Fun fact: V's giggle when he was giving his introduction speech wasn't scripted. Hugo accidentally and genuinely did it but the directors decided to leave it in cause they felt it added silliness or craziness to the character.
A correction: V and Watchmen had different graphic artists; they have in common legendary writer Alan Moore. Moore also created From Hell, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, and re-created The Swamp Thing. All of the above have suffered inadequate adaptations, with in my opinion only V eclipsing the original. His graphic novels are well worth one's time. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Moore
It’s a great moment. She was ultimately remorseful for what she’d done, unlike the others on V’s hit-list. She actually got her hands dirty, unlike Prothero, the Vicar, MacReady, or the Chancellor. V ended her peacefully, and compassionately in his way.
he's so close to forgiving her in that moment, but he's so single-minded in his revenge quest that even if he forgives her, he still believes she must die
Yes and it's an important scene displaying that V is not a hero. He is not handing out justice here, he's sentencing her to die even though she shows remorse for her actions, hence the Vendetta. The other killings can be viewed as a victim getting his comeuppance on his abusers but not this one. Beautifully acted by both of them.
@@Necromorbus89 this is what i've always said about the movie version of V. he talks a lot about justice and rising up against fascist oppressors. but he doesn't really care about these things. he's not an idealist. he just wants revenge. these people hurt him, so he wants to destroy them. not just kill them, but destroy everything they stand for. he wants to destroy their ideology, not because their ideology is wrong, but just because they hurt him. so when he preaches to the people about these democratic ideals, it's just a means to an end for him. he doesn't care about freeing the people, it just helps him hurt the ones who hurt him very different from the comic version of V, who not only has that desire for revenge, but also a genuine belief in anarchy. he doesn't try to unite the people against their oppressors, he tries to tear down society itself
yes! her tragic story, how even with what they did to her and took away the beautiful life she had, she didn't give in. I burst out crying when she said those last words: even though I don't know you, I love you.
November 5th is a British thing, Nick! For us, it's Bonfire Night, aka Guy Fawkes Night - it marks when Guy Fawkes attempted to blow up Parliament with gunpowder in 1605. The man being hung at the start of the movie was a flashback to his execution, and the style of V's mask is in the style of the portraits of him. We literally burn effigies of Guy Fawkes every year on 5th November to this day, to never forget the Gunpowder Plot. Anyway, great reaction as always! Love this movie.
What is the purpose of burning effigies? Is it to condemn or memorialize him? Given how common, if not universal, anti-govermental sentiment seems to be around the world, it seems odd to me to "never forget" when a blow for the common man _failed._
@@Aeroldoth3 You'd think so, but no one licks boot like us brits! Though to be fair, originally it was effigies or popular hate figures of the time, such as the pope. Co-opt and rebrand, co-opt and rebrand.
@@Aeroldoth3 TBH like most holidays and traditions its less about the meaning behind it and more the fact its always been done and is an excuse to burn and blow up things.
@@Aeroldoth3 Well it’s more to memorialise his failure to kill the King. Fawkes was a Catholic, part of a plot to try and destabilise the Protestant monarchy. That a load of anarchist causes use him as a symbol today is kind of nonsensical in context, but the sentiment of ‘remove an unjust status quo through violence’ is why. Bonfire Night celebrates the failure of this (‘England prevails’!) It’s also an excuse for fireworks and effigy burning fun, which is actually more in line with our old pagan traditions, ironically.
Little know truth about this movie. Every book in the room is one that is banned in a country besides the US. From women's rights to philosophies against government. Much love and keep on keepin on J. One of my all time favorite movies. J.
The ending when everyone is removing their masks you see people who have died, you see Evie’s brother and parents, you see Ruth and her girlfriend, etc. it’s to show that they’re avenged and that they were all apart of V’s revolution.
November 5th is Guy Fawkes Night, a British holiday commemorating the date in 1605 that a group of conspirators attempted to blow up Parliament by planting a large cache of gunpowder in an underground room beneath the building. They failed when someone ratted them out to authorities. Guy Fawkes was one of the conspirators and was apprehended in the early morning hours on Nov. 5th while keeping watch over the gunpowder. Though the other conspirators were also captured and executed, Fawkes is most identified with the plot and the date. Each year on Nov. 5th, the British people burn effigies of Fawkes in bonfires, and fireworks shows are held in a patriotic celebration similar to America's Fourth of July. The mask V wears is modeled on the masks that bear Fawkes' likeness which are commonly worn or placed on the effigies.
@@glennwelsh9784 They may share fireworks, but I've always considered the 4th and 5th polar opposites. The 4th celebrating freedom and essentially the ability to have an armed revolution if need be. The 5th initiated by a government that was oppressive enough to cause people to want to blow up Parliament as a means of showing the subjects what will happen to them if they try to revolt. IMO, it is an example of why people from the UK and US just can't understand each other on some subjects. It is just deeply rooted in the way of thinking. Fun fact: The colonies "outlawed" the celebration of the 5th in 1775 and basically said, "It will be replaced with another holiday when the time is right." Not an exact quote, but it's the jist of what I remember reading. I don't think there was any punishment for it, it just wasn't officially observed anymore. I would suspect celebrating it at that time could lead to some conflict though.
AeonAxis- Yes. He killed himself before he could be hung. They did hang, draw and quarter him anyways. Then they put his head on a spike on London Bridge.
I haven't read the full graphic novel this was based on, but my interpretation of V's destroying his mask at Evey's leaving and his anguish is that, at least part of him wishes he could have a romantic relationship (and thus a normal human one) with Evey, but he's also essentially given himself over to being and becoming this abstract persona of V. Part of his character isn't just that we don't know what he was like as a person prior to the Larkhill experiments. We learn nothing of his background, his family, his life, his story, nor do we ever really find out afterward. As he described, in order to become unkillable, he had to become an idea, an abstract. Within the story, it's that abstract idea that Evey seems to fall in love with. But he can't fall in love without becoming a person again, and perhaps that's just another one of the many things V considers this fascist government to have taken from him.
I'd read somewhere (though can't find it now) that this was a point of contention with an earlier actor who'd been cast to play V prior to Weaving, that the director required the actor's face to never be shown (and lead actors don't tend to like that, partly for being able to express, partly for less recognition and becoming essentially a voice/movement performance). Do I know that was the reason? No, but it sounds plausible given how rare it is for lead actors (compare to the Stallone vs. Urban Judge Dredd films). The audience is meant to never know what V once was or what he looked like. (And that can certainly be a significant constraint to have to communicate one's performance around, though I think Weaving did a great job.)
@@gluuuuue I know for Weaving, it was hard to move his head around because they needed to cover his neck and his costume was very stiff in the neck area and being the champ that weaving is, he did it anyway, because he cared more about the dialogue and the message.
"People shouldn't be afraid of their government. Governments should be afraid of their people." Words to live by. We have the power to change things if wanted to in this country, but we don't. Though in other countries they will do what we don't and they make changes.
Look how many countries have been happy & prosperous after major changes or revolutions. I think you’ll come to the conclusion that it’s not a very good idea & that the US is a bit of a unicorn as far as successful revolutions go.
to fight the government and change things requires people to lay down their lives and americans arent gonna do that when they can just go home and netflix and chill
This movie means so much to me. It was the first movie that really made aware of cinematography and editing, atmosphere and visuals. In some ways, this movie is timeless.
Fun fact,the creator of the original comic of V HATE this movie with all him soul,and i agree with him,if you read the original comic you understand why,is so different the character of v and all the meaning of how him act,in the movie they made so many terrible mistakes. As he said "who ever like this movie understand nothing about v and my comic,and never have read it"
Just wanted to say love that you want to learn more about these films. Most people don’t realize it’s not easy to share things you aren’t knowledgeable in. Some people will call you dumb but most people understand some areas people aren’t that knowledgeable in. So happy some of these comments do an amazing job of explaining some of the political aspects of this film and hope you continue to learn! Love your videos Nick!
Hey everyone hope you enjoyed the reaction, let me know if I missed anything as always!! Also misspoke at the end, next up is Train To Busan and after that will be Wolf Of Wall Street!
The chancellor played winston in 1984 (and John Merrick in Elephant man), which ironically has a lot of parallels to this film. V also played agent smith in matrix, which also sort of has some interesting parallels if one thinks about it.
You willing to do a review series on Beastars and Kipo? They great world building, great soundtracks, and an interesting take on social/racial conflicts.
My romantic side also wanted V to choose Evey, but I think V always knew he must die. Not only because he was too consumed by his desire for revenge (like the allusion Evey made to feeling sorry for Mercedes) but also, because in the domino scene, with him staring at the sole piece left standing, he understood that once the current British government was toppled, people would look to him as a symbol of this new movement, and that was not what he wanted. His purpose was fulfilled, he got his vengeance against those that tortured him and stripped him of his previous life, and he gave the people of the U.K. a chance to free themselves from a tyrannical leader and try to start over. No matter how much he loved Evey, he fulfilled his goal, and he could rest. For him it was over.
I ❤️ this movie. It’s always one I rewatch whenever I can’t decide to what to watch. Natalie Portman was also in the Star Wars prequels. You seemed to get it. It’s a futuristic fascist English society 15 years after a pandemic and the fall of the USA. Timely!
Fun fact,the creator of the original comic of V HATE this movie with all him soul,and i agree with him,if you read the original comic you understand why,is so different the character of v and all the meaning of how him act,in the movie they made so many terrible mistakes. As he said "who ever like this movie understand nothing about v and my comic,and never have read it"
What V did to her was horrible but. It was nothing like what he went through. V just did enough to brake her free from her fear then let her go. He was used as a human guinea pig . For germ an chemical weapons testing . An the only reason he got out was because of the fire . They would have killed him other wise.
We must also remember that V is no hero or knight in Shining armor, nor was he ever meant to be. He's a ruined, tormented and altogether screwed up person, who can not always tell wright from wrong.
Just to mention the little girl did die. During the scene at the end when everyone is being unmasked you can see faces of those who are dead such as the little girl, Valerie, Ruth, and Dietrich. The idea being to represent that even if they are gone they are still among those who brought about the ending.
This movie A) Only becomes more relevant as time goes on, and B) stands alongside Kubrick's The Shining as proof that being a great adaptation and being a great movie are two different things.
What a reaction💯💯💯 Seriously such a great job with this one. Most people probably want you to have a lot of commentary for this movie, but I feel like some scenes are just so good when you aren’t talking over them. Seriously loved this reaction🎉🎉
@Atheos B. Sapien Some people can't see the reality we live in, but the greatest gift as humans...our adaptability. We can learn to be better, just keep spreading critical thinking and understanding. "Why do lies sound pleasant, but the truth hurtful?" -The Climb Back, J. Cole
@@محمدرضاپهلوی-ذ7ع Nah - it's selfish to expect your own children to be completely different people, at the cost of their own health and happiness, just to make you happy. People are so much more than the parodies that small-minded bigots believe they should be.
I love that reactors have taken to this film. When I saw it back in 2005 I was still in high school and didn't understand a lot of things about it, but I've grown such a bigger appreciation for it now. Great video! Made me tear up a bit.
The Film was based on a Graphic Novel written by Alan Moore and illustrated by David Lloyd that was made under the Vertigo banner,basically a branch of DC Comics that also included "Hellblazer"(Which "Constantine" was based on),"The Sandman"(Which Netflix is now adapting along with an Amazon Audible audiobook both approved and produced by original creator Neil Gaiman who was also the model for Ultimate Loki,a fact he was flattered by as he admitted Loki was always his favourite Norse God),"Watchmen"(Adapted into a controversial Zack Snyder Film the same year this film was released, then adapted into an equally controversial HBO miniseries) and "Lucifer"(Which was adapted into a short-lived Fox procedural which by fan demand was revived on Netflix)that dealt with more mature,politically charged and realistic stories than DC`s main line allowed at the time.The graphic novel was made as an indictment of the then newly-elected Thatcher Government in the U.K. and the fascistic undercurrent of the country they enabled. V in the Graphic Novel was a far more sneaky,morally ambiguous character.Also, there was far less focus on action and far more on the betrayals,egos and political intrigue within a fascist government that ultimately lead to its inevitable downfall which is shown in The Film but in a far less nuanced and more "consumer-friendly" way than the outspokenly anti-corporate,anti-oligarchical Alan Moore would prefer.Additionally in the Graphic Novel, the themes of anarchism vs. fascism were more explicit and grounded in real-life political theory(Which isn`t surprising since Moore is an anarchist IRL and Lloyd is a Marxist),Evey was a 19-year-old prostitute,not a journalist and although she did succeed V and adopt his philosophy,mask and cause there was no romantic interest between them as The Film depicts for obvious reasons,Creedy was made up for The Film to give V a physical opponent and archetypal fascist enforcer which wasn`t really there in the Graphic Novel aside from the Fingermen but they were all basically rapey blackshirt idiots ,Finch was a pill addict and never turned against The Government, indeed he died killing V and hallucinated V taunting him in an opium frenzy,the occult themes were more explicit as well,the Chancellor was a self-hating homosexual named Adam Susan who was obsessed with his surveillance computer Fate(Which was replaced in The Film with CCTV cameras which along with the casting of John Hurt(R.I.P.) as the now-renamed Chancellor Adam Sutler because the Nazi allegory wasn`t obvious enough apparently, add to the 1984 vibes.)Indeed, the only human love story in the Graphic Novel was between the lesbian women,one of whom`s diary Evey finds in V`s study.
You probably came to this conclusion yourself but didn't mention it on this TH-cam version -- but many presume the little girl _was_ killed. And her appearance at the end (along with the others that we were told had been killed), was symbolic. It does surprise me that your friends thought you might not enjoy this film. Of course I don't know you as well as they do. But from what I've seen of you, _your reaction was everything I had hoped._ 😊 Since you like this so much, I believe you'll truly enjoy *Equilibrium.* Someone else mentioned *Pay It Forward.* There are just so many it's hard not to want to share _all the titles_ with you! 😄 I may have even suggested *12 Angry Men* before. I'm a classic film buff. . .Plus, I'm quite a bit older. 😁 Be well.
Hey Thomas, I thought she might be but wasn’t sure, guess that’s the point haha. And I have seen 12 Angry Men but not the other so will add it to the list!
@@nickflix8657 The little girl is actually dead, that part when they show her and other people that have died including Valerie and Ruth was meant to be symbolic. I think to show that even the people who passed where in a way there part of the revolution to show that they are at peace.
Seven Pounds with Will Smith is also an extremely good movie, And if you have only seen him in comedy and action roles will be a bit of an eye opener on his acting ability. (required an edit, Seven Pounds IS most probably going to leave you in tears)
This movie is such a masterpiece! I love everything about it and i watch it every year at 5th of november. The quotes are memorable. The story are amazing. The characters are wonderful especially V cause all he thought about was to take revenge for years and then Eve showed up in his life and stole his heart
Anyone who has experienced crushing loneliness and isolation cried with V when Evey left.. The joy of having someone there makes the sorrow 10x worse when they're gone...
First of these film reactions I've watched, first video of yours I've watched. Subbed. Great reactions. Honest, humans and fresh. Btw, the mask is a Guy Faukes mask 😉
The Chancellor in this movie is Winston Smith from 1984. Literally, the same actor who played him as well. Don't know if anyone mentioned it yet here but I'd thought I would point it out. Just some food for thought.
You have just watched one of the best & certainly one of the most intelligent films made in recent history! The best ever made on a graphic novel, without competition. More than a decade later I am still in utter awe of this masterpiece. And it was pure joy watching your reaction because you got it. Yes, this film can demand re-watches to get it all, especially all the many symbolisms & swift editing that is filled with hints & details, but you sure got it! Most of all the emotional meaning. The more people see VFV the better. And, considering our global current state, this film has become more important than ever. It will not grow old any time soon.
Love your reactions, so honest and genuine. Definitely the highlight of my day when you post a video! Thank you for your channel, helps a lot in demanding rough jobs I deal with
James VS Cinema recommended you and I am not disappointed! This was the first video I clicked on as I love watching people's reactions to this movie. You've earned a new sub! 👍
Tchaikovsky's 1812 overture went well with this, given it was missing an instrument. The piece itself is made to be played with artillery for certain percussion roles. The detonations played for a nice substitute.
Love this film as well. As for the score, great music. My favorite musical passages are when V takes Evie to the roof after his interrogation rouse, and during the story of Valerie. Check out the soundtrack album on TH-cam.
It’s funny because when he choked up while she’s was being tortured and was reading that letter that happens to me everytime I see that scene. Her acting was incredible and it chokes me up everytime I see it. 😢
You should watch young Natalie Portman's in her first role as Matilda in Léon: The Professional (1994), it's true classic and her acting will blow you away! 🔥🥰🤞🏻✌🏼
Fun fact,the creator of the original comic of V HATE this movie with all him soul,and i agree with him,if you read the original comic you understand why,is so different the character of v and all the meaning of how him act,in the movie they made so many terrible mistakes. As he said "who ever like this movie understand nothing about v and my comic,and never have read it"
@@NightLunaLia Moore hasn't even watched the film iirc. He dosen't like watching adaptions of his work in general, not this movie in particular. You have any source for the last qoute?
I LOVE this movie. It’s like playing ‘spot the British actor’ too. Steven Fry, John Hurt, Rupert Graces, among others. And Hugo Weaving as V, but he’s an Aussie and we love him
still probably my favourite film of all time, everything just works so well in it, though shame you didnt quite get the british bits about it. At the end all the people removing their masks where people that died resisting, showing how they are alive in the spirit of the revolution.
This film is definitely ahead of it’s time. The political tone really speaks volumes right now. I would recommend checking out “Black Swan” with Natalie Portman. It’s one of her top performances ever, but she’s an amazing actress anyway.
Hey Nick, not a spoiler, just context: This movie came out early 2000s during the Bush administration, and it was seen as a subtextual criticism of his policies **eye roll**. In any case, people also find a lot of parallels in 2020 and today as well. This was written & directed by the Wachowski siblings, same folks who made The Matrix and Speed Racer (both good movies - one excellent, one underrated). The relationship between V and Evey - which you touched upon - becomes even more intriguing when you think about the fact that the Wachowskis were born biological men but have since fully transitioned as women. It's a recurring theme in their work when you see tropes like "masks" in this movie or searching for one's identity etc.
Not like i wan't to take the credits from Wachowski siblings, but it was a graphic novel writed by no other than Alan Moore (who writed the half of the top10 comics) so it was a strong material.
07:50 The poem that started off the movie "Remember, remember the 5th of november..." is what happened on the 5th... It was a real event in british history
So glad to see you react to this! This was written by the Wachowskis, who wrote/directed the Matrix films. Hugo Weaving, who plans V, played Agent Smith in those. For another great Natalie Portman performance, I highly suggest Black Swan.
Fun fact: Natalie shaved her head for real in this and then washed it with mineralwater for it to grow back faster. She had that bald "haircut" during the premiere of Star Wars 3. I remember I saw it on the TV.
Natalie Portman is also in the Star Wars Prequels. Another great Natalie Portman movie is Leon The Professional, and Black Swan, though I don't know/think if a reaction to that movie would be particularly TH-cam friendly. But The Professional is stellar!
This is a movie that gets better with age, especially with recent history. Glad you enjoyed it! Also, Natalie Portman is in the prequel Star Wars films, and if you haven't watched the Star Wars movies, please do! On an unrelated note, you may also enjoy the Star Trek movies. Two franchises I highly recommend.
@@nickflix8657 Okay, I am going to make a suggestion, and some folks might disagree, but I need to vouch for it heavily as a fan of George Lucas' Star Wars trying to minimize the toxicity that often creeps up from the worst of fandom. If you are watching Star Wars for the very first time, the best viewing order for very-first-timers is IV-V-I-II-III-VI. There are several reasons for this. 1. You still want to start with IV, the first one ever made, because it is the first and you want to be able to appreciate it without comparing it to the others. 2. Likewise, V has reveals that I-III spoil, and the impact will be much greater if you view V first. 3. However, VI is a movie that doesn't gain its true weight and power without the context of I-III as the ending of Lucas' Saga. 4. III, without spoiling, can be a little bit of a downer as the main conflict in IV has to pick up from it, so you don't necessarily want to end it there like you would on order of release. Therefore, watching I-III as an extended flashback between V and VI is the best way to keep the weight and surprises fresh for each movie. After first viewing, you can rewatch in whatever order you like (I prefer Episode order myself). Also, many people will advocate for different versions, but I feel you need to watch the latest versions. First because they're the most easily available, second because they connect into each other better. Even though the added bits in IV-VI may not always be the best executed, the concepts they address make the whole better. And after that, what you do with the Expanded Universe (which is what I consider everything without George Lucas' direct oversight even if Disney says otherwise) is your business. I don't think any of it fully gets what George was doing with his 6, but some come closer than others (such as anything involving Dave Filoni, who is the closest thing to a Lucas Protege in the EU).
@@HobGungan I also agree that the original trilogy should be watched first, then the prequels (since that's how a lot of us grew up). I'm fine if he decides to watch the sequels and spin-offs, but I honestly did not care about Rogue One, Solo, or The Rise of Skywalker. But fans exist who will gladly tune in to those reactions.
Natalie Portman was also Padme Amadela from the Star Wars Prequels. I love this film, but then again I really enjoy vigilante revenge films like The Boondock Saints which I recommend. Also if the dictator leader seems familiar that’s because it is John Hurt who dies in films 99% of the time. The guy who played V is Hugo Weaving who was Agent Smith in the Matrix Films. Guy Fawkes was a real man who attempted to blow up Parliament on November 5th, 1605 only to be stopped. The whole point of the story is to fight against dictator type governments like the Nazis and you see them try to control the story like saying at the beginning of the film how The bailey’s destruction was planned.
Hey Nick, Great reaction as always. I’m not sure if it’s on your list yet but if you haven’t already seen it I really think you would enjoy watching The Color Purple It’s an important film that sadly doesn’t get enough attention anymore
a bit late but if you see it i just wanted to say my favourite detail about the movie: the domino scene ends with one domino standing in its place and that domino is evey, V had it all planned out and everything would work, but the one thing thing that he didnt expect was falling in love with evey so thats why the 1 domino stands at the end.
This was a film showing the dangerous extremes of religion and government, and why there is no safety in a theocracy. Personally, I've been an anarchist since high-school. This film shows the ways in which government and media portray anarchism as chaos, to instill fear in the populace.
To clear thing up for our non British friends (this is going to be long): The 5th of November 1605, a terrorist group planted gunpowder underneath the Houses of Parliament in London (this is like Congress) to blow up the King of England. Guards on patrol found a man (just a patsy really) at the scene of the crime, guarding the gunpowder. This man was Guido Fawkes (Guy for short). The assassination attempt was foiled and Guy Fawkes was publicly hung, drawn and quartered (this is the opening scene of the film). The King introduced a national day of remembrance, to celebrate the foiling of his assassination. This day is still celebrated today in the UK. There is a proem that every school kid learns: “Remember remember, the 5th of November, gunpowder treason and plot. I should see no reason why gunpowder treason should ever be forgot.” This is a reminder to the public, of what happens to terrorists who try to take down the king. Each year in the UK, we build effigies of Guy Fawkes and throw him on a bonfire. The 5th of November is also called “Bonfire Night”. We light fireworks and generally get drunk and have a good old knees up. It’s great for kids to stay up late, light fire works and burn things on a massive bonfire. This “Remembrance Day” is a celebration of the failed terrorist attempt, so it is anti Guy Fawkes. 400 years ago, the news was what the King said it was. In this movie, V is the terrorist, in the same way as Guy Fawkes was 400 years ago, trying to take down a tyrannical government. The main message of the film is, when is terrorism the right course of action? Was it 400 years ago in England to take down the King? Was it right for V to take down the ruling government of the day? Who are the terrorists in today’s world, Al-Quieda, Isis? It’s all subjective. Who is right and who is wrong. Is your government right or are the people right. Finding that balance between the two is what’s makes us civilised. When either party oversteps the mark, what is an adequate response? This film is designed to make you think, don’t just be a sheep, but don’t become radicalised either. Society is a mix of all people, with different views, different beliefs, different cultures, different lives. There are a lot of similarities depicted in this film to that of Nazi Germany. The logo, the camps where people are experimented on, the policing style, the propaganda, anyone “different” is rounded up and killed. How many steps are we today from a similar style of government taking over. Look at the genocide that still goes on in the world today. I’m lucky that in the UK this is a long way off. America, I feel sorry for you, you have already started walking down this path. The Wachowski brothers (now sisters) did a fantastic job with this film. Hugo Weaving and Natalie Portman also did a fanatic job. It’s hard to recall such a great film (non-animated) where you don’t even see the lead actor’s face, but Hugo’s voice is amazing. Anyway, rant over, enjoy. I told you this was long.
Thank you that Sam. Actually I've known about that for a while. Guy Fawkes day was always noted on calendars here across the pond, and with such an unusual name my curiosity got the best me back in the early 70s. But most everyone I've ever known knew nothing about it. It has not been on calendars in recent years unless I missed one. I can see why Fawkes was generally hated long ago, but what of today? I seem to recall news stories 10, 15 years ago maybe where they covered Bonfire Night for us to see all of you having a blast! It looked fun and I wanted be there!! LOL! I also recall some poll or summing up interviews of the man and woman on the street in general seeming to show Britons were half and half (maybe) on Fawkes the traitor, or Fawkes the legend. And as much fun as they were having it seemed nobody cared what the other thought! So is he still regarded and scoundrel or something else? Also, was it upsetting to you guys to see Parliament blown up? I know it's important for the story, excitement to compel the people to form a new government, and the spectacular climax, but really... I hated to see that beautiful old building blown down though. This movie impressed many of us here so much that for around 10 years after it came out several friends and I would gather every Nov 5th to watch without fail. And we would party too! Oh, and don't sweat it. I've typed longer ones. ✌️😎
One of the best 'hero-villain' movies. You will re-watch it, no doubt. And you will be thankful for it ;) Wouldn't it be wonderful if you saw it again on November 5th?
Both the graphic novel and film contrast the different Governmental bodies at the point of their releases, The Graphic Novel takes a jab and the Margret Thatcher's reign in England since the author Allen Moore was and still is a supporter of Anarchy and Revolution and the Films style takes a jab at the Bush Administration. In fact, Allen Moore hated the film but never saw it and demanded his name was taken from the credits. when he read the script he was quoted saying "It was bloody rubbish". He's known for hating adaptations of his work without giving it a chance, a lot of his films have been adapted such as Watchmen, From Hell (about Jack the Ripper), and even Constantine which was based on the comic series Hellblazer that he wrote.
To be fair, the Watchmen-adaptation was really bad. Rorschach in the comic was just a sad, smelling caricature of objectivist ideology (Ayn Rand ect. ). Zack Synder is maybe not exactly right-wing or something, but he sure loves Ayn Rand, so he made the character a lot more appealing in the movie and now all the incels and Trump-fanboys see Rorschach as this edgy hero.
Fun fact: V's giggle when he was giving his introduction speech wasn't scripted. Hugo accidentally and genuinely did it but the directors decided to leave it in cause they felt it added silliness or craziness to the character.
That’s such a cool fun fact!
@@nickflix8657 Checkout Watchmen, it had the same Comic Book Artist as V for Vendetta. And it's the greatest underrated Super hero film.
A correction: V and Watchmen had different graphic artists; they have in common legendary writer Alan Moore. Moore also created From Hell, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, and re-created The Swamp Thing. All of the above have suffered inadequate adaptations, with in my opinion only V eclipsing the original. His graphic novels are well worth one's time.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Moore
"is it meaningless to apologise"
"never"
That whole interaction has always moved me. Such a sad but beautiful moment.
It’s a great moment. She was ultimately remorseful for what she’d done, unlike the others on V’s hit-list. She actually got her hands dirty, unlike Prothero, the Vicar, MacReady, or the Chancellor. V ended her peacefully, and compassionately in his way.
he's so close to forgiving her in that moment, but he's so single-minded in his revenge quest that even if he forgives her, he still believes she must die
Yes and it's an important scene displaying that V is not a hero. He is not handing out justice here, he's sentencing her to die even though she shows remorse for her actions, hence the Vendetta. The other killings can be viewed as a victim getting his comeuppance on his abusers but not this one. Beautifully acted by both of them.
@@Necromorbus89 this is what i've always said about the movie version of V. he talks a lot about justice and rising up against fascist oppressors. but he doesn't really care about these things. he's not an idealist. he just wants revenge. these people hurt him, so he wants to destroy them. not just kill them, but destroy everything they stand for. he wants to destroy their ideology, not because their ideology is wrong, but just because they hurt him. so when he preaches to the people about these democratic ideals, it's just a means to an end for him. he doesn't care about freeing the people, it just helps him hurt the ones who hurt him
very different from the comic version of V, who not only has that desire for revenge, but also a genuine belief in anarchy. he doesn't try to unite the people against their oppressors, he tries to tear down society itself
@@danielcody7568 Prothero got his hands dirty, too. There's a brief flashback shot of him using a stun-stick on one of her test subjects.
Valerie's letter is still, to this day, one of the most emotionally powerful scenes I have ever seen in cinema. Period.
yes! her tragic story, how even with what they did to her and took away the beautiful life she had, she didn't give in. I burst out crying when she said those last words: even though I don't know you, I love you.
It reminds me so much of Katherine’s letter to Almasy in The English Patient.. So heartbreaking..
I cry everytime that actress has an amazing voice
Yes!! It gets me everytime not even kidding!!
I can beat it, the execution of John Coffeey in The Green Mile...
Oh, and the actor playing V was Hugo Weaving. You probably know him better as Elrond, or Agent Smith.
And he was also a delightful drag queen, Mitzi, in "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert."
@@SuburbanSavage and a plethora of characters in cloud atlas - he kills it in everything he touches
Megatron & Redskull
@@ianherrick3526 and Noctus and Grimble in the CGI animated “Guardians of Ga’Hoole” directed by Zack Snyder
He also played in Priscilla Queen of the Desert... Excellent movie!
November 5th is a British thing, Nick! For us, it's Bonfire Night, aka Guy Fawkes Night - it marks when Guy Fawkes attempted to blow up Parliament with gunpowder in 1605. The man being hung at the start of the movie was a flashback to his execution, and the style of V's mask is in the style of the portraits of him. We literally burn effigies of Guy Fawkes every year on 5th November to this day, to never forget the Gunpowder Plot. Anyway, great reaction as always! Love this movie.
What is the purpose of burning effigies? Is it to condemn or memorialize him? Given how common, if not universal, anti-govermental sentiment seems to be around the world, it seems odd to me to "never forget" when a blow for the common man _failed._
@@Aeroldoth3 You'd think so, but no one licks boot like us brits!
Though to be fair, originally it was effigies or popular hate figures of the time, such as the pope. Co-opt and rebrand, co-opt and rebrand.
Thanks so much for explaining!
@@Aeroldoth3 TBH like most holidays and traditions its less about the meaning behind it and more the fact its always been done and is an excuse to burn and blow up things.
@@Aeroldoth3 Well it’s more to memorialise his failure to kill the King. Fawkes was a Catholic, part of a plot to try and destabilise the Protestant monarchy. That a load of anarchist causes use him as a symbol today is kind of nonsensical in context, but the sentiment of ‘remove an unjust status quo through violence’ is why. Bonfire Night celebrates the failure of this (‘England prevails’!) It’s also an excuse for fireworks and effigy burning fun, which is actually more in line with our old pagan traditions, ironically.
Little know truth about this movie. Every book in the room is one that is banned in a country besides the US. From women's rights to philosophies against government. Much love and keep on keepin on J. One of my all time favorite movies. J.
The ending when everyone is removing their masks you see people who have died, you see Evie’s brother and parents, you see Ruth and her girlfriend, etc.
it’s to show that they’re avenged and that they were all apart of V’s revolution.
The intro was a re-creation of Guy Fawkes and actual person in history, that is what November the 5th is all about. It's what the masks are named for.
didnt he actually fall off the gallows and break his neck before he was hanged? lol
November 5th is Guy Fawkes Night, a British holiday commemorating the date in 1605 that a group of conspirators attempted to blow up Parliament by planting a large cache of gunpowder in an underground room beneath the building. They failed when someone ratted them out to authorities. Guy Fawkes was one of the conspirators and was apprehended in the early morning hours on Nov. 5th while keeping watch over the gunpowder. Though the other conspirators were also captured and executed, Fawkes is most identified with the plot and the date. Each year on Nov. 5th, the British people burn effigies of Fawkes in bonfires, and fireworks shows are held in a patriotic celebration similar to America's Fourth of July. The mask V wears is modeled on the masks that bear Fawkes' likeness which are commonly worn or placed on the effigies.
@@glennwelsh9784 They may share fireworks, but I've always considered the 4th and 5th polar opposites.
The 4th celebrating freedom and essentially the ability to have an armed revolution if need be.
The 5th initiated by a government that was oppressive enough to cause people to want to blow up Parliament as a means of showing the subjects what will happen to them if they try to revolt.
IMO, it is an example of why people from the UK and US just can't understand each other on some subjects. It is just deeply rooted in the way of thinking.
Fun fact: The colonies "outlawed" the celebration of the 5th in 1775 and basically said, "It will be replaced with another holiday when the time is right." Not an exact quote, but it's the jist of what I remember reading. I don't think there was any punishment for it, it just wasn't officially observed anymore. I would suspect celebrating it at that time could lead to some conflict though.
AeonAxis- Yes. He killed himself before he could be hung. They did hang, draw and quarter him anyways. Then they put his head on a spike on London Bridge.
I haven't read the full graphic novel this was based on, but my interpretation of V's destroying his mask at Evey's leaving and his anguish is that, at least part of him wishes he could have a romantic relationship (and thus a normal human one) with Evey, but he's also essentially given himself over to being and becoming this abstract persona of V. Part of his character isn't just that we don't know what he was like as a person prior to the Larkhill experiments. We learn nothing of his background, his family, his life, his story, nor do we ever really find out afterward. As he described, in order to become unkillable, he had to become an idea, an abstract. Within the story, it's that abstract idea that Evey seems to fall in love with. But he can't fall in love without becoming a person again, and perhaps that's just another one of the many things V considers this fascist government to have taken from him.
well said!!!
I'd read somewhere (though can't find it now) that this was a point of contention with an earlier actor who'd been cast to play V prior to Weaving, that the director required the actor's face to never be shown (and lead actors don't tend to like that, partly for being able to express, partly for less recognition and becoming essentially a voice/movement performance).
Do I know that was the reason? No, but it sounds plausible given how rare it is for lead actors (compare to the Stallone vs. Urban Judge Dredd films). The audience is meant to never know what V once was or what he looked like. (And that can certainly be a significant constraint to have to communicate one's performance around, though I think Weaving did a great job.)
@@gluuuuue I know for Weaving, it was hard to move his head around because they needed to cover his neck and his costume was very stiff in the neck area and being the champ that weaving is, he did it anyway, because he cared more about the dialogue and the message.
its a little different than the movie but its still a great story all the same
Very late to the party but I saw the mask scene as a call back to Lon Cheneys Phantom of the Opera.
"People shouldn't be afraid of their government. Governments should be afraid of their people." Words to live by. We have the power to change things if wanted to in this country, but we don't. Though in other countries they will do what we don't and they make changes.
Look how many countries have been happy & prosperous after major changes or revolutions. I think you’ll come to the conclusion that it’s not a very good idea & that the US is a bit of a unicorn as far as successful revolutions go.
to fight the government and change things requires people to lay down their lives and americans arent gonna do that when they can just go home and netflix and chill
@@MattMajcan Some certainly would, but would be labeled terr0r1sts by the powers that be.
@@susanmaggiora4800 with recent movements Id say the US isnt all that happy either.
Neither should fear the other. They should be the same.
Let’s also not forget that Hugo Weaving made us feel for V by his amazing ability to emote through an immobile mask. Such talent.
This movie means so much to me. It was the first movie that really made aware of cinematography and editing, atmosphere and visuals. In some ways, this movie is timeless.
This is a masterpiece in filmmaking! So glad you are watching it.
Fun fact,the creator of the original comic of V HATE this movie with all him soul,and i agree with him,if you read the original comic you understand why,is so different the character of v and all the meaning of how him act,in the movie they made so many terrible mistakes. As he said "who ever like this movie understand nothing about v and my comic,and never have read it"
Just wanted to say love that you want to learn more about these films. Most people don’t realize it’s not easy to share things you aren’t knowledgeable in. Some people will call you dumb but most people understand some areas people aren’t that knowledgeable in. So happy some of these comments do an amazing job of explaining some of the political aspects of this film and hope you continue to learn! Love your videos Nick!
Hey everyone hope you enjoyed the reaction, let me know if I missed anything as always!! Also misspoke at the end, next up is Train To Busan and after that will be Wolf Of Wall Street!
The chancellor played winston in 1984 (and John Merrick in Elephant man), which ironically has a lot of parallels to this film. V also played agent smith in matrix, which also sort of has some interesting parallels if one thinks about it.
Train to Busan low-key kinda sucks.
You are the man this is my favorite movie of all time thank you for watching it
You willing to do a review series on Beastars and Kipo? They great world building, great soundtracks, and an interesting take on social/racial conflicts.
@@thewinner7382 that's a pretty unpopular opinion.
My romantic side also wanted V to choose Evey, but I think V always knew he must die. Not only because he was too consumed by his desire for revenge (like the allusion Evey made to feeling sorry for Mercedes) but also, because in the domino scene, with him staring at the sole piece left standing, he understood that once the current British government was toppled, people would look to him as a symbol of this new movement, and that was not what he wanted. His purpose was fulfilled, he got his vengeance against those that tortured him and stripped him of his previous life, and he gave the people of the U.K. a chance to free themselves from a tyrannical leader and try to start over. No matter how much he loved Evey, he fulfilled his goal, and he could rest. For him it was over.
I ❤️ this movie. It’s always one I rewatch whenever I can’t decide to what to watch.
Natalie Portman was also in the Star Wars prequels.
You seemed to get it. It’s a futuristic fascist English society 15 years after a pandemic and the fall of the USA. Timely!
Fun fact,the creator of the original comic of V HATE this movie with all him soul,and i agree with him,if you read the original comic you understand why,is so different the character of v and all the meaning of how him act,in the movie they made so many terrible mistakes. As he said "who ever like this movie understand nothing about v and my comic,and never have read it"
It’s not timely at all.
Valerie’s story always killed my heart
Fun fact about the dominoes scene, that wasn’t cgi or editing. That was a real domino setup. It took the production team 4 days to set them all up.
Imagine the production team being almost done setting it up....and it topples
one of the best and most underrated movies ever...
Such a fantastic movie starring Hugo Weaving as "V" and Natalie Portman as "Eve"
What V did to her was horrible but. It was nothing like what he went through. V just did enough to brake her free from her fear then let her go. He was used as a human guinea pig . For germ an chemical weapons testing . An the only reason he got out was because of the fire . They would have killed him other wise.
We must also remember that V is no hero or knight in Shining armor, nor was he ever meant to be.
He's a ruined, tormented and altogether screwed up person, who can not always tell wright from wrong.
Just to mention the little girl did die. During the scene at the end when everyone is being unmasked you can see faces of those who are dead such as the little girl, Valerie, Ruth, and Dietrich. The idea being to represent that even if they are gone they are still among those who brought about the ending.
This movie A) Only becomes more relevant as time goes on, and B) stands alongside Kubrick's The Shining as proof that being a great adaptation and being a great movie are two different things.
What a reaction💯💯💯 Seriously such a great job with this one. Most people probably want you to have a lot of commentary for this movie, but I feel like some scenes are just so good when you aren’t talking over them. Seriously loved this reaction🎉🎉
Thanks so much! That was the goal with this reaction.
Tchaikovsky's 1812 overture was an amazing piece of music to have put in this film; made it iconic again.
Miss the cannonry, though.
"I only told them the truth, was that so selfish of me".... ughh I can't go by with that dialogue without crying.
Yes it is selfish
@Atheos B. Sapien Thank you.
@Atheos B. Sapien Some people can't see the reality we live in, but the greatest gift as humans...our adaptability. We can learn to be better, just keep spreading critical thinking and understanding.
"Why do lies sound pleasant, but the truth hurtful?" -The Climb Back, J. Cole
@@محمدرضاپهلوی-ذ7ع Nah - it's selfish to expect your own children to be completely different people, at the cost of their own health and happiness, just to make you happy. People are so much more than the parodies that small-minded bigots believe they should be.
I love that reactors have taken to this film. When I saw it back in 2005 I was still in high school and didn't understand a lot of things about it, but I've grown such a bigger appreciation for it now. Great video! Made me tear up a bit.
I can never watch the end of this without sobbing. So now I can also never hear 1812 Overture without sobbing.
Loved how you watched the movie, has a lot of emotional scenes one shouldn’t be commentating over, and think you handled it amazing!
I watched your Sound of Music reaction before this one and was surprised and pleased by how much you genuinely emote in these reactions. Subbed!
The Film was based on a Graphic Novel written by Alan Moore and illustrated by David Lloyd that was made under the Vertigo banner,basically a branch of DC Comics that also included "Hellblazer"(Which "Constantine" was based on),"The Sandman"(Which Netflix is now adapting along with an Amazon Audible audiobook both approved and produced by original creator Neil Gaiman who was also the model for Ultimate Loki,a fact he was flattered by as he admitted Loki was always his favourite Norse God),"Watchmen"(Adapted into a controversial Zack Snyder Film the same year this film was released, then adapted into an equally controversial HBO miniseries) and "Lucifer"(Which was adapted into a short-lived Fox procedural which by fan demand was revived on Netflix)that dealt with more mature,politically charged and realistic stories than DC`s main line allowed at the time.The graphic novel was made as an indictment of the then newly-elected Thatcher Government in the U.K. and the fascistic undercurrent of the country they enabled. V in the Graphic Novel was a far more sneaky,morally ambiguous character.Also, there was far less focus on action and far more on the betrayals,egos and political intrigue within a fascist government that ultimately lead to its inevitable downfall which is shown in The Film but in a far less nuanced and more "consumer-friendly" way than the outspokenly anti-corporate,anti-oligarchical Alan Moore would prefer.Additionally in the Graphic Novel, the themes of anarchism vs. fascism were more explicit and grounded in real-life political theory(Which isn`t surprising since Moore is an anarchist IRL and Lloyd is a Marxist),Evey was a 19-year-old prostitute,not a journalist and although she did succeed V and adopt his philosophy,mask and cause there was no romantic interest between them as The Film depicts for obvious reasons,Creedy was made up for The Film to give V a physical opponent and archetypal fascist enforcer which wasn`t really there in the Graphic Novel aside from the Fingermen but they were all basically rapey blackshirt idiots ,Finch was a pill addict and never turned against The Government, indeed he died killing V and hallucinated V taunting him in an opium frenzy,the occult themes were more explicit as well,the Chancellor was a self-hating homosexual named Adam Susan who was obsessed with his surveillance computer Fate(Which was replaced in The Film with CCTV cameras which along with the casting of John Hurt(R.I.P.) as the now-renamed Chancellor Adam Sutler because the Nazi allegory wasn`t obvious enough apparently, add to the 1984 vibes.)Indeed, the only human love story in the Graphic Novel was between the lesbian women,one of whom`s diary Evey finds in V`s study.
This movie is so incredible.
You probably came to this conclusion yourself but didn't mention it on this TH-cam version -- but many presume the little girl _was_ killed. And her appearance at the end (along with the others that we were told had been killed), was symbolic.
It does surprise me that your friends thought you might not enjoy this film. Of course I don't know you as well as they do. But from what I've seen of you, _your reaction was everything I had hoped._ 😊
Since you like this so much, I believe you'll truly enjoy *Equilibrium.*
Someone else mentioned *Pay It Forward.* There are just so many it's hard not to want to share _all the titles_ with you! 😄 I may have even suggested *12 Angry Men* before. I'm a classic film buff. . .Plus, I'm quite a bit older. 😁
Be well.
Hey Thomas, I thought she might be but wasn’t sure, guess that’s the point haha. And I have seen 12 Angry Men but not the other so will add it to the list!
@@nickflix8657 🤦🏼♂️ D'oh! I'm sorry *Nick,* I believe you told me that.
@@nickflix8657 The little girl is actually dead, that part when they show her and other people that have died including Valerie and Ruth was meant to be symbolic. I think to show that even the people who passed where in a way there part of the revolution to show that they are at peace.
@@nickflix8657 There are two movies of 12 Angry Men, one filmed in the 50's and the other, a modern movie, both very good, but the old one is best!
Seven Pounds with Will Smith is also an extremely good movie, And if you have only seen him in comedy and action roles will be a bit of an eye opener on his acting ability. (required an edit, Seven Pounds IS most probably going to leave you in tears)
This movie is such a masterpiece! I love everything about it and i watch it every year at 5th of november.
The quotes are memorable. The story are amazing. The characters are wonderful especially V cause all he thought about was to take revenge for years and then Eve showed up in his life and stole his heart
Brilliant film that only ever gets more relevant. The Valerie sequence never fails to bring tears to my eyes.
Anyone who has experienced crushing loneliness and isolation cried with V when Evey left.. The joy of having someone there makes the sorrow 10x worse when they're gone...
Beautiful reaction! 💖 I love this movie, it's so relevant. When Evey is under the rain, after becoming completely free, I always get chills.
First of these film reactions I've watched, first video of yours I've watched. Subbed. Great reactions. Honest, humans and fresh. Btw, the mask is a Guy Faukes mask 😉
Man, I didnt know you, but this reaction is so great and so powerful. New sub here. Thank you
Your reactions around 20:13 were great when for a second you believed Stephen Fry was actually V.
That made me laugh.
The Chancellor in this movie is Winston Smith from 1984. Literally, the same actor who played him as well. Don't know if anyone mentioned it yet here but I'd thought I would point it out. Just some food for thought.
You have just watched one of the best & certainly one of the most intelligent films made in recent history! The best ever made on a graphic novel, without competition. More than a decade later I am still in utter awe of this masterpiece. And it was pure joy watching your reaction because you got it. Yes, this film can demand re-watches to get it all, especially all the many symbolisms & swift editing that is filled with hints & details, but you sure got it! Most of all the emotional meaning. The more people see VFV the better. And, considering our global current state, this film has become more important than ever. It will not grow old any time soon.
Love your reactions, so honest and genuine. Definitely the highlight of my day when you post a video! Thank you for your channel, helps a lot in demanding rough jobs I deal with
"People shouldn't be afraid of their governments, governments should be afraid of their people."
This simple quote packs so much relevancy, it's scary
James VS Cinema recommended you and I am not disappointed! This was the first video I clicked on as I love watching people's reactions to this movie. You've earned a new sub! 👍
Thanks so much, hope you enjoy the future reactions!
Tchaikovsky's 1812 overture went well with this, given it was missing an instrument. The piece itself is made to be played with artillery for certain percussion roles. The detonations played for a nice substitute.
Hell yes oh my god this is one of my favorite movies of all time 🙌💯💯💯💯💯
You have a great talent of expressing the emotion of the movie with just your reaction. That's very unique on youtube. Great job man! love this movie.
Love this film as well. As for the score, great music. My favorite musical passages are when V takes Evie to the roof after his interrogation rouse, and during the story of Valerie. Check out the soundtrack album on TH-cam.
Been listening to it today actually haha.
OOOOOHHHHH SNAP!!!!!!!!!!! I've been waiting to watch this one. You can't see me but I'm doing a happy dance. Keep the vids coming, you're awesome.
Haha glad you liked it!
Deep. I like this movie. I think its one of the best done movies ive ever seen.
Remember, remember, V for Vendetta.
With movies I've never gotten emotional over, I do now because you get so emotional. Carry on, gentleman.
It’s funny because when he choked up while she’s was being tortured and was reading that letter that happens to me everytime I see that scene. Her acting was incredible and it chokes me up everytime I see it. 😢
You should watch young Natalie Portman's in her first role as Matilda in Léon: The Professional (1994), it's true classic and her acting will blow you away! 🔥🥰🤞🏻✌🏼
Yes. Leon (as we call it in the UK) is an absolute masterpiece.
@PeacefieldCan imagine that! 😍👍🏻
For me it would be a bit weird, i'm 10 years older! 😬🤣✌🏼
Hugely powerful film that alternately makes you rage with anger and weep tears
I loved this movie so much when it came out, it changed me, now it feels so nostalgic especially the two songs.
I just watched this movie for the first time last week. Wow. Honestly one that feels so relevant nowadays.
One of my favorite movies in the world and so relevant today; I even have the Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici quote tattooed on me. So so powerful.
Nick has the most beautifully shaped eyes
RIGHT? I’ve literally only ever seen that on a skyrim character.
*face
I'm so glad you watched this; it is such an amazing film.
Love this movie, and the comic it was based on - Alan Moore is one of the greatest storytellers of all time.
Fun fact,the creator of the original comic of V HATE this movie with all him soul,and i agree with him,if you read the original comic you understand why,is so different the character of v and all the meaning of how him act,in the movie they made so many terrible mistakes. As he said "who ever like this movie understand nothing about v and my comic,and never have read it"
@@NightLunaLia Moore hasn't even watched the film iirc. He dosen't like watching adaptions of his work in general, not this movie in particular. You have any source for the last qoute?
I LOVE this movie. It’s like playing ‘spot the British actor’ too. Steven Fry, John Hurt, Rupert Graces, among others. And Hugo Weaving as V, but he’s an Aussie and we love him
The way this movie plays in the 2020s.... Sometimes I wonder if humans can get visions of the future goodness gracious
Thanks for your sensitive and intelligent reaction and smart review!
still probably my favourite film of all time, everything just works so well in it, though shame you didnt quite get the british bits about it.
At the end all the people removing their masks where people that died resisting, showing how they are alive in the spirit of the revolution.
This film is definitely ahead of it’s time. The political tone really speaks volumes right now.
I would recommend checking out “Black Swan” with Natalie Portman. It’s one of her top performances ever, but she’s an amazing actress anyway.
Hey Nick, not a spoiler, just context: This movie came out early 2000s during the Bush administration, and it was seen as a subtextual criticism of his policies **eye roll**. In any case, people also find a lot of parallels in 2020 and today as well. This was written & directed by the Wachowski siblings, same folks who made The Matrix and Speed Racer (both good movies - one excellent, one underrated). The relationship between V and Evey - which you touched upon - becomes even more intriguing when you think about the fact that the Wachowskis were born biological men but have since fully transitioned as women. It's a recurring theme in their work when you see tropes like "masks" in this movie or searching for one's identity etc.
Thanks so much for explaining! Definitely not a spoiler haha.
Whaaa..thnx for this I never knew until I read your comment.I think it’s great.
Not like i wan't to take the credits from Wachowski siblings, but it was a graphic novel writed by no other than Alan Moore (who writed the half of the top10 comics) so it was a strong material.
And funny enough the comic was written in the 80’s in response to the thatcher administration. This series hates politicians doesn’t it?
Yeah... I loved Speed Racer.. Kept the campy feel of the comic yet had depth as well..
That shot of "V flying over the roof..is my fav shot too.
07:50 The poem that started off the movie "Remember, remember the 5th of november..." is what happened on the 5th... It was a real event in british history
So glad to see you react to this! This was written by the Wachowskis, who wrote/directed the Matrix films. Hugo Weaving, who plans V, played Agent Smith in those. For another great Natalie Portman performance, I highly suggest Black Swan.
Crying along with you and your reactions is my crack.
Fun fact: Natalie shaved her head for real in this and then washed it with mineralwater for it to grow back faster. She had that bald "haircut" during the premiere of Star Wars 3. I remember I saw it on the TV.
Remember, remember, the 5th of November, the gunpowder, treason and plot. For I see no reason why the gunpowder treason should ever be forgot
Nobody notices that it’s V grabbing Evey, you can see his red face through the masks eye holes lol
I noticed it the first time I watched it, which was why I was so confused when she ended up in the cell.
There are many similarities with what Governments are doing today.
That should be the biggest take away from this film
Yes, and I'm still waiting for all of us to come together as one idea.
27:40 V reborn from fire to destroy the system, Evey reborn from water to heal and rebuild what was destroyed better then it was.
Yeah! This made my Saturday
Very underrated comic movie!
I haven't read many comics/graphic novels but as well as this story works on screen, the graphic novel for this is incredible
Natalie Portman is also in the Star Wars Prequels. Another great Natalie Portman movie is Leon The Professional, and Black Swan, though I don't know/think if a reaction to that movie would be particularly TH-cam friendly. But The Professional is stellar!
Yeah I’m hoping to react to all of them and hopefully just censor a lot if needed.
This is a movie that gets better with age, especially with recent history. Glad you enjoyed it!
Also, Natalie Portman is in the prequel Star Wars films, and if you haven't watched the Star Wars movies, please do! On an unrelated note, you may also enjoy the Star Trek movies. Two franchises I highly recommend.
Plan on it soon!
@@nickflix8657 OMG yes! Would be so much fun doing Star Wars with you!
@@nickflix8657 Okay, I am going to make a suggestion, and some folks might disagree, but I need to vouch for it heavily as a fan of George Lucas' Star Wars trying to minimize the toxicity that often creeps up from the worst of fandom.
If you are watching Star Wars for the very first time, the best viewing order for very-first-timers is IV-V-I-II-III-VI. There are several reasons for this.
1. You still want to start with IV, the first one ever made, because it is the first and you want to be able to appreciate it without comparing it to the others.
2. Likewise, V has reveals that I-III spoil, and the impact will be much greater if you view V first.
3. However, VI is a movie that doesn't gain its true weight and power without the context of I-III as the ending of Lucas' Saga.
4. III, without spoiling, can be a little bit of a downer as the main conflict in IV has to pick up from it, so you don't necessarily want to end it there like you would on order of release.
Therefore, watching I-III as an extended flashback between V and VI is the best way to keep the weight and surprises fresh for each movie. After first viewing, you can rewatch in whatever order you like (I prefer Episode order myself).
Also, many people will advocate for different versions, but I feel you need to watch the latest versions. First because they're the most easily available, second because they connect into each other better. Even though the added bits in IV-VI may not always be the best executed, the concepts they address make the whole better.
And after that, what you do with the Expanded Universe (which is what I consider everything without George Lucas' direct oversight even if Disney says otherwise) is your business. I don't think any of it fully gets what George was doing with his 6, but some come closer than others (such as anything involving Dave Filoni, who is the closest thing to a Lucas Protege in the EU).
@@HobGungan I also agree that the original trilogy should be watched first, then the prequels (since that's how a lot of us grew up). I'm fine if he decides to watch the sequels and spin-offs, but I honestly did not care about Rogue One, Solo, or The Rise of Skywalker. But fans exist who will gladly tune in to those reactions.
@@blitzgirl6522 That's not what I said. Jedi should still be last, with I-III before Jedi but after Empire. I explicitly disagree with Release Order.
Best reaction Ive seen to this movie - you get it
Natalie Portman was also Padme Amadela from the Star Wars Prequels. I love this film, but then again I really enjoy vigilante revenge films like The Boondock Saints which I recommend. Also if the dictator leader seems familiar that’s because it is John Hurt who dies in films 99% of the time. The guy who played V is Hugo Weaving who was Agent Smith in the Matrix Films.
Guy Fawkes was a real man who attempted to blow up Parliament on November 5th, 1605 only to be stopped. The whole point of the story is to fight against dictator type governments like the Nazis and you see them try to control the story like saying at the beginning of the film how The bailey’s destruction was planned.
Hey Nick,
Great reaction as always.
I’m not sure if it’s on your list yet but if you haven’t already seen it I really think you would enjoy watching The Color Purple
It’s an important film that sadly doesn’t get enough attention anymore
Hey Kurt! It’s on my list so hope to get to it soon!
a bit late but if you see it i just wanted to say my favourite detail about the movie: the domino scene ends with one domino standing in its place and that domino is evey, V had it all planned out and everything would work, but the one thing thing that he didnt expect was falling in love with evey so thats why the 1 domino stands at the end.
This was a film showing the dangerous extremes of religion and government, and why there is no safety in a theocracy. Personally, I've been an anarchist since high-school. This film shows the ways in which government and media portray anarchism as chaos, to instill fear in the populace.
Love this movie! Great reaction :) this movie definitely hits different today
This movie is everrrrything 🥰🖤
I love this movie. So good on the big screen. Watched it with some loved ones that are gone now so, extra special now.
To clear thing up for our non British friends (this is going to be long):
The 5th of November 1605, a terrorist group planted gunpowder underneath the Houses of Parliament in London (this is like Congress) to blow up the King of England. Guards on patrol found a man (just a patsy really) at the scene of the crime, guarding the gunpowder. This man was Guido Fawkes (Guy for short). The assassination attempt was foiled and Guy Fawkes was publicly hung, drawn and quartered (this is the opening scene of the film). The King introduced a national day of remembrance, to celebrate the foiling of his assassination. This day is still celebrated today in the UK. There is a proem that every school kid learns:
“Remember remember, the 5th of November, gunpowder treason and plot. I should see no reason why gunpowder treason should ever be forgot.”
This is a reminder to the public, of what happens to terrorists who try to take down the king. Each year in the UK, we build effigies of Guy Fawkes and throw him on a bonfire. The 5th of November is also called “Bonfire Night”. We light fireworks and generally get drunk and have a good old knees up. It’s great for kids to stay up late, light fire works and burn things on a massive bonfire. This “Remembrance Day” is a celebration of the failed terrorist attempt, so it is anti Guy Fawkes. 400 years ago, the news was what the King said it was. In this movie, V is the terrorist, in the same way as Guy Fawkes was 400 years ago, trying to take down a tyrannical government. The main message of the film is, when is terrorism the right course of action? Was it 400 years ago in England to take down the King? Was it right for V to take down the ruling government of the day? Who are the terrorists in today’s world, Al-Quieda, Isis? It’s all subjective. Who is right and who is wrong. Is your government right or are the people right. Finding that balance between the two is what’s makes us civilised. When either party oversteps the mark, what is an adequate response? This film is designed to make you think, don’t just be a sheep, but don’t become radicalised either. Society is a mix of all people, with different views, different beliefs, different cultures, different lives. There are a lot of similarities depicted in this film to that of Nazi Germany. The logo, the camps where people are experimented on, the policing style, the propaganda, anyone “different” is rounded up and killed. How many steps are we today from a similar style of government taking over. Look at the genocide that still goes on in the world today. I’m lucky that in the UK this is a long way off. America, I feel sorry for you, you have already started walking down this path. The Wachowski brothers (now sisters) did a fantastic job with this film. Hugo Weaving and Natalie Portman also did a fanatic job. It’s hard to recall such a great film (non-animated) where you don’t even see the lead actor’s face, but Hugo’s voice is amazing. Anyway, rant over, enjoy. I told you this was long.
Thank you that Sam. Actually I've known about that for a while. Guy Fawkes day was always noted on calendars here across the pond, and with such an unusual name my curiosity got the best me back in the early 70s. But most everyone I've ever known knew nothing about it. It has not been on calendars in recent years unless I missed one. I can see why Fawkes was generally hated long ago, but what of today? I seem to recall news stories 10, 15 years ago maybe where they covered Bonfire Night for us to see all of you having a blast! It looked fun and I wanted be there!! LOL! I also recall some poll or summing up interviews of the man and woman on the street in general seeming to show Britons were half and half (maybe) on Fawkes the traitor, or Fawkes the legend. And as much fun as they were having it seemed nobody cared what the other thought! So is he still regarded and scoundrel or something else? Also, was it upsetting to you guys to see Parliament blown up? I know it's important for the story, excitement to compel the people to form a new government, and the spectacular climax, but really... I hated to see that beautiful old building blown down though. This movie impressed many of us here so much that for around 10 years after it came out several friends and I would gather every Nov 5th to watch without fail. And we would party too! Oh, and don't sweat it. I've typed longer ones. ✌️😎
this movie is one of my absolute favourite things. it is stunning.
One of the best 'hero-villain' movies. You will re-watch it, no doubt. And you will be thankful for it ;) Wouldn't it be wonderful if you saw it again on November 5th?
Both the graphic novel and film contrast the different Governmental bodies at the point of their releases, The Graphic Novel takes a jab and the Margret Thatcher's reign in England since the author Allen Moore was and still is a supporter of Anarchy and Revolution and the Films style takes a jab at the Bush Administration. In fact, Allen Moore hated the film but never saw it and demanded his name was taken from the credits. when he read the script he was quoted saying "It was bloody rubbish". He's known for hating adaptations of his work without giving it a chance, a lot of his films have been adapted such as Watchmen, From Hell (about Jack the Ripper), and even Constantine which was based on the comic series Hellblazer that he wrote.
To be fair, the Watchmen-adaptation was really bad. Rorschach in the comic was just a sad, smelling caricature of objectivist ideology (Ayn Rand ect. ). Zack Synder is maybe not exactly right-wing or something, but he sure loves Ayn Rand, so he made the character a lot more appealing in the movie and now all the incels and Trump-fanboys see Rorschach as this edgy hero.
Great reaction as always I love the dialogue between v and the girl
I respect and give props to who ever had to set up those dominos
V couldn’t just give up his entire plan for Evey, that’s why he left her in the train station.
Such an amazing score🎉😭
I love this film ,watch it every November the 5th while all the fireworks are going off outside ,also a bit nerving in our current climate.