View Full Version : So is V for Vendetta going to suck?
Threadkiller
02-15-2006, 08:55 PM
I'm a huge fan of the book and I think a movie adaptation could be great. It just seems too bad that people are prejudging the movie based on the directors.
So, are you going to give the movie a chance?
Is it going to be too matrixy (too much emphasis on effects and action)?
Will the story suffer?
Do you care?
I'm just curious since I have been very excited about it but most of the comics and movie fans I know seem to think it's going to blow.
FanGirl
02-15-2006, 08:56 PM
I think it will ROCK because they actually have loved this book for so long they won't do anything to muck it up. It was a HUGE influence on the first Matrix.
I vote it will RULE.
JaimePaulFalcon
02-15-2006, 11:44 PM
Suck its what caused the Moore DC split.
just because alan moore thinks it sucks doesnt mean it does . . . it's his baby, and artists tend to be pretty sensitive about what they create. Based on the trailer, I think I'll dig it. I'm usuallt forgiving about book-to-movie translations, and even comic-to-movie translations, which people tend to make a big deal about.
Hell, I wasn't even THAT pissed about organic web shooters, so if they change a couple things around with V, I'll be able to live with it.
Just think about how much they could have changed it, especially considering that the main character is a TERRORIST and people aren't exactly big on guerilla/terrorist tactics at this moment in time. Based on the trailer(s), I would say more of the story is intact than I had originally expected.
I think we can all agree that the upcoming Watchmen movie will suck though.
Zens7s
02-16-2006, 02:37 PM
just because alan moore thinks it sucks doesnt mean it does . . . it's his baby, and artists tend to be pretty sensitive about what they create. Based on the trailer, I think I'll dig it. I'm usuallt forgiving about book-to-movie translations, and even comic-to-movie translations, which people tend to make a big deal about.
Hell, I wasn't even THAT pissed about organic web shooters, so if they change a couple things around with V, I'll be able to live with it.
Just think about how much they could have changed it, especially considering that the main character is a TERRORIST and people aren't exactly big on guerilla/terrorist tactics at this moment in time. Based on the trailer(s), I would say more of the story is intact than I had originally expected.
I think we can all agree that the upcoming Watchmen movie will suck though.I haven't read anything, or seen anything, on the Watchmen movie. I just finally read it about 3 months ago....maybe that is why I am behind.
I don't know anything about this movie except that Portman is in it. That's good enough reason for me to watch it.
karmattack
02-16-2006, 03:56 PM
The general word out there is that the V For Vendetta movie is great. I have to say as a first note that the Wachowski brothers aren't the directors. They are the writers and producers. Flick was directed by James McTeigue. That said, they apparently still had a ton of influence on the direction.
From what I've read, the movie succeeds on many different levels.....as a Sci-Fi flick, as a comic translation......as an artsy political commentary. It's been getting good reviews from the sophisticate crowd and the comic-con crowd. I don't want to go into all kinds of specifics because I don't want to over-hype it. As a fan of the book, I'm glad enough to know it's accepted by the comic fans and the art crowd. I can relax knowing that.
As for Watchmen, I think that movie's going to rock. Especially if Paul Greengrass stays with the project. Everybody's so scared about this property. I LOVE The Watchmen, and I'm one of the people who thinks this can succeed as a 3-hour theater piece rather than an HBO series. I have faith.
karmattack
02-16-2006, 03:56 PM
I don't know anything about this movie except that Portman is in it. That's good enough reason for me to watch it. Moriarty from AICN said it's her best work since The Professional.
Sweet!
Omaru
02-16-2006, 06:09 PM
you forgot he also said hugo weaving is awesome acting through his voice.
I haven't read the book but it's sitting in my room next to some other stuff I haven't touched because of my re-ignited love of RPG's
jjcourtright
02-17-2006, 02:14 PM
Ahh...Rocket Propelled Gernades...good times.
GreenRoom
03-07-2006, 05:46 PM
I think its going to be another one of those cheesy, really fake action movies that if you think about it, will suck, but really it will be ok, but i hope its not too matrixy, i love the matrix but we dont need a micmic
I think its going to be another one of those cheesy, really fake action movies that if you think about it, will suck, but really it will be ok, but i hope its not too matrixy, i love the matrix but we dont need a micmic
What the hell is 'micmic'? Are you a Beastie Boy? "Get on the mic/Just get on the mic/get on the micmic"? I don't think so. Learn how to express a coherent thought, for Christ's sake. Until then, go to your room...
mrndevildog
03-07-2006, 10:01 PM
I don't know anything about the book or the movie, but that the guy wears a funny mask :p
Zens7s
03-08-2006, 02:22 PM
Does this movie have an agriculture related element? Because if not I am not going to go.
hey you corrected my spelling error, in a thread about V for Vendetta, and fuck you! wow i spelled a word wrong so you freak out, what a fuckin loser man. serously do everyone a huge fucking favor and just stay in your moms basement and keep looking at gay porn you piece of shit. so fuck off you little fuck
No, I didn't correct your spelling. I made fun of your spelling. There is a difference. Now grow some skin, noob.
As far as sending me a PM about it: Grow a spine, or maybe some testicles. Post it in the open where everyone can see just what kind of person you are.
What? No come back, GreenRoom? You sat here on this thread for fifteen minutes after I posted and then you logged off! Did it take you that long to read it? Did you leave to find a dictionary?
Man, I'm in the mood to do some virtual ass-kicking...
yep i was reading up on the other posts bc i was curious about what ppl had to say. but you, your just a stupid little cock sucking faggot, who has no life but to sit on the computer all day and bitch like a little cunt. so fuck you dickhead, still want more?
Keep it up, little man.
You're one post away from a lifetime ban. Straighten up and you might get to stay and play, maybe even contribute something worthwhile. But resorting to name calling is a sure-fire way of getting bounced out of here.
I wasn't going to do this- thought I'd take the high road, but after reading your profile, I've decided you deserve it:
yep i was reading up on the other posts bc i was curious about what ppl had to say.
ppl? That's Parts Per Liter, ass, something I learned while studying nuclear engineering. Keep pushing me and I'll shove a control rod so far up your butt, the radiation will cook whatever brain cells you may have left in your small skull.
but you, your just a stupid little cock sucking faggot,
That's original... You're how old? 14? You need to learn some respect for elders. While you were still in diapers, I was kicking ass and fucking pussy in more countries than you can name, while looking at a map, I may add.
who has no life but to sit on the computer all day and bitch like a little cunt.
Dude, the amount of time I spend on this website compared to the amount of time I actually spend working... at a job... is pretty small. I can't deny the sitting at a computer all day, because I actually do. It's my JOB. And it's pretty cool job- I get paid to watch [adult swim] You don't!
so fuck you dickhead, still want more?
Bring it on, ass.
Aaron
03-09-2006, 01:24 PM
I wasn't going to do this- thought I'd take the high road, but after reading your profile, I've decided you deserve it:
Holy shit dude, he was born in 91... I feel old :(
GreenRoom
03-09-2006, 02:35 PM
I wasn't going to do this- thought I'd take the high road, but after reading your profile, I've decided you deserve it:
ppl? That's Parts Per Liter, ass, something I learned while studying nuclear engineering. Keep pushing me and I'll shove a control rod so far up your butt, the radiation will cook whatever brain cells you may have left in your small skull.
That's original... You're how old? 14? You need to learn some respect for elders. While you were still in diapers, I was kicking ass and fucking pussy in more countries than you can name, while looking at a map, I may add.
Dude, the amount of time I spend on this website compared to the amount of time I actually spend working... at a job... is pretty small. I can't deny the sitting at a computer all day, because I actually do. It's my JOB. And it's pretty cool job- I get paid to watch [adult swim] You don't!
Bring it on, ass.
hmmmm, yes your right im 14. did you say that because your afraid a 14 year old is going to show up a faggot nerd like yourself. and no PPL stands for people you dumb shit, i dont care whatever school you went too, bottom line your trying to sound all smart and stuff to a 14 year old, when your just making an ass of yourself, your probably this 30 year old nerd living in your moms basement, hahahahahah what a fucking faggot.
Robbo_the_Hood
03-09-2006, 03:03 PM
hmmmm, yes your right im 14. did you say that because your afraid a 14 year old is going to show up a faggot nerd like yourself. and no PPL stands for people you dumb shit, i dont care whatever school you went too, bottom line your trying to sound all smart and stuff to a 14 year old, when your just making an ass of yourself, your probably this 30 year old nerd living in your moms basement, hahahahahah what a fucking faggot.Toast.
... Keep pushing me and I'll shove a control rod so far up your butt, the radiation will cook whatever brain cells you may have left in your small skull.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/ac/Time.jpg/180px-Time.jpg
hmmmm, yes your right im 14. did you say that because your afraid a 14 year old is going to show up a faggot nerd like yourself. and no PPL stands for people you dumb shit, i dont care whatever school you went too, bottom line your trying to sound all smart and stuff to a 14 year old, when your just making an ass of yourself, your probably this 30 year old nerd living in your moms basement, hahahahahah what a fucking faggot.
Brilliant comeback. Absolutely brilliant. I applaud you, sir. You are the reigning king of internet put downs...
Wait a minute, let me turn off the sarcasm switch...
There we go...
What's this?
So now I see that your trying to embaress me in front of other posters? Your going out of private messages? well that was not good. I may be young, but you would not believe the things that I can do on a computer. I grew up with computers and there is nothing stopping me from doing what ever the fuck I want to give you a bad name if you dont stop.
You see, we could have been friends, Im not really a mean guy, but since your such a little fucker you had to go and make fun of me because I spelled a word wrong because I was in a hurry.
Now, we can either drop this and be friends or never talk to eachother. OR, I will embaress you through these boards, the [adult swim] boards, which I am a part of, I can figure out if you have a myspace, or whatever.
So I say we drop it. You?
You've done a pretty good job of embarassing yourself there, Slappy. You got upset because I pointed out a syntax error and you resort to calling me faggot and cock sucker and cunt and a host of other names? Then you say want to be friends and then threaten me? And you have the balls to threaten me beyond this environment, beyond this message board? You have no clue who your dealing with. If you attempt to make good on that threat, you will find yourself at the business end of prosecution. I may not be the Cindy Brady of this crowd, but I gaurantee you will be off this site before the sun rises on your sorry little ass tomorrow morning. Seeing as how I work for the company that owns and runs the adult swim boards, don't be suprised if you find yourself removed from there as well. I'm more than twice your age- I have not the pride of a (barely) 14 year-old. So I really don't give a fuck what you think you can do to embarass me. You need to get over yourself, newbie. You're not the big man you think you are. To me, you're just another peice of newbie trash that can't take a little ribbing. You failed the test and now it's time for you to go away.
See you in the funny papers.
mrndevildog
03-09-2006, 08:48 PM
Sorry Greenroom dude but you embarrassed your self there buddy
Sorry Greenroom dude but you embarrassed your self there buddy
Actually, he got himself banned.
Not that I'm taking any joy from his demise, I don't relish anyone's misfortunes, mistakes, or missteps. But the twerp needed a beating with the Ban Stick. I told him he'd be gone before the sun was up...
That said, I'm looking forward to seeing this movie. Looks very slick, yet gritty.
What the hell do I know? I never read the books.
Omaru
03-10-2006, 06:07 PM
I'm going to see it next friday in a plush expensivimo cinema with waiter service and I'll have the book finished by sunday.
By-tor
03-10-2006, 07:05 PM
Actually, he got himself banned.
Not that I'm taking any joy from his demise, I don't relish anyone's misfortunes, mistakes, or missteps. But the twerp needed a beating with the Ban Stick. I told him he'd be gone before the sun was up...
Dammit, jk!!! I've been busy this week and didn't get in on any of that. Nicely done.
mrndevildog
03-11-2006, 12:31 AM
Sucks for you man, it was pretty funny what happened.
mrndevildog
03-11-2006, 04:20 PM
Cant He come back under a new screenname though? :confused:
Cant He come back under a new screenname though? :confused:
No, the all-seeing, all-knowing, all-powerful Ming will crush him before he can even type 'poop'...
phit_demon
03-18-2006, 01:00 AM
I get paid to watch [adult swim]
I hate you so....so...much...;)
Razorback
03-18-2006, 02:20 AM
It was probably the worst movie I have seen in a year.
BAMSS04
03-18-2006, 02:38 AM
Really?
Damn, that sucks.
I had hope.
Omaru
03-18-2006, 09:09 AM
I did not see it after all, but I'll probably wait to see a leaked screener dvd after readng what rb had to say.
I hate you so....so...much...;)
:D
As far as this movie... I'm on the fence as to whether or not I want to go see it. The last movie I went to see in the theater was... shit, I can't remember. Lately, there just hasn't been anything that jumps out and screams "Pay $10 to sit in a theater with a bunch of assholes with cellphones and whiny kids and watch me!"
marksiwel
03-18-2006, 11:04 AM
Saw it last night.
Before I begin
The Trailers were cool, Superman, Xmen3, some Bruce Willis Movie. Always love a good set of trailers.
The movie, Portman was great. Just great.
Weaving took some getting used to. Kept hearing "Agent Smith" in his voice.
The Mask really grows on you, it really does.
Supporting characters were top notch.
Effects were, great. Looked real. Got nothing more to say other than "Neato"
Funny at times, subtle twists, and SPOILER Highlight to be spoiled A Benny Hill Sketch in the middle of it...I'm not kidding
Worth a watch. Not "Best Movie of the Year" but "Hey that was a pretty good movie, might rent it when it comes out"
FanGirl
03-19-2006, 04:28 AM
Just got back from seeing it.
I liked it. I love the graphic and understand why Alan Moore wanted his name pulled from it. The changed some stuff to be more politically correct which I find interesting as to what they changed.
They did cut one thing that I think they should have left in. This ruins nothing I promise. It just clarifies something they did leave in. The government is divided into divisions called the mouth, the ears, the hands, the eyes, etc. The call the policemen working straight for the government "Finger men" but never explained why. I thought that might be useful for those who haven't read the book.
phit_demon
03-19-2006, 06:25 PM
I just got back from seeing it.
Everything about it is top-notch, except for Portman's english accent, but she still great in it. I had never read the graphic novel, so I knew nothing at all about it (I hadn't even seen the trailer). I don't see anything being better than it this year.
This movie is incredible!
FanGirl
03-19-2006, 07:37 PM
Who knew there were that many words that started with V?
By-tor
03-19-2006, 09:58 PM
Who knew there were that many words that started with V?Vagina is the only one that matters.
Zens7s
03-20-2006, 11:01 AM
Just got back from seeing it.
I liked it. I love the graphic and understand why Alan Moore wanted his name pulled from it. The changed some stuff to be more politically correct which I find interesting as to what they changed.
They did cut one thing that I think they should have left in. This ruins nothing I promise. It just clarifies something they did leave in. The government is divided into divisions called the mouth, the ears, the hands, the eyes, etc. The call the policemen working straight for the government "Finger men" but never explained why. I thought that might be useful for those who haven't read the book.
I agree with you...it would have been better if they had stuck to the books way of explaining what the divisons were. I also thought it strange that they tried to make Portman's character squeaky clean good girl...it took away from why these citizens would feel the desperation and fear caused by the overlords. In the book it was clear that she was desperate to do anything because her government had made living normally impossible.
However, I really enjoyed the film aside from that part. I wondered if they were going to make the mask into a moveable object, which would have been typically stupid Hollywood stuff. Also, they didn't change his character to be 100% good guy, which I also expected.
Razorback
03-20-2006, 12:30 PM
I am using this movie as a measuring stick for intelligence (or lack thereof).
karmattack
03-20-2006, 05:34 PM
Then I'm suprised you measured yourself so poorly. *winky*
Razorback
03-20-2006, 09:48 PM
Then I'm suprised you measured yourself so poorly. *winky*
All I have to say is this:
THE BIRTH OF A NATION
Some of you ignore the obvious.
By-tor
03-20-2006, 11:30 PM
"Finger men" And my mind goes straight to....yep, the gutter.
karmattack
03-20-2006, 11:33 PM
All I have to say is this:
THE BIRTH OF A NATION
Some of you ignore the obvious.
I have to ask: are you being serious?
Who do you think is being vilified in V For Vendetta? Do you think it's being harsh and unfair to totalitarian Socialist regimes? I wasn't aware you were a fan.
:)
*Edit: Since you're being vague, I'm going to make some quick assumptions that you think the movie is a harsh critique of the current presidency and/or Republicans, or some such thing. If that's the case, I just want to point out that the book was written in '88 in response to Margaret Thatcher and British Parlaiment.
Razorback
03-21-2006, 11:14 AM
I have to ask: are you being serious?
Who do you think is being vilified in V For Vendetta? Do you think it's being harsh and unfair to totalitarian Socialist regimes? I wasn't aware you were a fan.
:)
*Edit: Since you're being vague, I'm going to make some quick assumptions that you think the movie is a harsh critique of the current presidency and/or Republicans, or some such thing. If that's the case, I just want to point out that the book was written in '88 in response to Margaret Thatcher and British Parlaiment.
You of all people... missing it. I will let you all talk about it if you wish and then, after you have all made ridiculous assumptions, I will jump in and put you all in your places (because I am smarter than you all).
*humble*
karmattack
03-21-2006, 11:29 AM
You're honestly right; I'm missing it. *shrug*
I haven't seen the movie yet. I've only read the book as of today. I haven't seen The Birth of a Nation either -- I just know about it and what it supposedly stands for. Hence, this is where I stop talking.
Razorback
03-21-2006, 01:39 PM
You're honestly right; I'm missing it. *shrug*
I haven't seen the movie yet. I've only read the book as of today. I haven't seen The Birth of a Nation either -- I just know about it and what it supposedly stands for.
So shut the fuck up.
P.S.
I love you.
CodeNameV
03-21-2006, 10:29 PM
This Movie Is The Shit! This movie sucks in no way what so ever, The writing is fantastic, the casting in phenominal and the directing makes me want to blow up the white house. I won't be suprised is some one tries to be a neo Guy Fawkes and tries to blow up George W. Bush.
ratm1966
03-21-2006, 10:32 PM
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v604/ratm1966/BuddyChristInfo.jpg
Damn 3 character limit...
By-tor
03-22-2006, 12:05 AM
I won't be suprised is some one tries to... blow George W. Bush.Well, something like that.
Razorback
03-22-2006, 03:22 PM
This Movie Is The Shit! This movie sucks in no way what so ever, The writing is fantastic, the casting in phenominal and the directing makes me want to blow up the white house. I won't be suprised is some one tries to be a neo Guy Fawkes and tries to blow up George W. Bush.
Yes, just like how the KKK was reborn after THE BIRTH OF A NATION. Yay radicalism!
Omaru
03-22-2006, 03:23 PM
I won't be suprised is some one tries to be a neo Guy Fawkes and tries to blow up George W. Bush.
I wouldn't mind a V mask but does he take is hat off in the film? he's not V if he doesn't show off his wonderful fringe
karmattack
03-22-2006, 03:28 PM
Yay radicalism!
http://www.metroactive.com/papers/metro/05.02.02/gifs/dogtown-0218.jpg
?
Zens7s
03-22-2006, 04:35 PM
Dude, that's like...totally fucking radical man.
Oh, Gag me you guys. Gag me with a spoon.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/straubdogg/Ryan/my_spoon_is_too_big.jpg
FanGirl
03-22-2006, 04:50 PM
I'm a banana!
karmattack
03-22-2006, 05:05 PM
My anus is bleeding!
FanGirl
03-22-2006, 05:09 PM
Yay!
Omaru
03-22-2006, 06:24 PM
I'm a banana!
In that case, can I ask you what time it is?
http://www.ecotox.dk/Resources/banana.jpeg
FanGirl
03-22-2006, 06:53 PM
Time for someone to break up the quotes from Rejected?
Omaru
03-23-2006, 02:55 AM
I just saw your internet banana ref and raised you an internet banana reference. Anyway I've spent £150 on dvds in the past 3 days. Thus
http://yogurt.ag.iastate.edu/media/images/RejectedConsumerWhore.png
karmattack
03-23-2006, 04:42 PM
So shut the fuck up.
P.S.
I love you.
Ok, so I saw the movie last night with the girlfriend and her roommate. If you really didn't like the movie, I think I can maybe see why. We all loved it though (me especially as a fan of the book). My girlfriend said she wants to buy it when it comes out on DVD.
If you want me to kiss your boo-boo, you gotta show me where it is first. :)
(...show me on the doll)
Psyche
03-23-2006, 04:56 PM
I just saw your internet banana ref and raised you an internet banana reference. Anyway I've spent £150 on dvds in the past 3 days. Thus
http://yogurt.ag.iastate.edu/media/images/RejectedConsumerWhore.png
i rasie you 150 pounds (sorry i dont feel like breaking out the character map) and give you $320 in 4 days (i've been really stressed lately. i buy dvds instead of eating ben and jerry's)
and i have it on good authority that most are crap movies >X(
ps i don't really know if i'll actually pay to see it. but i'll get around to it ..it looks..a lot like other 1984esque movies and id rather just go see/read 1984
$320 in 4 days
I've spent £150 on dvds in the past 3 days
HA! In the last TWO days, I spent $146,934.62... that I didn't even have!!!
*thrusts fists triumphantly into the air*
I'm the winner! I'm the... win... ner... wait a minute...
Oh God, what did I do...
Zens7s
03-24-2006, 10:23 AM
i rasie you 150 pounds (sorry i dont feel like breaking out the character map) and give you $320 in 4 days (i've been really stressed lately. i buy dvds instead of eating ben and jerry's)
and i have it on good authority that most are crap movies >X(
ps i don't really know if i'll actually pay to see it. but i'll get around to it ..it looks..a lot like other 1984esque movies and id rather just go see/read 1984Look on the bright side...if they are crap movies then you can always sell them back to a used store and get about 50% of your money in return, which means more cash to spend elsewhere.
If you really do watch that many movies at home I might recommend the unlimited 4 at a time option at netflix. For about $26 a month you can max yourself out. I did it before I got too busy at work again to have a real life. Now I am back to the two at a time option.
Psyche
03-24-2006, 11:07 AM
Look on the bright side...if they are crap movies then you can always sell them back to a used store and get about 50% of your money in return, which means more cash to spend elsewhere.
If you really do watch that many movies at home I might recommend the unlimited 4 at a time option at netflix. For about $26 a month you can max yourself out. I did it before I got too busy at work again to have a real life. Now I am back to the two at a time option.
eh. not all are crap. and that's the problem i buy them but i don't even think i've watched half of them. every time i go to watch a movie i say 'ehh i don't want to watch any of these' and then end up watching one of my tv shows on dvd. or the discovery channel
and i'm not too keen on netflix like i stated. they're actually being sued right now for discrimination b/c if you rent a lot from them they have a program that will delay availability of new movies to you b/c you rent a lot
mrndevildog
03-24-2006, 12:54 PM
[QUOTE=Omaru]In that case, can I ask you what time it is?
QUOTE]
Its peanut butter jelly time!!!
Sgt.Valentine
03-26-2006, 02:32 PM
I thought this movie was great, What about you guys?
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