Vyce 0 Report post Posted March 19, 2006 Oh man, you're not selling me on this. Because I liked the original Matrix, but the two sequels? I honestly like to pretend that neither exist. In my own little world, the Matrix was a standalone film. What? It had two sequels you say. lalalalalalalnotlistening....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reign 0 Report post Posted March 19, 2006 If you Google The Watchmen the first link is to Paramount Motion Pictures... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Zaius 0 Report post Posted March 19, 2006 What sucked about the "Matrix" sequels was the plot. Since this was written by someone who can actually create a good story, I'm not going to let the quality of the "Matrix" sequels impact my decision. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoCalMike 0 Report post Posted March 20, 2006 Oh man, you're not selling me on this. Because I liked the original Matrix, but the two sequels? I honestly like to pretend that neither exist. In my own little world, the Matrix was a standalone film. What? It had two sequels you say. lalalalalalalnotlistening....... I totally agree with your assessment of the Matrix Trilogy. They should have just made the first one, because quite frankly, the end of the movie is a perfectly acceptable END TO THE STORY. Once Neo knows he is the one, then the enemy doesn't stand a chance. There is no need for 2 sequels of fighting ad-naseum and lots of stuff blowing up, when we already know Neo is the one and will prevail. As far as V goes. I saw it today and enjoyed it, very good flick. I would provide more of a "review" but I just rented Undead, Thumbsucker and a History of Violence, and the GF is yelling at me to come put one of them on....lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CBright7831 0 Report post Posted March 20, 2006 I thought about seeing this but the reviews for it that I've read have just been brutal. This could wind up just being a rental for me. It's doing pretty good review-wise - it has a 75% at RT right now. I thought it was a great movie, but there was something that I didn't get. Why are all of those people (the lesbians, the girl) alive at the end of the film? I thought they were all killed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDH257 0 Report post Posted March 20, 2006 I didn't think the Matrix movies were that bad, just overated (including the first one, even though it's better than the sequals) and I loved V for Vendetta. I'm just trying to point out that I'm someone who's not a Matrix fan, but loved V for Vendetta Why are all of those people (the lesbians, the girl) alive at the end of the film? I thought they were all killed. I interpreted it as a visual continuation of what Evie was saying "he's Guy Fawks, he's you, he's me". Basicaly showing that they were all V as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CBright7831 0 Report post Posted March 20, 2006 I didn't think the Matrix movies were that bad, just overated (including the first one, even though it's better than the sequals) and I loved V for Vendetta. I'm just trying to point out that I'm someone who's not a Matrix fan, but loved V for Vendetta Why are all of those people (the lesbians, the girl) alive at the end of the film? I thought they were all killed. I interpreted it as a visual continuation of what Evie was saying "he's Guy Fawks, he's you, he's me". Basicaly showing that they were all V as well. Ah so they weren't really alive, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest InuYasha Report post Posted March 20, 2006 Plot Details: This opinion reveals major details about the movie's plot. In these politically charged times of ours, few films can truly be both Action and Political Commentary; but V for Vendetta pulls it off flawlessly. In the near future, approximately the year 2050, the US is in a state of civil war, the Middle East is an unending war zone, and Britain is under a totalitarian regime headed up by the sadistic and merciless High Chancellor. Everything, from the media to the hospitals to the food you eat to the music you listen to is controlled and censored. The government, a twisted combination of 1984 and The Handmaid's Tale, uses "morality" and "faith" to control the masses. While they don't come right out and say it's Christianity, the party symbol is a red double-horizontal-lined cross. Enter Evey, a non-descript woman who simply wants to go see "a friend," and is accosted by several "Fingers," party thugs who are somewhat between police officers and mob enforcers. They are about to rape her, when V, the male anti-hero protagonist, enters. He quickly defeats and humiliates the thugs, and then introduces himself to Evey, with a verbal barrage that would confuse even the most cunning linguistics. V then convinces Evey to join him on an errand; which V reveals is a commemoration of the attempted bombing of Parliament way back around the year 1605. They then continue on in several scenes together, where V commits several acts of gruesome murder. During this time, the British Chief of Police is slowly gathering clues as to the identity of V, but also keeps finding several clues about how the ruling party came into power. This all culminates with V, disguised as a long-dead party member, telling the Chief about the true origin and rise to power of the High Chancellor. Over the course of a year's time, the entire populace of Britain throws off their blinders as to the true aim and motives of the ruling party, and stages a massive civil disobedience protest, shortly before Parliament and Big Ben are leveled to the ground in a massive explosion. This movie contains several depictions of torture, murder, graphic violence, and "extreme social intolerance." While it's true that this is a "smart" movie, action fans will undoubtedly enjoy it for the stunning action sequences filled with knife and gun fights. However, I wouldn't recommend it for a date movie, since it's plot and story tend to lead more to political discussion than making out. Recommended: Yes Movie Mood: Serious Movie Suitability For Children: Suitable for Children Age 13 and Older Viewing Method: Other Film Completeness: Looked complete to me. Worst Part of this Film: Plot Would See Film Again: Yes, but I''ll wait for it on video I copied this straight from my review I wrote for another site, so the format is theirs, not mine. Also, the first look trailers for x-Men 3 and Silent Hill are playing on this movie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobobrazil1984 0 Report post Posted March 20, 2006 havent seen it yet but i'm curious if it follows the ending of the graphic novel, at least the part where... Evey actually becomes V? I saw the army of ppl wearing V masks in the trailer and heard about it which makes me wonder if Evey even becomes the sole V at all or if that's kinda lost in "everybody's V" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UseTheSledgehammerUh 0 Report post Posted March 21, 2006 V for Vendetta was the best "comic book roots" film I have ever seen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoCalMike 0 Report post Posted March 21, 2006 My one problem with the flick though is this....... THe fact that it was so easy for one of the President's aides to kidnap him and take him down to make the deal with V in the subway tunnel. I mean the whole movie up to that point made it seem like the President was this evil untouchable character, I mean he even addressed his own "most trusted" staff via TV SCREEN, so it made it seem like he was heavily secured. I wish they would have had a scene or two showing how the guy on his staff just rushed on in and captured him, and if it was that easy the whole time, you'd think with a government that corrupt, someone would have already killed him for some various reason, already Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AmericanDragon 0 Report post Posted March 21, 2006 How did the doctor recognize V's roses when they skipped that whole section of him growing the roses at Larkhill? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UseTheSledgehammerUh 0 Report post Posted March 21, 2006 The Chancellor (or "President") explained that he would be appearing live at Parliament to address the country, thus explaining his appearence in the town and subsequent capture. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fanofcoils Report post Posted March 23, 2006 I saw this movie. It was pretty good in the beginning but went downhill with a lot of boring stuff and thus I "didn't pay much attention" during the boring stuff which made up like half of the movie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Damaramu 0 Report post Posted March 23, 2006 What was the name of the song that played when the Bailey was blown up and then the one that played during parliments explosion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest InuYasha Report post Posted March 23, 2006 What was the name of the song that played when the Bailey was blown up and then the one that played during parliments explosion. The 1812 Overture, which, ironically enough, was written to celebrate England's victory after the defeat of Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special K 0 Report post Posted March 23, 2006 I saw this movie. It was pretty good in the beginning but went downhill with a lot of boring stuff and thus I "didn't pay much attention" during the boring stuff which made up like half of the movie. Congratulations. Apparently the only movie you would like is a series of explosions, maybe broken up with a sex scene. It would have to be shot with a static camera, though. Don't want you getting dizzy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fanofcoils Report post Posted March 23, 2006 I like comedy, drama, adventure, and action, not boring stuff that a lot of movies have. I felt I was on a dizzy ride at the fair when I watched Serenity which you are referring to, that movie didn't know how to tell a story and on top of that it makes you want to puke. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fanofcoils Report post Posted March 23, 2006 Its clone, Sin City, had some boring scenes as well (though it did have some exciting scenes). Even though both had some dull moments, which do you think is better, V for Vendetta or Sin City? I prefer Sin City. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anakin Flair 0 Report post Posted March 23, 2006 Its clone, Sin City, had some boring scenes as well (though it did have some exciting scenes). Even though both had some dull moments, which do you think is better, V for Vendetta or Sin City? I prefer Sin City. Where the HELL did you get that V was a clone of SIN CITY of all movies? I saw this at the IMAX, and loved it. I was a lot more spoiled on the movie than my friends I went with since I had read the book already, thus wasn't as suprised in some places. But overall I thought it was an excellent movie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fanofcoils Report post Posted March 23, 2006 It is a clone despite not being a "clone", it is very similar to it, what I mean is I think it is the closest thing to Sin City in any recent movie in the past 5 years or so. Get it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Damaramu 0 Report post Posted March 23, 2006 What was the name of the song that played when the Bailey was blown up and then the one that played during parliments explosion. The 1812 Overture, which, ironically enough, was written to celebrate England's victory after the defeat of Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo. Was it the same song for both scenes? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Damaramu 0 Report post Posted March 23, 2006 And damn I thought it was that song that HHH used to come out to. You know the one with the choir and everything? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kahran Ramsus 0 Report post Posted March 23, 2006 What was the name of the song that played when the Bailey was blown up and then the one that played during parliments explosion. The 1812 Overture, which, ironically enough, was written to celebrate England's victory after the defeat of Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo. Actually it was Napoleon's defeat in Russia (which would make sense since it was written by a Russian). Waterloo was in 1815. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guerillagenius Report post Posted March 23, 2006 It is a clone despite not being a "clone", it is very similar to it, what I mean is I think it is the closest thing to Sin City in any recent movie in the past 5 years or so. Get it? Are you drunk and retarded? Or just retarded? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anakin Flair 0 Report post Posted March 23, 2006 It is a clone despite not being a "clone", it is very similar to it, what I mean is I think it is the closest thing to Sin City in any recent movie in the past 5 years or so. Get it? No, I don't get it. One was about starting a revolution. the other was about Bruce Willis wanting to bang Jessica Alba (and really, who doesn't?) and killing a homicidal Frodo. The two movies have NOTHING in common, aside from the main character killing a bunch of people. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scroby 0 Report post Posted March 23, 2006 havent seen it yet but i'm curious if it follows the ending of the graphic novel, at least the part where... Evey actually becomes V? I saw the army of ppl wearing V masks in the trailer and heard about it which makes me wonder if Evey even becomes the sole V at all or if that's kinda lost in "everybody's V" Not stated for the movie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fanofcoils Report post Posted March 23, 2006 Sin City and V for Vendetta are similar movies. Their tone is similar too. You take when I say "clone" too literally.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fanofcoils Report post Posted March 23, 2006 I forgot to say their plots are similar, no they aren't identical, the plot is similar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special K 0 Report post Posted March 23, 2006 If you're going to make outrageous statements like that, back them up. The plots are not at all even similar, except, I guess, a corrupt authority rules the city/country, which would make All the President's Men and Sin City clones. How are their tones similar? Sin City is straight, exaggerated noir. V is not. You are the worst movie critic of all time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
