*V FOR VENDETTA* had us vibrating (First time watching reaction) 

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The great part about V is he is equal parts Batman and Joker. Very driven very intelligent very dedicated to his cause but he also understands the subtleties of a little psychological warfare and even possibly a little terrorism thrown in

This movie is somehow even more unsettling now than it was the first time I saw it way back in highschool. It feels so close to real life now, such an easy ledge to tip over into.

V is one of those films that every time you watch it you find something that you didn't see me before and it just gets better and better with each additional watching

I love this movie for many reasons and one of my favorites is that John Hurt played the chancellor considering that he played the protagonists in 1984.

Hugo Weaving played himself the whole film. Takes a certain kind of actor to not show their face the whole film

One nice little detail that no one notices or mentions is that V's disguise when he's laying out the whole story for the inspector is Alan Moore, the author of the graphic novel. They tidied him up a bit, but it's clearly him.

A seriously underrated movie about how easily society can accept an authoritarian regime under the pretense of stability and security... I cannot help but feel that it mirrors the current state of western democracies today.

My favorite trick they used making this is the different masks....different finishes to convey emotions...from high gloss to matte....very subtle.

V is reborn in flame from the fire at the facility while Evey is reborn in water after she was captured. It's such a stark contrast but it explain their development so well. In the first half of the story, Evey is a pretty passive character, never taking an active stance (the movie changed her encounter with the bishop, in the original novel, V abbandons her after the kill, while movie Evey has more agency trying to run away, something that imho hurt the overall message of the rebirth scene), but after her rebirth, she's much more decisive and active to the plot

Hugo Weaving is the smartest character actor in the business. If the work dried up tomorrow. His retirement plan has the entire Convention circuit covered

For those who don't know the history the real Guy Fawkes was not hung. After being captured and tortured so badly that you can see it in his signature from when he was first captured to his last signature how bad they messed him up. They actually brought him out in public to hang him as a symbol to the people but instead of doing that he instead jumped off the stairs and ended up breaking his own neck on the ground on impact.

This movie is a treasure trove of beautiful and profound quotes that are so fitting for any time we may be living in and it’s a shame not many people actually know about it

James Purefoy was originally cast as V but left after a few weeks of shooting. It’s hard to imagine another voice now but it is interesting that Hugo wasn’t the original actor

I so LOVE this movie. I stop for almost every reaction I come across, so I can 'feed' off their reaction like I'm a psychic vampire. I'm glad you liked it.

John Hurt was also the main guy in 1984. It makes for an interesting juxtaposition between the two films.

One of my all-time favourite movies, just such great performances, great cinematography and great writing.

One of my favorite movies. Loyalty, honor, and devotion are things that really pull at my heart strings. When Evey says 'no' to taking her hand off the lever, it always hits me hard.

Fun fact: The High Chancellor - the big face on the screen - is played by the late, great John Hurt..... who also played the main character in the 1984 adaptation of George Orwell's "Nineteen Eighty-Four".

This is one of those movies that will never loose relevancy. Truly a work of art

My dad showed me this movie when I was maybe around 13/14 years old. I remember reading 1984 and finding a lot of similar themes and ended up using a lot of imagery from the movie for a film project on 1984, particularly the scenes of the big screen and High Chancellor representing Big Brother. V for Vendetta and 1984 will always be some of my favorite pieces of media.

Once did a small study about the score of this movie. There’s so many small nuances like when the orchestra goes from major to minor during V’s recorded speech when he tells people that something is very wrong with the society. Thanks for doing this one guys! Appreciate you!

Absolutely love this movie, so glad you guys decided to review it

This is technically the first DC movie in the 2000s (its a Vertigo Comics/DC property), so the door is wide open for you to watch more DC films

I watch this movie every November 5th. The impact it has on me is no less today than it was almost 20 years ago.

Hugo Weaving was behind the mask in some scenes, replacing the original cast actor, which was James Purefoy, who had to abandon production. As for the novel, V was an anarchist, not a freedom fighter, and that's one of the things that angered Moore, a declared anarchist, the most (not the only one, though).

Hugo Weaving was most definitely in the suit for basically all of the dialogue shots. I'd expect he also did a lot of the fight work as this was done post-The-Matrix

I have had a complicated relationship with this movie. I was a fan of the original Alan Moore comic for years before this movie was made, and I was both excited and nervous about seeing it. Considering how bad comic book adaptations were, for the most part, it was definitely a gamble to attempt to adapt something as dense as one of Alan Moore's more political works. Upon release, I thought it was...ok. A massively trimmed-down and altered story, with several elements that I considered vital to the story omitted, an American leading lady, sub-Matrix action... However, upon repeated viewings the film has definitely grown on me. Weaving's performance and delivery is excellent. Portman's performance (especially during the Valerie sequence) is profoundly moving. The supporting cast is stellar. The tone is, if you can believe it, considerably less bleak than the comic whilst still conveying the oppressive feeling. There are a few mis-steps, in my humble opinion, but it holds up very well and is still an enjoyable movie to watch.

I. Was. OBSESSED. With this movie after I saw it as a teen. I used to sit in class and memorize the V speech when he meets Evey, can still quote it on cue from memory.

as someone living in the uk, this movie is THE BEST, it gives me chills, that ending climax

Interestingly, Adam Sutler (the "easy role") is played by John Hurt. John Hurt also played the lead, Winston Smith, in 1984 - the 1984 adaptation of Nineteeneightyfour (that's a mouthful). Basically the same film, but John Hurt playing the oppressed rather than the oppressor!

There are very few movies that give me goosebumps anymore, but I remember watching thing and having chills because it was just making me feel so much. Valerie's story, the little girl... One of the things I loved about this movie was that it made bold choices, not just artistic ones but thematic ones. This movie has a point of view, a clear sense of moral and ethical right and wrong. And it's not the sort of "wrong" that is the Galactic Empire goose-stepping around, it's the kinda of wrong or injustice that you can feel in your bones. I feel like that's what pissed off some conservative media pundits. They were all complaining "this movie is preaching that it's wrong for conservative movements to demonize gay people," and the rest of society was like... "yeah, because it is." Another thing I give this movie a ton of credit for is how cynical its view of modern government and media is and how spot on, as well. This dystopian future feels SOOOOO plausible.

As far as react channels go, this is one of the best I have seen. Easy going and not trying too hard to overreact. Its like an excuse to rewatch old favourites with friends. I also appreciate the editing and subtitles. Well done!

I have not watched this film for a long time and seeing this reaction to it makes me want to watch it again. Good work on this.

The movie was tough to watch back then, its tough to watch right now. And as much as id like that to happen, with the way things are going I can not see its message becoming irrelevant anytime soon.

My godson's favourite movie. We turned up to a late screening at the London IMAX a few years after release. He was 11, it is/was a 15. The usher took one look at him...... and waived us through. Dude got it.

Mind twisting fact: in "Matrix" Hugo Weaving played the Agent Smith, one of the main enforcers fo the oppression, whereas John Hurt, here as High Chancellor Sutler, the main oppressor, played the role of Winston Smith in Michael Radfords' adaptation of Orwell's "1984". Both of them "switched sides" across two different movies :D

When you said the thing about the title High Chancellor being suspicious, that made me think of my first watch through of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. The second they introduced Fuhrer Bradley, I was like, "with a title like that, this dude has to be a bad guy."

"I can't get over how big that monitor is..." You need to see "1984" (1984) You'll understand why John Hurt was cast in that part.

Weaving carries this movie on the strength of his voice alone.

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Truly on of my favourite movies, exited to see this In my notifications

That motion blur following the knives in V's death scene is exactly why I throw knives. The complex tumble, going just where I intend, is beautiful to me, especially when I can dance around and whip or huck the knives. You can throw fast and hard and accurately, without spin, with throwing spike technique, but for me, that defeats the purpose. The complex, compound motions are mesmerizing and serene, a sort of dynamic meditation, like pool in many ways. I like to play darts with steak knives, and I can hit the button often enough to make me feel good (gets me kicked out of bars, though).

V was supposed to be Marc Purfoy. But he left. 50% of the movie was filmed. That is why the mask never comes off. If you look close you can tell where it is Weaving and where Purfoy. They are VERY different sized men.

They actually played down V's quoting things in the movie. He did it all the time in the book. Good variety too. For example, he introduced himself to the priest saying "please allow me to introduce myself, I'm a man of wealth and taste," taking off his mask to reveal horns (quote from the stones song Sympathy for the Devil.) Continuing the theme, when the priest asks who he is, he quotes one of Charles Manson's followers; "I am the devil, and I come to do the devil's work." He does it so often that when Evey pretends to be him showing up for the crowd after V dies, she introduces herself with a Twain quote; "rumors of my death have been greatly exaggerated"

Probably my favorite movie of all time. Definitely applicable to today...

I can't tell you if the film was a financial success, I can only guess that many people weren't ready for it then. Times are different now. It's much easier to imagine that something like this could happen in England.. .

It may have been a screenplay by the Wachowskis, but the comic they adapted was by Alan Moore, so I would describe V for Vendetta as being 'by' him, more than anyone else.

I saw this movie so long ago, but now days, its scary to see how true it is to life. A pandemic, government forcing fear to the people need them. It just really hits home.

I can’t remember how much of a box office success it was, but it was DEFINITELY a big pop culture moment (aka - why we still know that iconic mask because Anonymous took it as their symbol and this movie even inspired the Anonymous movement). I was obsessed with this movie as an edgy 14-year-old 🤣 For Halloween that year, my high school allowed costumes. I went as V and didn’t let anyone know who I was (of course, until classroom roll call 😂) That is such a core memory for me and I had so much fun. I got a lot of compliments on it, had some fake daggers with me, & just kinda snuck & stalked around school all day. Didn’t break character unless absolutely necessary. I was committed 😂 I knew the instant I saw the movie I wanted to do V for Halloween. I had even come up with a few fun phrases like V’s in the gap between that spring and fall. It’s the one Halloween that I went ALL OUT and I’ll never forget it. It got in my school yearbook for that year.

Based on the graphic novel series, published from 1988-1989. At the time of the film's release, the story was relevent to a post 9/11 world. All speaking to the state of nations, governments and societies. This was the directorial debut of James McTeigue (2nd unit for The Matrix Trilogy). The Wachowskis' next project after The Matrix Trilogy as producers/screenwriters. Hugo Weaving as V was incredible and the end result of the story means so much. The infamous mask itself has gone for beyond it's one presence in the film. November 5th as the actual holiday of Guy Fawkes Day makes the character of 'V' so meaningful.

I watch this movie every november 5th. One of my favourites from my younger years

I haven't seen this movie in a long time. I really feel this should've been Natalie's Oscar win! Black Swan was great but that could've been her second Oscar win.

Watching it now is like watching the last 4 years events.

This is a masterpiece, so underrated.

I would like everyone to know how nice John Hurt was.He lived in Cromer Norfolk UK he was from our area,Cromer is a small town we met him few times e.g.at the doctors he was so down to earth just used normal GP like all of us.at Christmas tree lights switch on event so many people wanted his autograph that he stayed 3h AFTER the show in the cold to give everyone an autograph how do I know that? My daughter was the very last one at the queue! He was just a wonderful person.greetings from 🇬🇧

I honestly don't know how you can yap so damn much and pay attention to the dialogue in a film at the same time. It's impressive.

33:25 In ALMOST all the scenes it WAS Hugo Weaving under the mask (NOT an extra), except for the fire scene, when stunt double Chad Stahelski literally walked through fire (wearing just a special refrigerated fire resistant gel and a g-string), and several scenes shot in the first month of filming when James Purefoy (the actor originaly cast in the role) was playing the part. He left after 7 weeks citing creative differences with the film-makers and was replaced with Weaving, but some of his takes remained in the movie, albeit with Weaving's voice overdubbed in post production. The director said HE could tell the difference due to subtle differences in the way they moved, but doubted the audience would ever be able to tell.

I would love to see a what-if DC crossover with V and Batman because I believe their values mesh really well even though he is a little bit more Joker at heart embracing the chaos of freedom

It was Hugo Weaving behind the mask as I saw making of behind the scenes stuff and he was there without his mask on, fantastic film I really enjoyed this.

25:00 In the comic this is around the time the police man drops acid a d trips out in the burnt out ruins of the test centre.

One of my all time favourite movies. Hits a bit harder if you are a brit because november the 5th is basically our july 4th but so very relevant with how governments are going these days :( Hugo Weaving did amazing, the coroners death scene is just wonderful and valeries story never fails to make me tear up :< I dont know any lgbtq+ person that doesnt get emotional there. Just so well made and balanced and honestly the only real weak part is portmans accent but thats the tiniest nitpick on such an epic movie! I'd recommend watching 1984 after this, it plays on very similar themes and stars john hurt as the main character.

Watching this movie in the middle of Covid lockdown in 2021 was incredible and terrifying!

One of my all time favorite movies.

Alan Moore is a genius. This, Watchmen, Batman Killing Joke etc etc.

John Hurt who played the leader in V also played Winston in the movie version of 1984. Great callback to Big Brother is watching! Amazing Actor!

AMAZING movie. Valerie's story and Evey in the rain still breaks me EVERY time, even seeing it in a review or reaction.

Best thing is that the head on the big screen played the main role in the film 1984 where he was the one being subjected to re-education by the State. Now he's the State.

When you mention Natalie Portman's accent, I'm english myself and went years thinking this was Keira Knightly it was so convincing. hah

Valerie's letter got me through an incredibly difficult time as a teen and I'd love to get her last lines tattooed at some point. Also, this might seem like a random suggestion but if you want some more Hugo Weaving being amazing then you should watch The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert!

The torture sequence gets me everytime

I f***ing love watching you guys react, especially to this film. One of my favorites. I've watched it so many times.

Finally! Where have you guys been? I've had to rewatch all your reactions several times wating for you.

In the italian version V was dubbed by Gabriele Lavia. His voice is truly epic.

Absolutely love this movie, a dash of 1984 with big brother watching you mixed with batman. And all of that sugarcoated in a British accent

My sister has "Ideas are bulletproof" with the flowers tattooed over her upper chest. Also gets stopped by airport security if you wears a shirt that shows it.

The chancellor being on the big screen and never in person is a reference to the "big brother" character from 1984, who is just a shadowy silhouette on posters and screens.

I still remember the first time I watched this. The feelings that it engenders are unreal.

From what I heard, the writer for the comic for V for Vendetta was outraged by the film, which took what he considered a powerful work of art that he believed could change the world through paradigm shift and turning it into a schlock action film.

This takes place in 2022 let that sinc in

Literally, anything Alan Moore makes is gold.

Big guy on the Tv is John Hurt. Was also in 1984. Now John Hurt is essentially big brother

The "Big Guy" on the screen is John Hurt, the actor from Alien, who had the creature burst out of his chest.

A master piece, intemporal movie !

This movie ages like fine wine. And yes, Hugo Weaving was absolutely great. Sure, the writing helped a lot. Overall an awesome movie.

I love your reactions so much. Really enjoyable to watch you guys work through movies. ❤

Ok, you got me with the nordvpn segway, I busted out laughing at that "subtle" transition.

In the scene where the inspector says he can see everything clearly, shots from the past and future are shown. In one them its an older inspector and a pregnant Evey, implying they end up together and carry on V's fight

In a similar fashion I suggest Equilibrium

Regarding Mr. Creedy and his garden, I found this quote from Doctor Who (Ep: Heaven Sent): "What, are you gardeners? I hate gardening! What sort of a person has a power complex about flowers? It’s dictatorship for inadequates. Or to put it another way, it’s dictatorship."

I really like that the fireworks in the final scene form a "V" in the sky! 🙂

The Chancellor is John Hurt, like from the movie of 1984 lol also the guy that had a creature crawl out of his gut in Alien (and Spaceballs:-)

Hugo Weaving, from Priscella, LOTR, the Matrix-es, and of course, this, V, is a gem. Acting like this is a gift to us all

Yea, this has been my favorite movie since I first saw it. I didn't even know it existed for years, then my wife showed me it one night when we first started dating, we had a movie night at her apartment and we had a nice dinner we cooked together and she put in this DVD and she told me she loved this movie and I needed to see it because I was "missing out". We watched it in near silence cuddled up and I said afterwards "wow, this is my favorite movie I've ever seen"...and it has stayed that way for going on 15 years now. I still watch it at least once a month. Just a great film. Also I was inspired to give roses to all of my victims as well. So I grow roses in our yard for all the ants and beetles and other insects I annhilate with the lawn care lol.

You can see a lot of this performance in his betrayal of The Red skull is well but very powerful performance a very verbose character that pretty much fills up the entire room simply by being in it but I think that might just be Hugo Weaving in general because he pulls out a very similar presents in The Matrix and Lord of the Rings

I remember vaguely watching this movie with little knowledge or interest but the more I saw the more I was sucked in and by the end I was blown away and hungry for more. I very rarely see a movie by chance and become such an instant fanboy but I went out immediately the next day and bought my own copy. Great film, I like to recommend and share this one.

Every video that manages to find my feed has been gold! Stay Nice!

The cape adds so much to a character.

I follow dozens of reaction videos people. You guys are very perceptive and insightful!

I just found your channel because I was looking for reactions to this movie. I love this movie and your guys reaction to it :)