*sigh*

[veronica_rich]

I need some "V For Vendetta" love. Who on my f-list is all over themselves with this one right now, too?

And, Hugo Weaving. DAMN. (I'd like to know just which scenes had him beneath the mask.)

Comments

[pir8fancier.livejournal.com]

ME ME ME! I just saw it this afternoon and haven't been as emotionally affected by a movie in years. I thought Syriana had me worked up. Nothing like this. I found the parallels to our current political situation much too close for comfort.

[veronica-rich.livejournal.com]

It was blatantly political and comparable to today, but I loved it for that and a myriad of reasons, not the least of which was the characterizations (especially of V - not many actors could pull off working a character simply with voice and heavily-masked gestures).

[pir8fancier.livejournal.com]

We live in blatently politically dangerous times. I think the medium reflects that.

I'm curious as to whether Hugo Weaving was "V" all the time, or was it just his voice?

[veronica-rich.livejournal.com]

From what I have heard/read, it was Hugo except maybe in some of the stunts - in other words, anytime V walked or gestured or moved or fenced or the like. It was originally supposed to be James Purefoy, but he left early in the filming and Hugo was called in at the last minute to take over (sort of like Viggo in LOTR, I think).

[pir8fancier.livejournal.com]

It's one of those films I don't think I could see again. I was shaking when it ended. Like Kiss of the Spiderwoman. Again, another politically raw film.

[vejiicakes.livejournal.com]

ME!! Me me me me mememememe~!!! Though I tried some fanarting, and have yet to pull off a rendition of V that does not have him coming off as a demonic Michelin Man ...

Still, love! Fencing! Knee-high boots! Verbosity and alliteration! Idealism! Pretty slinky hair! XD

[veronica-rich.livejournal.com]

Swordplay totally kicks ass, especially when you have form like Hugo's. *sigh*

[turtlespeaks.livejournal.com]

*raises hand*

And most of them did, except for some of the more daring effects I think.

I agree, DAMN!

[queenoftheeggs.livejournal.com]

I've seen that movie three times now, AND have read the graphic novel. All I need to do is read the movie novelization and I'm all set!

[finding-neo.livejournal.com]

Wow! I have been shocked by how many people I know, outside LJ in fact, who LOVED this movie! I figured with all the "talking points" it would be something people would not have patience with, but lo and behold, some people out there can still think for themselves.

Glad to hear that the Wachowskis have redeemed themselves. I was afraid all was lost after Matrix Reloaded and Revolutions.

[veronica-rich.livejournal.com]

Nah ... not unless they try to make sequels to "V"!!!

I'd almost say this movie could be the POTC of 2006 (except I hope the actual POTC sequel is good enough to be the POTC of 2006).