 13 and had my mind blown. Movie is missing many parts in the book, like the details about the main characters that help Dante's character grow. If your 1st language isn't English, try to find a translation. That's how I read it. It's better to read it in your 1st language because the story is complex.
This is a dystopian look at a super-soldier project, like the one that created Captain America.
I love it that they show the other side of the coin, as it were.
And the scene with Evey going out in the rain, shaved head, but free, with that fantastic music, raising her hands in the air - paralleling V, that scene still brings tears to my eyes, even after all these years!
41:32 ...
-V: There is a face beneath this mask.
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fun fact before they actually had a chance hang guy fawkes he dived head first from the gallows breaking his neck
the reason for not showing what happened after I think is because there is no happily ever after. corruption comes from peoples obedience and that will never change. So even if it was what V envisioned that would only last a short while. Most people don’t desire truth or freedom, they desire comfort and reliability, where are all ghost of Christmas pasts. This movie sells the hope, that the madness will one day end, which it won’t, sadly.
An excellent follow-up to this would be "1984" which shows a dystopian England, with John Hurt playing a character completely opposite from the one he portrays here.
And YES, you should watch "The Count of Monte Cristo". I haven't seen the version in this movie, but I've seen the one with Richard Chamberlain from the 70s, and the more recent one with Jim Caviezel. You should watch both versions for context on why it was referenced in "V" AND to compare the two versions to each other.
When Alan Moore wrote the comic he took some inspiration from Orwell's 1984. The graphic novel is much more anarchic than the film because the Wachowskis who wrote the script for the movie took bits from both the comic and the book and made something new.. and of the 3 it's my favorite but they are all great.
Hugo Weaving is simply amazing
Hair looks great!
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2002 The Count of Monte Cristo! Starring Jim Caviezel.
You will love it, it's fantastic!
Or read the classic book by
Alexandre Dumas. Either way you can't lose;)
This is so this time what is going around in the world
Easily in my top 10 movie. and extreamly realistic of what's gonna happen. It is a dystopia, but it is not a dystopia.
Příběhově jeden z nejlepších filmů co jsem viděl....
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This movie is the very best comic book adaptation, ever made.
" Any unauthorized personnel will be subject to arrest. This is for YOUR protection" ...😳
Remember, remember the fifth of November,
The gunpowder, treason and plot,
I know of no reason
Why gunpowder treason
Should ever be forgot
The 2002 release of Count is really good.
2002 Count of Monte Cristo is changed from the original but it is a favorite!
That movie was pretty good.
There is a really good version of Count of Monte Cristo from 2002 with Jim Cavaziel that would be worth watching. His TV show 'Person of Interest' is also worth watching too :)
A film that remains relevant and timeless because its focusing on the immortal truth the corrupt exists and if feared or ignored it wins...
Count of Monte Cristo is amazing, you should definitely watch it!!
I actually tried to make that breakfast egge in basket with hash brown and spam it wasn't bad I'd try to do it again
Yes, I do recommend "Count of Monte Cristo" however I suggest the version with Jim Caviezel. Great reaction, as always.
C for Centane 🙂
You should definitely watch the 2002 version of The Count of Monte Cristo starring Jim Caviezel, Guy Pearce and a young Henry Cavill. Brilliant acting and a very good version of the 1844 Alexandre Dumas book.
2 things. 1st is this thows back to the real life person Guido Faux, thru graphic novels became the fictional Guy Fox. 2nd, the guy on the screen (you commented on his pupils) was the great actor John Hurt; most know him as Olivander the wand maker in Harry Potter, was Doctor Who's War Doctor and when younger was on the movie Contact; among other roles
Edmond Dantes, Count of Monte Cristo, story of a revenge in France, written by Alexandre Dumas in 1845, one of the greatest french writer in the XIX century. Worth to watch a movie about it.
This movie is so complicated philosophically. The original graphic novel was a critique of early 80s English Thatcherism, but this movie was made in the wake of 9/11 so many changes were made. It's easy to relate to V, especially as the filmmakers drew very direct comparisons between the chancellor and Hitler (his name was Adam Susan in the graphic novel but changed to Adam Sutler in the movie to more closely resemble Adolph Hitler) but also drew very direct comparisons to the Bush administration - this is why Mr Creedy ended up being the final one he kills, because many people actually believe Dick Cheney was the true mastermind behind the evil of that administration.
And for a lot of people it's very cathartic to see the people fight back against that sort of evil empire, but if Sutler/Creedy were Bush/Cheney and V was blowing up buildings to fight them, then who does that make him?
It's a very complicated narrative in the wake of 9/11, and blindly choosing sides is dangerous, but also sometimes necessary.
This film is deserving of multiple watches. It’s deep.
read the comic book if you still haven’t checked it out
Remember remember the 5th of November!
"But it's April..."
REMEMBER REMEMBER THE 5TH OF NOVEMBER!!!
oh hell yeah this movie is amazing and important, especially what’s going on in today’s world 🥺
V is not "wild" movie, it´s important message for everyone when you look what kind world is today.
Your early line, "What are we watching?!"
You are watching greatness!
Oh, and yes, there is an excellent version of the Count of Monte Cristo starring Jim Caviezel and Michael Wincott!
this isn't a movie, it's prophesy that we are living through right now.
2:41 ..."Yeah, the Anonymous Dude"... Actually, Anonymous copied the mask from this movie... although, in a way, yeah, he is THE Anonymous dude...
Unfortunately, the little Girl is not fine. If you look at the scene again, you will see that she is with in the Movie confirmed Dead People like Valerie her girlfriend other People used in the experiments also Evey´s Mother, Father her little brother and Gordon Dietrich.
Thanks so much for reacting to this one! Such a great one!!
Amazing movie. To me it gets better each time I watch it. Lots of layers to unravel.
Yes, you should watch the Count of Monte Cristo ! There's a french adaptation that just came out, idk if it's already available abroad tho.
Personal suggestion: Should you ever decide to view The Count of Monte Cristo, I recommend the Richard Chamberlain version (made for tv movie) from the 70s. Great cast (including Tony Curtis and Kate Nelligan) and he is one of the coolest looking counts ever!
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I love the song at the end of all your videos, I stay to the end just to hear it every time. :)
Nineteen in, & yes…”The Count of Monte Cristo” is a must watch. There have been a few films made over Alexander Dumas’ classic novel, but the 2002 version is the best. Superb performances by the entire cast. The book is absolutely a must read.
One of the greatest films!
Ever!
Forecasting the future!
Much love from England 🏴!
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V use trick to break down Evey and rebuild her like Larkhill did to him made her stronger!
Favorite Quote; 'People shouldn't fear their Governments, Governments should fear the People.'
Too often governments think we should listen to them, that they know best when in fact they are there to listen to us, to provide what we want.
Vi Veri Vniversam Vivus Vici, etched over the mirror in V's home, was the Master of the Temple motto of Aleister Crowley, a ceremonial Magician and founder of Thelema, a philosophy which Alan Moore, the author of the graphic novel this movie was an adaptation of, studied, among other things.
#5 is a great movie! Glad to watch it with you
Great hair, great movie, great watch😁 thank you for all the hard work😁👍
3am club!! lol 🤣 wish I could stay up too watching movies 🍿
Sadly corruption is like gravity, it's always there and the only thing you can do is fight and resist against it.
The Count of Monte Cristo with Jim Caveizal is a true Jem ! A must watch!
the original is vastly superior, but fair enough, that one is decent as well.
Both movies are fantastic
35:57 -- RE: Oh, Stockholm!; A: *No,* but I can see why its easy to make the mistake because it is a subtle distinction to recognize.
Consider this: *Most* military forces in the past did not actively try to recruit and indoctrinate women to fight as soldiers and *because* of this, the 20th century did not fully appreciate the differences between men and women who are forced into fighting on a subconscious yet psychological level. Think about "Band of Brothers" for a second, and the episode "Carentan" which uses Private Blythe as a point of view character. Blythe needs to think of himself as Already Dead, or he won't be able to function as a soldier. Evie is in exactly the same position: she expressed her problem to Vee as "I want to live without Fear" and so, he is forced to put her through radical indoctrination in order to partially desensitize her of her innate and subconscious desire to stay alive. Threats of Force and of Death are Serious, but Panic is not the correct Survival response.
Evie is not COmpletely desensitized, and she's not brainwashed, either, so I personally think Vee's apology for the Means he elects to use are understandable and even honorable since he uses every scrap of Truth that he can (like the letter) to artfully indoctrinate Evie.
Also Fun Fact! Evie is *not* a regular soldier... she's in the Officer class, and therefore she doesn't even have the same "boot camp" that Vee or anyone else that got black-bagged did.
^^ I'll also point out that Evie basically uses Stockholm syndrome as the unspoken reason for volunteering to help Vee before she's sent to the Bishop, but she does so partly planning to tell the Bishop about Vee (and she even does). That's not Stockholm syndrome (identifying and sympathizing with one's captors) either... but it kind of Is since everyone thinks they know something about it (in the Audience).
The Audience members (in the past) who walked out of the theater during their first viewing of "V for Vendetta" are clearly the only people on the planet who do *not* have Stockholm syndrome. :P
One of my favorite movies of all time
Yes, I advocate for the 2002 "The Count of Monte Cristo." The story is classic fiction from the 1800s, the sort of thing that gets referenced a lot.
BTW, in this movie the army doesn't fire on the people, because they are the same people. But if you hire an army of foreigners, they will be willing to fire on the people. Govts realize this, and you may read about adjustments they're making in the news. The little girl in the movie did die.
This whole movie is like foreshadowing.
A carefully constructed call to cast the cloak of constant conditioning and confront the corrupt creatures of chaos with Centane conducting a complex compelling concert of coolness.
I love this movie and I do recommend The Count of Monte Cristo... but the 2002 version. It's an easier watch IMO
Yes, go watch The Count of Monte Cristo, either with Richard Chamberlain or with Jim Caviezel, both are excellent.
Have barely got into the video yet. But had to say what popped into my head at the start... Love the hair Kamilla! It looks great! 🙃😊
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damn kamilla you changed up your look you look younger and very elegant 😘🥰☺️
the new hair color is a stunning success