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Windbreaker, I agree with you. The film has some interesting ideas, but does very little with them. The structure and pacing are lumpy- certain things are just not explored enough (like Portman's evolution, the ramifications of Weaving's idealogy), something that I couldnt help thinking about while watching all those police-procedural scenes with Stephen Rea (who's a badass, by the way), and the photography at times painfully average, especially considering the material, many scenes have the potential for way, way stronger imagery, and just cry out for a more capable director. I know I'm in the minority here, and I certainly don't hate the picture, so I won't argue with anyone. My friends loved the hell out of it. Of course, the film does have its moments- the John Hurt scenes, Portman's perf, and the dynamic between Portman and Weaving. The sense of discovery on Portman's part was one of my favorite parts about the film, and I really wish the script delved into that more. And, she doesn't look half-bad
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Re: *** Official V FOR VENDETTA Discussion Thread
[wince]
Windbreaker? [scans to top of page] This is still the HTF right?
I loved
V for Vendetta too, both halves. I certainly prefered it to seen-it-all-before summer biggies POTC: DMC and Superman Returns (and wishes he hadn't). V's probably my film of the year. I wasn't that impressed with the dvd extras though, where you get to know more about Guy Fawkes than you do about the film. Which probably means a 3-disc extended edition will be out sometime next year.
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Huge Superman Returns fan eh Chris?
And I don't know why, it was dull as dishwater. It'll probably play better on tv. I loved V because the character was pretty unique, for film. Instead of a superhero or super'man' we have a badly scarred super-terrorist or super-anarchist as I prefer to call him, filled with hate and desire for vengeance. Infinitely more interesting than the man of steel, don't you think?
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Not when he is diluted to the extent that the audience is able to comfortably cheer him on in the same way they would Superman or Batman. At least Superman Returns was up front about it.
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Just watched V last night. When i woke up it was over,darn boring.
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Oh dear, maybe the filmmakers should have given V the ability to fly, rescue Evey from a stricken airplane or something, might even keep you awake what?
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Just watched V last night. When i woke up it was over,darn boring.
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Yes. Movies that challenges your mind are always boring.
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Even though I'm not a big fan of the film, I do applaud the film for trying to do something much more creative than a typical big-budget production. It's a pretty ambitious picture, and deserves credit for that.
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I agree. I think the real-name rule needs to stay, badly. (I mean, no offense, but, Jedi
Fonger???) It's a good way of making people realize that this forum is elite, not your typical forum.
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V is a perfect example of how movies should be made. Great story, enough good action to carry the film, great acting and a good cast. It doesn't get much better!
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Dany
What exactly did you not like about it ? It doesn't really add much to the discussion if all you have to say is it's boring. Sure the film has problems and if you were expecting the kind of film that the trailer made it out to be I can understand you would be disappointed, but I wouldn't label it as boring
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Made me think why did i rent this? Oh well.
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I didnt say you couldn't say that ( I wouldn't label it as boring but you can if you want)- just wanted you to expand on why. I assumed the reason you posted was to "discuss" the film and there isn't a lot to discuss about your post. If you dont want to, fine, just dont see the point of posting in a discussion thread otherwise.
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I have no desire to watch it again.
