Crash Tofu and were having a great discussion about this. Both of us had read the graphic novel first and so much of our discussion was about the differences and similarities - what they got right and where they went astray. But I'll spare rehashing our conversation so we can have it again here on Nightscrawlers with more people!
I thought it was great with only a few minor quibbles about additions that didn't seem necessary reguarding the relationship between V and Evey. The depiction of the state of the totalitarian fascist government in Britian was perfectly chilling though. And Hugo Weaving - acting really only with his voice, was an amazing V. I can't think of anyone doing a better job.
After the matrix trilogy, it was nice to see the Warchowski Brothers really pushing the envelope again too.
The scene in the television station was pretty well done, but I liked the monologue in the graphic novel so much better. He doesn't start from the troubles in Britain, he judges the entire human race from the time they swung down from the trees.
I've had some good conversations on the differences. I liked the movie a lot, but it seemed like they were two pretty different stories being told.
You always know where the X-Men have been
because it's always on fire.
I haven't read the graphic novel yet, but I really enjoyed this movie.. the story was great and it was honestly the first movie I've enjoyed seeing in months:D
saw it on opening day. keeping the ticket stub in my wallet, which I do with all my favorite films.
one thing bothered me, personally: one of the themes was how governments crack down on minorities when they become authoritarian, especially sexual minorities. now, last I heard, "Larry" Wachowski recently finished a long series of surguries to become "Linda" Wachowski. but in the credits it says "The Wachowski Brothers". was it just a rumor, or is she not out and being very hypocritical?
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saw it on opening day. keeping the ticket stub in my wallet, which I do with all my favorite films.
one thing bothered me, personally: one of the themes was how governments crack down on minorities when they become authoritarian, especially sexual minorities. now, last I heard, "Larry" Wachowski recently finished a long series of surguries to become "Linda" Wachowski. but in the credits it says "The Wachowski Brothers". was it just a rumor, or is she not out and being very hypocritical?
Well if you havent heard anything new about Linda then i would bet that was just rumor
as its three years old.
