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Originally Posted by mattgoveiagt
You should see V For Vendetta, Mr. 5.0. It's a pretty interesting little movie. I'm sure a lot of the people here must have thought so too, seeing as how it has a lot to do with politics, government, and corruption. There are a few parts that are kinda funny, but I should stop before I spoil everything.
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I'll rent it when it comes out on DVD. How's that?
With movies prices getting so ridiculous, ($9.00 - or the equivalent of a bit more than 3 gallons of gas or a decent lunch) I only patronize a movie theater occasionally, these days. Let's even
talk about the theater prices on popcorn and soda.
I have to tell you that the
'one-man-against-the-totaltarian-government' theme is an old one that I've seen many times before. Like many, I've read (and studied)
'1984' which I believe is a masterpiece of this genre.
'Batman' and many other recent films based on supposed 'superheros' are all part of the genre, too. Although I realize that 'V' is not an anime or cartoon - it
is based on a 'graphic novel', which is really just a step 'above' a comic book. Also, watching the seemingly invincible protagonist using terrorist tactics for his 'cause' (something the Islamofascists are doing, today...for their 'cause'...which they also - mistakenly - believe is 'righteous') in a rigid plastic mask (of Guy Fawkes) and seeing cute Natalie Portman in a buzz cut for 2 hours isn't all that tempting as 'entertainment. Still,
'V' does sound worth a look - and I'll give it one, soon.
I guess
Fat0eknee's comparison of myself and the 'hero' of "V'
was a compliment, after all. I'm surprised - but gratified.
UPDATE (9/02/06): I just rented 'V' and will watch it tonight. I'll post my 'review' on this thread sometime next week. Thanks for the recommendation.