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Thread: Its not the Fifth of November...
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2006-08-04, 10:12 PM (ISO 8601)
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Its not the Fifth of November...
... but I got my copy of V for Vendetta.
Ah, good times. Anybody else pick up a copy?
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2006-08-04, 10:47 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Its not the Fifth of November...
I rented it, and 6 minutes ago finished watchigng it for the first time.
All I can say: Woot. Freedom! Forever!
I was more impressed with this than any Matrix movies, and it managed to maintain significant similarity to the original [what it did change still fit with the theme, anyway], so I am pleased.Tallest member of the fanclub.
Orc-y member of the Therkla fanclub.
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2006-08-04, 11:44 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Its not the Fifth of November...
I saw it in theaters....but I'll have to pick it up as soon as possible. Which may be a while, I finally started working a second job so I can afford more than rent, gas, and ramen noodles. :) Netflix, maybe? Once I've gotten a little more money, anyway.
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2006-08-06, 09:24 PM (ISO 8601)
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2006-08-07, 04:02 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Its not the Fifth of November...
I got my copy end of last week and watched it over the weekend. Then I immediately watched it again.
This film is brilliant. First, it's pretty darned true to the graphic novel. Second, the performances are fantastic, as is the cinematography and the effects. Third, it's currently topical and wonderfully subversive.
What a great film!!!"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans"-J. Lennon
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2006-08-07, 06:56 PM (ISO 8601)
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Rented it the other night. I was desperate to see it because it was the only movie in my hotel while I was in NY that didn't work. It became a mystery that needed to be solved.
I loved it. It was magnificent, though (spoiler) Sutler was a horrible dictator. How could he not be prepared for Creedy to betray him?Puritan Humor
Two men walk into a bar.
They go to hell.
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2006-08-08, 02:00 AM (ISO 8601)
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Its actually explained in much more detail in the comic. He falls further and further into his own obsessions, and insanity V is actually manipulating him in the comics surprisingly well.
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2006-08-08, 02:05 AM (ISO 8601)
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Incredible movie, We were in need of a good revolutionary movie to get everyones blood flowing.
But yea don't buy movies at Wal-mart. Its hard.
Freedom Forever!
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2006-08-08, 07:19 AM (ISO 8601)
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It's all bread and circuses.
Give the people a good catharsis about revolution and they will be less likely to throw a real one of their own.
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2006-08-08, 07:53 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Its not the Fifth of November...
Posted by: Democratus Posted on: Today at 12:19pm
It's all bread and circuses.
Give the people a good catharsis about revolution and they will be less likely to throw a real one of their own.
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2006-08-08, 08:01 AM (ISO 8601)
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I loved this movie. I don't understand why Natalie Portman was in it; I mean, she and Kiera Knightley look exactly the same, and Kiera's already British. (And, I think, a better actress.)
I have one beef about this movie.
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Evie and V falling in love. Yech. What a lame change.What a fun, sexy time for you!
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2006-08-09, 04:47 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Its not the Fifth of November...
Originally Posted by Altair Himself
Kiera's already British. (And, I think, a better actress.)I played: Arin of the Silver Tongue, Barri Poari
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2006-08-10, 01:24 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Its not the Fifth of November...
Did anyone else find it sort of weird that American filmmakers were blowing up British monuments?
I wonder what the reaction in the States would have been if it'd had been a terrorist blowing up the Statue of Liberty and the White House.
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2006-08-10, 06:47 AM (ISO 8601)
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Originally Posted by Spuddly
Was V a terrorist? Or was he a freedom fighter? As a Brit, I think the latter.I played: Arin of the Silver Tongue, Barri Poari
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2006-08-10, 10:45 PM (ISO 8601)
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Originally Posted by Prince of Cats
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2006-08-12, 12:54 PM (ISO 8601)
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Getting it on Monday.
Didn't think the film was all that true to the original comic (the references to "America's war" were especially clumsy), but it was a fun companion piece to "1984" (also John Hurt) and "The Matrix" (also Hugo Weaving).
"England Prevails!"
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2006-08-12, 01:48 PM (ISO 8601)
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"By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe..."
I love that movie more than anything else. :)"The quickest way to a man's heart is through his stomach...in a quick upward motion."
Avatar by The Stoney One.
Signature art by Ink.
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2006-08-12, 06:05 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Its not the Fifth of November...
Originally Posted by slapdashA polar bear is just a rectangular bear after a coordinate transform.
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2006-08-13, 06:07 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Its not the Fifth of November...
Never read the comic, but loved the movie. I swear I could see that mask emoting...
Just when you think you\'ve hit rock bottom, some bastard throws you a shovel.
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2006-08-14, 06:30 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Its not the Fifth of November...
Originally Posted by KiaraI played: Arin of the Silver Tongue, Barri Poari
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2006-08-14, 02:41 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Its not the Fifth of November...
Originally Posted by Prince of Cats
I no longer actively read the forums, and probably won't respond to any PMs. I'm fine with people using my homebrew in anything, including fan-compilations and wikis, as long as you credit me.
Homebrew by The Demented One.