 "A FANTATIC PIECE OF ART!" | 2008-10-05 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3MNV6BP0YENP7 |
| A must-buy for those Matrix fans as the idea of the two movies revolve around anti-government and anti fear emotion slavery, as in the Matrix man is a slave for what he thinks he feels and see, and in V4V people are controlled by fear, religion and media. What makes this movie the 2nd best movie I've ever seen is the fact that it was very very very well done in a very very very smart story that thins adrenaline in everyone that believes what we live now is a hoax made by governments to deceive people and have the ruled the way the government wants. br /br /A MUST BUY (not only watch). You'll be watching it over and over and over again!br /br /Hope people would learn from such movie how to get their freedom, not necessarily by violent but by being free from fears and able to take decisions by themselves and reason, not by fear and illusions. |
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| "One of the greatest movies I have ever seen" | 2008-10-04 |
| - Reviewed By ughhh |
| Having not read the graphic novel on which this movie is based, I cannot (and would not) debate the faithfulness of the adaptation or its relative worth. I also cannot divine what the Wachowski brothers' intent or motivations might have been, especially regarding the current political climate. I can only relate what I witnessed and experienced from the film alone as an isolated piece of art, and it was good... profoundly so.br /br /The film does not dabble with subtleties or nuances. The regime in charge of Britain is clearly oppressive. However they came to power and whatever their motivations (and the film ultimately reveals the back story), it is clear that they rejoice in their complete authority and enthusiastically abuse it. The field agents or Fingermen violate the citizenry; the televised face of the nation self-righteously revels in the judgment heaped upon other nations spewing smug vitriol; the religious leaders fulfill their carnal desires; the communications ministry controls all programming twisting the news to its own ends while eavesdropping on the general population; the Chancellor clearly rules through fear and with an iron fist. Dissidents are quickly and quietly disposed of through violent means. Free thought does not exist. This is an archetypal oppressive evil regime.br /br /V is the faceless archetypal hero. Happily he remains faceless for the duration of the movie. His mask is all we see. The lifeless mask allows for his thoughts and ideas to be the focus rather than his individuality. His appeal is not so much for how he handles a fight and a blade, though impressive; his true weapon is speech. Eloquent and literate, he expresses ideas that cut straight to the heart (the people should not fear their government, but the government should fear its people). Suspend belief for a period and watch as he shakes a sleeping nation. He chastises the citizens as the true culprits that have allowed the current state of affairs. Then he provides a means and inspiration to do something about it. We see the cowardly and zombie-like nation slowly awaken and climactically throw off its oppressor.br /br /This is not a "how-to" tool for overthrowing a dictatorship. Nor is it in my opinion a scathing indictment of any administration or specific political landscape in the first decade of the 21st century (though it will make you think about some things). Its power is in the universality of the tale. It resonates because it does not have to be political at all. It is about people and oppression and anyone finally standing up to throw off tyranny in any of its forms by whatever means. Certainly violence works well for a movie and to dramatically represent the point. But do not lock the greater meaning and power of the message into its form. Speaking of its universality, I was very much reminded of the musical Les Miserables (precursor to the French Revolution).br /br /The cinematography is phenomenal with its stark colorization; it is a visually stunning film. The action is entertaining. A more rousing tune than the 1812 Overture cannot be found. The film slows slightly while providing some back story, but it is necessary to fully inform the narrative. From start to finish, it is just a remarkable achievement. |
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| "One of the greatest movies ever made!" | 2008-10-04 |
| - Reviewed By User: A27M37W52B7II1 |
| Voila! V for Vendetta is a very powerful film with vile villains and veritable vigilante, and a great script! View it. (And see how many times you see the letter V or number 5.) |
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| "V for spectacular" | 2008-10-04 |
| - Reviewed By dmac6012 |
| Not only is the BD a pleasure to watch, but listen to as well. Deep, vibrant color, crisp picture and solid blacks. Hugo Weaving is mesmerizing, and Natalie Portman will have you convinced she's truly converted by the end of the picture. 5 stars! |
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| "GREAT MOVIE, EXCELLENt for Blu Ray" | 2008-10-03 |
| - Reviewed By candacemikenelmo |
| Loved the movie. love it on blu ray!! The visuals are varied and this is the type of movie worthy of being on blu ray. It is now more entertaining to stay at home w/ 7.1 surround sound and a good blu ray movie than it is going to the theater...far better visuals and as good or better sound at home !!br /Definitely worth buying if you have the set up. |
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 "Movie: 4.5/5 Picture Quality: 3.25~4.25/5 Sound Quality: 4/5 Extras: 3.5/5" | 2008-09-06 |
| - Reviewed By User: AHABFECTNE15I |
Version: U.S.A / Region A, B, C
VC-1 BD-50
Running time: 2:12:32
Movie size: 22,82 GB
Disc size: 27,37 GB
Average video bit rate: 12.53 Mbps
Dolby TrueHD Audio English 1376 kbps 5.1 / 48kHz / 24-bit / 1376kbps (AC3 Core: 5.1 / 48kHz / 448kbps)
Dolby Digital Audio English 448 kbps 5.1 / 48kHz / 448kbps
Dolby Digital Audio French 448 kbps 5.1 / 48kHz / 448kbps
Dolby Digital Audio French 640 kbps 5.1 / 48kHz / 640kbps
Dolby Digital Audio German 640 kbps 5.1 / 48kHz / 640kbps
Dolby Digital Audio Italian 640 kbps 5.1 / 48kHz / 640kbps
Dolby Digital Audio Japanese 640 kbps 5.1 / 48kHz / 640kbps
Dolby Digital Audio Spanish 640 kbps 5.1 / 48kHz / 640kbps
Dolby Digital Plus Audio English 192 kbps 2.0 / 48kHz / 192kbps
Subtitles: English / Danish / Finnish / Dutch / Finnish / French / German / Italian / Japanese / Norwegian / Spanish / Swedish / Portuguese
Number of chapters: 22
"Freedom! Forever!: Making 'V for Vendetta" (SD, 16 minutes)
"Remember, Remember: Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot" (SD, 10 minutes)
"England Prevails: V for Vendetta and the New Wave in Comics" (SD, 15 minutes)
"Designing the Near Future" (SD, 17 minutes)
"Cat Power" Montage (SD, 4 minutes)
"Saturday Night Live" Digital Short Parody (SD, 4 minutes)
#Theatrical Trailer (SD)
#In-Movie Experience : "Director's Notebook: Reimagining a Cult Classic for the 21st Century" |
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| "One of my favorites" | 2008-08-26 |
| - Reviewed By User: A12C2VXRHJK93G |
This movie is AWSOME! It has action, drama, romance, a slightly insane yet spectacularly brilliant main character, and a chain of events that fall like dominos (also included), leading to an ending that is guarantied to give you goose-bumps and make you cry like a little girl.
BUY IT. |
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| "Llega el comic a salvar al cine" | 2008-08-11 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2KA1WP690YBAH |
| No quise leer el comic antes de ver la pelicula para luego no sentirme decepcionado, sin embargo ocurrio lo contrario, en algunas partes la pelicula supera en emocion al comic y realmente es de agradecer el poder volver a lo mejor de los Wachowsky, los de Matrix y Animatrix, no los de sus decepcionantes secuelas. En definitiva nadie olvidara el 5th of november. Eso si, se echan de menos los subtitulos en español para los extras. |
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| "Remember, Remember the Fifth of November" | 2008-08-11 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1T3O2LILVK0C4 |
"The people always have some champion whom they set over them and nurse into greatness. . . . This and no other is the root from which a tyrant springs; when he first appears he is a protector."
-Plato
In the 1980s comic books took a revolutionary turn (one the likes of which had not been seen since the `60s and `70s) and became politically and socially relevant again. These were the days of conservative and consumerist values, when Ronald Reagan was president and Margaret Thatcher was Prime Minister. A Cold War was being fought and the lines between freedom fighter and terrorist, democracy and imperialism were quickly dissipating. It was in this political climate that David Lloyd and Alan Moore created V for Vendetta, a highly intelligent graphic novel series. V for Vendetta was brilliantly written and illustrated and helped to prove that comic books weren't just for children; they were literature. The film V for Vendetta is based upon the graphic novel and was written by the Wachowski Brothers (the Matrix Trilogy).
"As in private life one differentiates between what a man thinks and says of himself and what he really is and does, so in historical struggles one must still more distinguish the language and the imaginary aspirations of parties from their real organism and their real interests, their conception of themselves from their reality."
-Karl Marx
In a bleak totalitarian future, Britain has become a cesspool for corruption, conformity and brutality. People's civic rights are being severely violated by the government, under the leadership of Chancellor Sutler. The people are misguided, apathetic, and fearful of the harsh regime that rules over them but that's about to change. One night a young woman named Evey is caught by corrupt police officers after curfew. They intend to rape her but astonishingly (or predictably, if you're a comic book expert) she is saved by a costumed vigilante, who wears an antiquated mask of Guy Fawkes. His name is V and he has a deep hatred of the current government, a hatred that was born when he was tortured and experimented upon. He invites Evey to join him on the rooftops fro a "concerto" which he will conduct himself. Reluctantly she agrees to go and there she watches in shock and amazement as V detonates the Old Bailey. The next day a police squad is sent to obtain her for questioning but V shows up and saves her... sort of. He takes her back to his underground lair where he makes her breakfast and asks her to join him in his revolution. She agrees but only does so with the intention of escaping. V uses Evey to gain access to his targets but she manages to get away. Soon she is caught and arrested. She spends months in a small gloomy cell being tortured and interrogated before she is released and learns to master her fear. Meanwhile Chancellor Sutler increases his power over the population by overwhelming them with misinformation in the media. He utilizes scare tactics and military force to keep any dissidents in line but the people grow quietly more rebellious. V has promised them a revolution will commence on November the 5th and he has planned to liberate them and avenge those who have been wronged. But is he a lunatic or a hero, a guerrilla freedom fighter or a monstrous killer? Maybe he is all of those things as well as being the only hope for ending Chancellor Sutler's wicked regime... and yet at what cost?
"One who breaks an unjust law that conscience tells him is unjust, and who willingly accepts the penalty of imprisonment in order to arouse the conscience of the community over its injustice, is in reality expressing the highest respect for law."
-Martin Luther King, Jr.
The film is skillfully directed by newcomer James McTeigue and features an amazing cast including Hugo Weaving as V, Natalie Portman as Evey, and John Hurt as Chancellor Sutler. Other cast members include Stephen Rea, Stephen Fry, Roger Allam and Sinead Cusack.
V for Vendetta is a disquieting film, a film that is thought provoking and questions authority. It daringly asks questions about the world in which we live but it leaves us to find the answers. The film is understandably controversial, especially in the age of terrorism, distortion in the media, genocide, biochemical warfare and rampant political corruption. The story shows us the dangers of combining religious fanaticism, puritanical thinking, and social intolerance while handing the government complete control. The film certainly won't appeal to many conservatives or centralists. It's an extreme film that attacks extreme problems. Even Alan Moore disassociated himself from it, feeling that the screenplay was not faithful to his story*. Yet despite the film's many flaws it remains very relevant to the issues we face in modern society.
"You can't separate peace from freedom because no one can be at peace unless he has his freedom."
-Malcolm X
* For an interview with Alan Moore about his disapproval of the film adaptation, check out the following site:
http://www.mtv.com/shared/movies/interviews/m/moore_alan_060315/ |
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| "great image" | 2008-07-30 |
| - Reviewed By User: AODFCYKNVIJ7R |
| Estoy muy contento con la adquisición de esta película. Imagen y sonido muy buenos, así como el precio y el envío por parte de Amazon. Buena película y mejor compra. ¡¡Felicidades Amazon!! |
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