V for Vendetta

[Fire Me Boy!]

Anyone going tomorrow night?

I'll be there -- I can't wait to see this movie.

[Pants]

Anyone going tomorrow night?

I'll be there -- I can't wait to see this movie.

Going tonight at 10.

[Taco John]

The poet Swinburne insisted that even the weariest river winds somewhere safe to sea. The same can't be said for the Wachowski Brothers.

[Simplex3]

I'm still trying to figure out what's so threatening about a gay French mime with two pocket knives.

[Fire Me Boy!]

How about some hi-res pics of Natalie!!!


Say what you will, but she might be hotter bald. I love her either way.

http://www.natalieportman.com/images/movies/vendetta/vendetta95an-hi.jpg
http://www.natalieportman.com/images/movies/vendetta/vendetta42rn-hi.jpg
http://www.natalieportman.com/images/movies/vendetta/vendetta29qm-hi.jpg
http://www.natalieportman.com/images/movies/vendetta/vendetta50bo-hi.jpg

and my personal favorite
http://www.natalieportman.com/images/movies/vendetta/vendetta74ym-hi.jpg

[Skyy God]

Seeing it Sunday, possibly in IMAX.

[listopencil]

How about some hi-res pics of Natalie!!!


Say what you will, but she might be hotter bald. I love her either way.

http://www.natalieportman.com/images/movies/vendetta/vendetta95an-hi.jpg
http://www.natalieportman.com/images/movies/vendetta/vendetta42rn-hi.jpg
http://www.natalieportman.com/images/movies/vendetta/vendetta29qm-hi.jpg
http://www.natalieportman.com/images/movies/vendetta/vendetta50bo-hi.jpg

and my personal favorite
http://www.natalieportman.com/images/movies/vendetta/vendetta74ym-hi.jpg



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[Fire Me Boy!]

They all come right up for me. Anyone else having problems?

[Taco John]

How about some hi-res pics of Natalie!!!


Say what you will, but she might be hotter bald. I love her either way.

http://www.natalieportman.com/images/movies/vendetta/vendetta95an-hi.jpg
http://www.natalieportman.com/images/movies/vendetta/vendetta42rn-hi.jpg
http://www.natalieportman.com/images/movies/vendetta/vendetta29qm-hi.jpg
http://www.natalieportman.com/images/movies/vendetta/vendetta50bo-hi.jpg

and my personal favorite
http://www.natalieportman.com/images/movies/vendetta/vendetta74ym-hi.jpg


Those are fantastic... Is that a little bit of nipple I see in one of them?

[Miles]

Its not very often that a movie I am interested in seeing is shown in Imax. I will probably wait till next weekend to check it out to let the crowds die down a bit.

[Simplex3]

They all come right up for me. Anyone else having problems?
Fix the links or I will stab you in the face and pour anti-freeze down your throat. I'll leave f**king you up the ass to Goatcheeze.

[Taco John]

Oh, I've got this great link... Hold on, let me find it... It's a video of Natalie Portman -- get this -- HARDCORE RAPPING!

HA!

Oh hold on... I gotta find this one... It's just too much. Wait until you see it. You'll absolutely die!

[Pants]

They all come right up for me. Anyone else having problems?

You done broked dem.

[Miles]

They all come right up for me. Anyone else having problems?

Yeah that shit isn't working. I think the site prevents hotlinking of pics.

[Fire Me Boy!]

Taco saw them. Do you want me to post them -- they're friggin' huge.

[Fire Me Boy!]

Wait, apprently he didn't... I don't know what's wrong, they come up just fine for me. Hang on.

[Taco John]

Taco saw them. Do you want me to post them -- they're friggin' huge.



Nah, I was playin... He's right, they don't allow hotlinking...

I saw them, but only because I copied and pasted the links into my Google Toolbar

[Fire Me Boy!]

Then why the hell do they show up for me?

[Simplex3]

Then why the hell do they show up for me?
...because your PC already has them cached. Either that or the Image Link Screwing Up Bunny Squad is at work again.

[Taco John]

Then why the hell do they show up for me?



My guess... and mind you, it's only a guess... is that it's a sign that Natalie Portman wants to sleep with you... Think about it. YOU are the only one who can see pictures to her website hotlinked from an outside website. That says something man...

[Fire Me Boy!]

OK, so here's what you do.

http://www.natalieportman.com

go to left nav bar, click image galleries --> middle section, scroll down to movies/plays/short films 1993-present --> V for Vendetta --> there you go...


Or copy and paste the links. Sorry, guys.

[Fire Me Boy!]

My guess... and mind you, it's only a guess... is that it's a sign that Natalie Portman wants to sleep with you... Think about it. YOU are the only one who can see pictures to her website hotlinked from an outside website. That says something man...
YEEESSSSSSSSS!!! So long, suckers.

Can someone tell my wife we're divorced?

[Taco John]

...because your PC already has them cached. Either that or the Image Link Screwing Up Bunny Squad is at work again.


I wouldn't be so hasty to just gloss over my explination...

[Fire Me Boy!]

I wouldn't be so hasty to just gloss over my explination...
Out of curiosity I exited and cleared my cache, history, and everything else... still works. It's love, man... don't mess with true love.

[Taco John]

YEEESSSSSSSSS!!! So long, suckers.

Can someone tell my wife we're divorced?



The great author and satirist, Voltaire once said that anything too stupid to be said is sung. I'll be sure to do it in tune for her.

[Fire Me Boy!]

I feel dirty... I just gave rep to a donkey.

[Simplex3]

I wouldn't be so hasty to just gloss over my explination...
The most plausible explanation is that Ms. Portman hired the Bunnies to get him in bed.

[Fire Me Boy!]

Here's the NON-hi res versions. If you want the hi-res versions, after these load, add "-hi" to the file name just before the .jpg.

http://www.natalieportman.com/images/movies/vendetta/vendetta95an.jpg
http://www.natalieportman.com/images/movies/vendetta/vendetta42rn.jpg
http://www.natalieportman.com/images/movies/vendetta/vendetta29qm.jpg
http://www.natalieportman.com/images/movies/vendetta/vendetta50bo.jpg
http://www.natalieportman.com/images/movies/vendetta/vendetta74ym.jpg

[Fire Me Boy!]

I turned the last one into my new desktop.

[Pants]

Here's the NON-hi res versions. If you want the hi-res versions, after these load, add "-hi" to the file name just before the .jpg.

http://www.natalieportman.com/images/movies/vendetta/vendetta95an.jpg
http://www.natalieportman.com/images/movies/vendetta/vendetta42rn.jpg
http://www.natalieportman.com/images/movies/vendetta/vendetta29qm.jpg
http://www.natalieportman.com/images/movies/vendetta/vendetta50bo.jpg
http://www.natalieportman.com/images/movies/vendetta/vendetta74ym.jpg

ROFL

[Miles]

Here's the NON-hi res versions. If you want the hi-res versions, after these load, add "-hi" to the file name just before the .jpg.

http://www.natalieportman.com/images/movies/vendetta/vendetta95an.jpg
http://www.natalieportman.com/images/movies/vendetta/vendetta42rn.jpg
http://www.natalieportman.com/images/movies/vendetta/vendetta29qm.jpg
http://www.natalieportman.com/images/movies/vendetta/vendetta50bo.jpg
http://www.natalieportman.com/images/movies/vendetta/vendetta74ym.jpg

Nice pics.

[Simplex3]

Here's the NON-hi res versions. If you want the hi-res versions, after these load, add "-hi" to the file name just before the .jpg.

[Fire Me Boy!]

Does ANYONE see them? This is comical... they STILL work just fine for me.

[Simplex3]

Does ANYONE see them? This is comical... they STILL work just fine for me.
You suck at teh Intarweb.

[Fire Me Boy!]

And they showed up in everyone that just quote me... ya bastards.

[Fire Me Boy!]

You suck at teh Intarweb.
No, this is the first time this has happened to me... ever.

[Simplex3]

No, this is the first time this has happened to me... ever.
It's probably just stress. I wouldn't worry about it. However, if it keeps happening:


http://scd.mm-b1.yimg.com/image/771711743

[Fire Me Boy!]

Here's the ****ing attachments. lo-res.

[Pants]

Here's the ****ing attachments. lo-res.

Sweet. Thanks. *clay clay clay* :clap:

[dr00d]

so after bashing movie theatres, you start another thread about going to a movie theatre...

classic.

[Simplex3]

so after bashing movie theatres, you start another thread about going to a movie theatre...

classic.
I've found the rep button but where is the "Give Noob a Bowl of Antifreeze" button?

[keg in kc]

I'm vascillating. Maybe I'll see it, maybe I wont.

I'm not as excited as I was for Sin City a year ago. Not sure why.

[Fire Me Boy!]

I wasn't bashing theaters in the last one.



your and idiot.

[Taco John]

*http://www.coasttocoasttickets.com/images/concerts_clayaiken.jpghttp://www.coasttocoasttickets.com/images/concerts_clayaiken.jpghttp://www.coasttocoasttickets.com/images/concerts_clayaiken.jpg* :clap:

[Chiefs Pantalones]

My friends want to go see it Saturday, but I don't even know what it's about.

[Fire Me Boy!]

I've found the rep button but where is the "Give Noob a Bowl of Antifreeze" button?
No kiddin'... I'm liking dr00d less and less every time the ****tard posts.

[keg in kc]

My friends want to go see it Saturday, but I don't even know what it's about.It's about V's. And Vendettas. With some explosions and knife throwing. Or something. Oh, and the government is bad. I think.

[dr00d]

I wasn't bashing theaters in the last one.



your and idiot.

good one.

[Chiefs Pantalones]

It's about V's. And Vendettas. With some explosions and knife throwing. Or something. Oh, and the government is bad. I think.

LOL, thanks Kyle. Good lookin' out for me twice.

[dr00d]

I've found the rep button but where is the "Give Noob a Bowl of Antifreeze" button?

feel free to hide behind your big bad rep button since you obviously can't come up with a decent argument. I'm glad it makes you feel better.

[keg in kc]

As always, you can count on me.

[Fire Me Boy!]

feel free to hide behind your big bad rep button since you obviously can't come up with a decent argument. I'm glad it makes you feel better.
I don't know if you've met my friend, Iggy...

[Fire Me Boy!]

Congrats -- you and recycle are the two people on my iggy list. That's some good company.

[Simplex3]

feel free to hide behind your big bad rep button since you obviously can't come up with a decent argument. I'm glad it makes you feel better.
Check your rep dips**t.

[dr00d]

great, are we going to get into a fight about how your dad can beat up my dad now?

[Taco John]

feel free to hide behind your big bad rep button since you obviously can't come up with a decent argument. I'm glad it makes you feel better.



Noted businessman and philanthropist, Steven Ballmer once said that it would be absolutely reckless and irresponsible for anyone to try and break up Microsoft. Shut up n00b!

[Simplex3]

great, are we going to get into a fight about how your dad can beat up my dad now?
I don't know about all that but I'm pretty sure my dog f**ked your mom. :shrug:

[dr00d]

Check your rep dips**t.

haha, great job, I'm sure it takes far less effort to click a button than actually type something that resembles intelligence.

[keg in kc]

Which regular is masquerading as dr00d? Is it Kotter going schizophrenic again? Tom Cash?

Inquiring minds want do kn--err, don't care all that much.

[Simplex3]

haha, great job, I'm sure it takes far less effort to click a button than actually type something that resembles intelligence.
You'll notice you didn't even rate high enough for neg rep.

[dr00d]

Totally legit poster, check the IP <insert mod man name>

[Taco John]

Totally legit poster, check the IP <insert mod man name>



What? Is that some fancy way to say Internet Protocol or something?

Shut up n00b! :cuss:

[Simplex3]

Totally legit poster, check the IP <insert mod man name>

[dr00d]

ROFL, yes, if you know anything about administration, you can run a check on the backside of the board vs any other post on any ip, by any login name.

[dr00d]

apparently someone does, because otherwise I wouldn't have your panties in a wad.

[Simplex3]

ROFL, yes, if you know anything about administration, you can run a check on the backside of the board vs any other post on any ip, by any login name.
Wow, you're such a genious that you and this guy must be best friends:


.

[dr00d]

so do you have anything better to say or do than sit around and post pictures as your insults (insults already pre-made by someone other than yourself)?

[Simplex3]

so do you have anything better to say or do than sit around and post pictures as your insults (insults already pre-made by someone other than yourself)?

[Hammock Parties]

Natalie needs breast implants. A nice pair 'o C's.

[Simplex3]

Natalie needs breast implants. A nice pair 'o C's.
Like it would have any affect on your life what size breasts any real woman has.

[Hammock Parties]

Like it would have any affect on your life what size breasts any real woman has.

I'd look at more pictures of Natalie Portman...so yes, it would have an effect.

[Simplex3]

I'd look at more pictures of Natalie Portman...so yes, it would have an effect.
Yes, because without her you run out of porn.

[Hammock Parties]

Yes, because without her you run out of porn.

Hey, I'm just saying when I'm using google image search, Natalie Portman isn't entered that often.

[Rausch]

My friends want to go see it Saturday, but I don't even know what it's about.

It's about time you got new friends...

[dr00d]

now you have even more reason to hate

<< see avatar

[Rausch]

now you have even more reason to hate

<< see avatar

Never needed one before...

[Pants]

Meh, just got back from the theater and still deciding whether I like it or not. There are 1.5 action sequences and 2 explosions in the movie. A lot of emotion (some times a little lame) and some deep thoughts. I'd like it a lot better if it was better done.

[Taco John]

Meh, just got back from the theater and still deciding whether I like it or not. There are 1.5 action sequences and 2 explosions in the movie. A lot of emotion (some times a little lame) and some deep thoughts. I'd like it a lot better if it was better done.



Hahahahahaha!

If it was better done?

What? There weren't enough 'splosions for you? Only 1.5 action scenes and a couple of deep thoughts.

That's a fantastic review.

Let us know what you really thought when you aren't afraid of what people will think about it.

[Simplex3]

now you have even more reason to hate

<< see avatar
No, that's more like a reason to pity.

[Taco John]

For what it's worth, here is my review of it... (http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=137463) Because I intend to talk about the ideas and political themes in the movie, I decided to write it where people are comfortable with that kind of thing, and aren't just looking for well done explosions... which this movie also has, btw...

[Pants]

Hahahahahaha!

If it was better done?

What? There weren't enough 'splosions for you? Only 1.5 action scenes and a couple of deep thoughts.

That's a fantastic review.

Let us know what you really thought when you aren't afraid of what people will think about it.
Umm, that's not what I said. I mentioned the explosions and action scenes in order to inform people on what to expect, i.e. it's not an action flick like someone before was implying.

Don't worry, I'm not afraid of what people will think about it, I hope they see the glaring 9/11 comparisons instead of dismissing it as bullshit. Even with the great idea as it's backbone, the movie wasn't very well done. Editing, directing and pacing were average at best (Portman is amazing though). It was formulaic as shit, the whole [possible spoiler] love interest was pure Hollywood bullshit (yes, I thought about its other meaning - Natalie's character falling in love with the idea, not the man), it's still bullshit.

Conclusion: 8.2/10. Idea - very appealing to me, delivery (direction, not acting) - not up to par.

[Pants]

For what it's worth, here is my review of it... (http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=137463) Because I intend to talk about the ideas and political themes in the movie, I decided to write it where people are comfortable with that kind of thing, and aren't just looking for well done explosions... which this movie also has, btw...

Just read your review. Gee, thanks cap'n obvious. Although I highly doubt it'll be even close to what the Matrix became. It's pretty mind blowing, but only to certain people (which kind is the question best left for DC Forum). It'll be interesting to see the reaction from the masses, I don't expect much, though. It'll be just a movie, "nothing like the real life."

[Fire Me Boy!]

I'm still going... I actually didn't expect it to be an action film of any sorts -- it's a film about idealism, I think... I haven't read Taco's review, I didn't want spoilers. I think I have a pretty good grasp of what it is... besides, anything with Natalie Portman in I'll go see. She loves me, remember?

[Taco John]

I'm still going... I actually didn't expect it to be an action film of any sorts -- it's a film about idealism, I think... I haven't read Taco's review, I didn't want spoilers. I think I have a pretty good grasp of what it is... besides, anything with Natalie Portman in I'll go see. She loves me, remember?



I gave no spoilers... Just my impressions of the movie and the job the actors did...

[Fire Me Boy!]

I'll probably read it after tonight -- I don't normally read reviews before I see it. Besides, until recently i was the one reviewing stuff... bums me out. I miss that. That's the ONLY thing I miss about that job, but I do miss it. I'm trying to remedy that.

[David.]

I can't wait to see this. Not a HUGE wacho bro fan, but...this one just looked interesting.

[Deberg_1990]

This looks great....cant wait to see it. Im curious though, IM wondering if the Wachowski Bros. really directed it?? Ala Spielberg being the "real" director of Poltergeist?? BTW, did anyone know that Larry Wachowski is a Transexual?? Apparantly he had a sex change operation a few years ago.

[dr00d]

No, that's more like a reason to pity.

this from the guy using grover as an avatar.

nice.

[Inspector]

Never heard of it.

Damn, I need to pay more attention to things. Maybe watch TV more often. Then I'd know about this movie and maybe be familiar with Natalie Portman.

[Fire Me Boy!]

This looks great....cant wait to see it. Im curious though, IM wondering if the Wachowski Bros. really directed it?? Ala Spielberg being the "real" director of Poltergeist?? BTW, did anyone know that Larry Wachowski is a Transexual?? Apparantly he had a sex change operation a few years ago.
I've actually read he's a pre-op tranny... but, no... they didn't direct -- their protege directed. And I've heard you can tell they didn't direct it... the guy that did is a commercial director.

[patteeu]

This looks great....cant wait to see it. Im curious though, IM wondering if the Wachowski Bros. really directed it?? Ala Spielberg being the "real" director of Poltergeist?? BTW, did anyone know that Larry Wachowski is a Transexual?? Apparantly he had a sex change operation a few years ago.

The director is James McTeigue.

[Fire Me Boy!]

Yeah, I'd heard the name, just didn't want to look it up. Thanks! :thumb:

[patteeu]

I've actually read he's a pre-op tranny... but, no... they didn't direct -- their protege directed. And I've heard you can tell they didn't direct it... the guy that did is a commercial director.

James McTeigue worked for the W Bros on the Matrix films (as 1st Asst. Director whatever that means). According to IMDB, this is his first time as the main director. You probably know more about this than I do though.

[Fire Me Boy!]

James McTeigue worked for the W Bros on the Matrix films (as 1st Asst. Director whatever that means). According to IMDB, this is his first time as the main director. You probably know more about this than I do though.
He was their go-to guy... asside from assistant director stuff, he's made commericals, IIRC.

[Deberg_1990]

James McTeigue worked for the W Bros on the Matrix films (as 1st Asst. Director whatever that means). According to IMDB, this is his first time as the main director. You probably know more about this than I do though.

You can bet the Bros. had a big hand in this film though since they produced ..It just seems to have the feel of one of their films.

[Hammock Parties]

This film isn't about 9/11. It's about S&M.

[Fire Me Boy!]

FWIW, I thoroughly enjoyed the movie...

[Frazod]

I might go see Find Me Guilty this weekend. Ebert gave it a good write up, and from the commercials it looks funny as hell. Movie about a wise-cracking mobster (Vin Diesel) who represents himself in a multiple-mobster trial. Based on true story.

[Hammock Parties]

I might go see Find Me Guilty this weekend. Ebert gave it a good write up, and from the commercials it looks funny as hell. Movie about a wise-cracking mobster (Vin Diesel) who represents himself in a multiple-mobster trial. Based on true story.

I heard Vin gained 35 pounds for the role.

[Fire Me Boy!]

I might go see Find Me Guilty this weekend. Ebert gave it a good write up, and from the commercials it looks funny as hell. Movie about a wise-cracking mobster (Vin Diesel) who represents himself in a multiple-mobster trial. Based on true story.
It's actually been getting pretty good reviews overall... and he did gain significant weight for the role, and also is almost unrecognizable -- he's got hair.

http://image.ohmynews.com/down/images/1/yamanin_279919_1%5B433526%5D.jpg
http://ffmedia.ign.com/filmforce/image/article/695/695973/vin-diesel-20060314093704343.jpg

[Fire Me Boy!]

He looks kinda like Travolta in the second one.

[Sure-Oz]

diesel looks weird with hair hah

[FAX]

Have you guys heard of a movie called "NightWatch"? It's supposed to some Ruskie film? I've been invited to go and have never heard of the damned thing.

FAX

[FAX]

Have you guys heard of a movie called "NightWatch"? It's supposed to some Ruskie film? I've been invited to go and have never heard of the damned thing.

FAX

Never mind. Found it.

http://www2.foxsearchlight.com/nwnd/

FAX

[Chiefs Pantalones]

This movie was ok. I won't see it again. Just another Hollywood film pushing a political agenda, like Lord Of War, etc.

This movie was way overhyped, there was only like 2 action scenes and the rest was political garbage. They hyped it to be action-packed so you'd go see it, but what they do is slam your face with political crap most of the movie. I like the fact that it was about democracy and freedom, but come on...I don't want to hear about that in a supposed action movie, I'm not dumb, I know democracy is awesome, but I don't want to go watch a movie about it. Too much rah rah, this movie was. It's worth seeing once, I guess.

[Bowser]

This movie was ok. I won't see it again. Just another Hollywood film pushing a political agenda, like Lord Of War, etc.

This movie was way overhyped, there was only like 2 action scenes and the rest was political garbage. They hyped it to be action-packed so you'd go see it, but what they do is slam your face with political crap most of the movie. I like the fact that it was about democracy and freedom, but come on...I don't want to hear about that in a supposed action movie, I'm not dumb, I know democracy is awesome, but I don't want to go watch a movie about it. Too much rah rah, this movie was. It's worth seeing once, I guess.

I guess for me the most amazing part of this movie was the fact that the graphic novel was written 25 years ago.

[Chiefs Pantalones]

This movie definitely was not on the Matrix level, not even close.

I will say that the guy in the mask (agent smith from the matrix) did give a great performance, he's a great actor, but just too much political junk. I watch that every day on the news, I don't wanna go see 2hrs and 15mins of it in a theatre and pay $5 for it, when I can get it for free on CNN or FOX for about 20 minutes. All I'm saying is if you're gonna hype a movie to be an action movie, it better be that way, leave me the political crap.

[Sure-Oz]

I am probably going to see it today...

[Chiefs Pantalones]

I bet Scary Movie 5 will have a load of fun with this movie next year, lol.

The character V looked like Michael Jackson in about 20 years. The part where he was dancing with Portman with her head shaved reminded me of that. Looked like Jacko dancing with a little boy, ROFL.

[Bowser]

I bet Scary Movie 5 will have a load of fun with this movie next year, lol.

The character V looked like Michael Jackson in about 20 years. The part where he was dancing with Portman with her head shaved reminded me of that. Looked like Jacko dancing with a little boy, ROFL.

Any shrinks in the house?


:D

[Chiefs Pantalones]

Any shrinks in the house?


:D

LOL, I kid you not. Doesn't the character look like a futuristic MJ? His face finally falls off in the year 2017 so he has to put that mask on, but he keeps the girlish long hair, lol. :)

[Fire Me Boy!]

This movie was ok. I won't see it again. Just another Hollywood film pushing a political agenda, like Lord Of War, etc.

This movie was way overhyped, there was only like 2 action scenes and the rest was political garbage. They hyped it to be action-packed so you'd go see it, but what they do is slam your face with political crap most of the movie. I like the fact that it was about democracy and freedom, but come on...I don't want to hear about that in a supposed action movie, I'm not dumb, I know democracy is awesome, but I don't want to go watch a movie about it. Too much rah rah, this movie was. It's worth seeing once, I guess.
I guess I enjoyed it because I wasn't expecting and action movie -- I knew it was a political drama.

I didn't feel like they were trying to trick me at all. :shrug:

[Ecto-I]

I'm actually suprised that this movie is getting only a so-so response on the board. I saw it yesterday and thought it was EXCELLENT! The fact that the story was more plot-driven than action-driven is what made the movie so good. The acting was also excellent (although I'm not really sold on Natalie Portman's english accent). Maybe I'm in the minority here, but I would love to see this one again (especially if I can see it on an IMAX!)

[Fire Me Boy!]

I'm actually suprised that this movie is getting only a so-so response on the board. I saw it yesterday and thought it was EXCELLENT! The fact that the story was more plot-driven than action-driven is what made the movie so good. The acting was also excellent (although I'm not really sold on Natalie Portman's english accent). Maybe I'm in the minority here, but I would love to see this one again (especially if I can see it on an IMAX!)
I agree 100%... I'll own this one on DVD as soon as it comes out.

[Skyy God]

I'm actually suprised that this movie is getting only a so-so response on the board. I saw it yesterday and thought it was EXCELLENT! The fact that the story was more plot-driven than action-driven is what made the movie so good. The acting was also excellent (although I'm not really sold on Natalie Portman's english accent). Maybe I'm in the minority here, but I would love to see this one again (especially if I can see it on an IMAX!)

I'm in total agreement, having just got back from seeing on an 80' screen. I'll probably go see it in Imax next.

If your idea of entertainment is digital explosions and impossible action sequences, you'll be sorely disappointed. It's not another Matrix. If, however, you like ideas, plot, and character development in your movies, it's an excellent film to go see in the theater.

[Demonpenz]

I heard it was basicly iron eagle but with english accents

[KcMizzou]

I heard it was basicly iron eagle but with english accents...

[Chiefs Pantalones]

I'm in total agreement, having just got back from seeing on an 80' screen. I'll probably go see it in Imax next.

If your idea of entertainment is digital explosions and impossible action sequences, you'll be sorely disappointed. It's not another Matrix. If, however, you like ideas, plot, and character development in your movies, it's an excellent film to go see in the theater.

The Matrix had the plot, ideas, character development in those movies, and it had action mixed in. V is less action, more political agenda pushing. But yes, V does have a plot, and all that other stuff, but rather boring because we hear about this stuff on the news everyday. Boring, boring, IMO.

[QuikSsurfer]

Saw the flick last night and liked it. it was better than i thought it'd be though i have no real desire to buy the dvd when it becomes available. i'll probably see it again though. :) i am anxiously awaiting the opening of Silent Hill :) played the original games and the trailer looks niceee..

[Demonpenz]

...


what???

[KcMizzou]

what???Ian Eagle, CBS NFL play-by-play guy.

[Pants]

This movie definitely was not on the Matrix level, not even close.

I will say that the guy in the mask (agent smith from the matrix) did give a great performance, he's a great actor, but just too much political junk. I watch that every day on the news, I don't wanna go see 2hrs and 15mins of it in a theatre and pay $5 for it, when I can get it for free on CNN or FOX for about 20 minutes. All I'm saying is if you're gonna hype a movie to be an action movie, it better be that way, leave me the political crap.

Actually, one of the points of the movie was to show everything that is wrong with those channels, lol.

[Fire Me Boy!]

What I want to know is where Vanilla Thunder is going to see new releases for $5...

[Pants]

What I want to know is where Vanilla Thunder is going to see new releases for $5...

Rent.

[FAX]

Never mind. Found it.

http://www2.foxsearchlight.com/nwnd/

FAX

Well, it appears that I'm going to see this one tonight.

Looks a little wierd, but whateveh ... I do what I want.

FAX

[Fire Me Boy!]

Rent.
Vanilla Thunder said, "I don't wanna go see 2hrs and 15mins of it in a theatre and pay $5 for it, when I can get it for free on CNN or FOX for about 20 minutes." He said "theater and pay $5"... I just want to know what theaters he's going to for $5.

[Skyy God]

Actually, one of the points of the movie was to show everything that is wrong with those channels, lol.

This tells you everything you need to know about Vanilla's movie reviewing skillz.

[Chiefs Pantalones]

This tells you everything you need to know about Vanilla's movie reviewing skillz.

Oh please. Why see a movie about something you already know? If I would've known it was going to be about "those channels" I wouldn't have seen it.

It's kind of like watching a movie about drinking and driving...you know it's wrong, so why go see a movie about it? We know democracy is the way, so why make a movie about it? Why doesn't Hollywood make anything fresh anymore, like a new idea or something. Something original. All the movies coming out are sequels or remakes.

[KcMizzou]

All the movies coming out are sequels or remakes.Except, you know.... this one.

[Bowser]

Except, you know.... this one.

ROFL

[Chiefs Pantalones]

Except, you know.... this one.

This movie wasn't a new idea, though. It was a rah rah movie, it's been done...alot. People know the world is messed up, why make a movie about it? Duh. Lord of War, this one, etc.

[KcMizzou]

People know the world is messed up, why make a movie about it? Heh.



I give up.

[Pants]

Vanilla Thunder said, "I don't wanna go see 2hrs and 15mins of it in a theatre and pay $5 for it, when I can get it for free on CNN or FOX for about 20 minutes." He said "theater and pay $5"... I just want to know what theaters he's going to for $5.

Oh my bad, my reading comprehension sucks. All admissions are $5 till the end of March here in Lawrence.

[Skyy God]

Oh please. Why see a movie about something you already know? If I would've known it was going to be about "those channels" I wouldn't have seen it.

It's kind of like watching a movie about drinking and driving...you know it's wrong, so why go see a movie about it? We know democracy is the way, so why make a movie about it? Why doesn't Hollywood make anything fresh anymore, like a new idea or something. Something original. All the movies coming out are sequels or remakes.

There's this little site, rottentomatoes.com. You might have heard of it. People sometimes check out movies on it to see if it fits the profile of movies they like. There's a good chance it might provide a more accurate assessment of a movie than television trailers and hype.

[Fat Elvis]

Oh my bad, my reading comprehension sucks. All admissions are $5 till the end of March here in Lawrence.

Seriously?

[picasso]

Saw the movie, Loved it!!
Encompasses everything evil about the Bush administration that it could!

[Rausch]

This movie wasn't a new idea, though. It was a rah rah movie, it's been done...alot. People know the world is messed up, why make a movie about it? Duh. Lord of War, this one, etc.

Films that make you see how f'd the world is and make you think twice are more than worth it.

Films that employ a ****ing frog mime and some seriously weak Fanboy ties in an attempt to cash in on the Comix crowd suck...

[Chiefs Pantalones]

Films that make you see how f'd the world is and make you think twice are more than worth it.

Films that employ a ****ing frog mime and some seriously weak Fanboy ties in an attempt to cash in on the Comix crowd suck...

I thought movies were supposed to get you away from reality for about an hour and a half, not remind you of how messed up it is. You have to admit, Hollywood is running out of ideas, so they remake and sequel the crap out of movies. And now, they keep pushing political crap on people. It's been done, do something else to ENTERTAIN us. JMV.

[Chiefs Pantalones]

Seriously?

Yes, it's true. $5 for all March.

[Rausch]

And now, they keep pushing political crap on people. It's been done, do something else to ENTERTAIN us. JMV.

Why?

Hell, you can milk comic books for all the social commentary you need. As long as 90% of the public doesn't know that when you wrote it the world was 180 degrees different....and they don't.

Well, then yer' scott free...

[Demonpenz]

more like b is for boring

[Chiefs Pantalones]

I will say though, once again, that I enjoyed V's performance (that agent smith guy in the Matrix). I thought he was great.

[Taco John]

ENTERTAIN us.





Like all Wachowski movies at this point, It isn't a movie intended for a viewer to check his brain in at the door. They want you to think as they present concepts and connundrums that parallel real life crossing philisophical and politcal boundaries. Coming out of a Wachowski Brothers movie and complaining that you had to think reflects about as intelligently as complaining that you went to Krispy Kremes and now you're getting fat.

[FAX]

Well, it appears that I'm going to see this one tonight.

[URL]http://www2.foxsearchlight.com/nwnd/[URL]

Looks a little wierd, but whateveh ... I do what I want.

FAX

Now, this was an interesting and unusual movie. Russian version of an Underworldesque, sci-fi thriller. Probably one of the strangest cinematic productions I have ever seen.

FAX

[Sure-Oz]

Saw it tonight, great movie...

[Hammock Parties]

Like all Wachowski movies at this point, It isn't a movie intended for a viewer to check his brain in at the door. They want you to think as they present concepts and connundrums that parallel real life crossing philisophical and politcal boundaries. Coming out of a Wachowski Brothers movie and complaining that you had to think reflects about as intelligently as complaining that you went to Krispy Kremes and now you're getting fat.

Did you even see the 2nd and 3rd Matrix movies?

[Tribal Warfare]

Saw it tonight, great movie...


Saw it last week, and Hugo Weaving kicked serious ASS!!!!!!!

[Sure-Oz]

Saw it last week, and Hugo Weaving kicked serious ASS!!!!!!!
Yes, excellent job indeed, alot better than I thought it would be and I think it had just enough action as well.

[mcan]

My problem wasn't that I had to THINK... It was that the movie did all my thinking for me...


This movie was pretty bad. The first three minutes are exposition given through a damned television. Then there is an ultra cheezy 'save the girl' scene, at the end of which they try and make the hero sound intellectual, but he comes off as a nutjob, and quite goofy... Then, there is the ultra political stuff, but really it's just a thinly vailed attack at America's current administration, and Brittian's alliance with America's foreign policy. There is no middle ground. There is no wondering about who is right or wrong. The movie spells it all out for you. Natalie Portman is OK, but really this movie is far below her...


Thanks for your time, now flame away... I'm sure a lot of you guys liked this movie, and good for you. It's just not my cup of tea.

[Taco John]

Did you even see the 2nd and 3rd Matrix movies?




Several times in the theatre. I still havent purchased the third one yet, but it'll complete my collection where I'll watch it several times at home.

[CHENZ A!]

I watched V For, tonight , thought it was a good movie(I'd watch it again).. They reference "The Count of Monte Christo" alot... That movie is one of my favorites(the newest one).

[Adept Havelock]

I enjoyed it. The Wachowski's have a wicked sense of humor. I was really amused by the fact they cast the guy that played "Winston Smith" in 1984 as their "Big Brother".

That, and this little gem from Hugo Weaving:

"This visage, no mere veneer of vanity, is a vestige of the vox populi, now vacant, vanished, as the once vital voice of the verisimilitude now venerates what they once vilified. However, this valorous visitation of a by-gone vexation, stands vivified, and has vowed to vangquish these venal and virulent vermin vanguarding vice and vouchsafing the violently vicious and voracious violation of volition.

The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous. Verily, this vichyssoise of verbiage veers most verbose vis-à-vis an introduction, and so it is my very good honor to meet you and you may call me V."

All in all, a decent flick for something based on an overwrought comic book.

[keg in kc]

Just caught a matinee, not a bad flick.

[Aries Walker]

I enjoyed it. The Wachowski's have a wicked sense of humor. I was really amused by the fact they cast the guy that played "Winston Smith" in 1984 as their "Big Brother".

That, and this little gem from Hugo Weaving:

"This visage, no mere veneer of vanity, is a vestige of the vox populi, now vacant, vanished, as the once vital voice of the verisimilitude now venerates what they once vilified. However, this valorous visitation of a by-gone vexation, stands vivified, and has vowed to vangquish these venal and virulent vermin vanguarding vice and vouchsafing the violently vicious and voracious violation of volition.

The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous. Verily, this vichyssoise of verbiage veers most verbose vis-à-vis an introduction, and so it is my very good honor to meet you and you may call me V."

All in all, a decent flick for something based on an overwrought comic book.

I love that monologue.

I bet Hugo's glad he didn't have to do it "live".

[ChiefsFanatic]

I enjoyed it. The Wachowski's have a wicked sense of humor. I was really amused by the fact they cast the guy that played "Winston Smith" in 1984 as their "Big Brother".

That, and this little gem from Hugo Weaving:

"This visage, no mere veneer of vanity, is a vestige of the vox populi, now vacant, vanished, as the once vital voice of the verisimilitude now venerates what they once vilified. However, this valorous visitation of a by-gone vexation, stands vivified, and has vowed to vangquish these venal and virulent vermin vanguarding vice and vouchsafing the violently vicious and voracious violation of volition.

The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous. Verily, this vichyssoise of verbiage veers most verbose vis-à-vis an introduction, and so it is my very good honor to meet you and you may call me V."

All in all, a decent flick for something based on an overwrought comic book.

I just saw V tonight, and it is one of the most kick-ass movies I have seen in a long time. This speech was one of the best ever delivered in a movie. I wonder if it is straight out of the graphic novel.

I also like it when Creedy asked V why he wouldn't die. Ideas are bulletproof. Great stuff.

[keg in kc]

Think there's going to be a sequel?

[Taco John]

Think there's going to be a sequel?



Um... no... But I wouldn't be suprised if The Watchmen was turned into a movie on the heels of this...

[Barrymore50]

GREAT movie! My friends talked me into going to see it, and I'm glad I did! I can't believe it isn't a huge hit!

[keg in kc]

Um... no... But I wouldn't be suprised if The Watchmen was turned into a movie on the heels of this...The watchmen has been in development for a long, long time.

[Pitt Gorilla]

Here's how behind I am: I just watched this movie tonight. Very good flick.

[luv]

Here's how behind I am: I just watched this movie tonight. Very good flick.
Same here. Was just on HBO. I agree. Very good.

[Hammock Parties]

You guys should see it in HD. Damn.

[Ebolapox]

V was by far one of my alltime favorite movies... brilliant on all sides (but I've been blamed of being a wachowski 'brothers' fanboy)

[Hammock Parties]

The only thing I didn't like was the heavy-handedness of the political commentary. The "letter" scene really made me cringe. I didn't go into V expecting brokeback mountain.

[ChiefFripp]

Saw it opening day and bought the DVD the first day of release. I think I'll watch V again after reading this thread. Well either V or Children of Men.

[KurtCobain]

Think there's going to be a sequel?

It didn't seem like there would be. Some movies you just know. But V seemed conclusive. Kinda.

[Frazod]

Watching it on HBO as well (obviously a bit delayed). I have it on DVD, but it's one of those great movies that I'll watch if its on.

[wutamess]

I'm waiting for the sequel to Riddick.

[KurtCobain]

I'm waiting for the sequel to Riddick.

ha! you ended your post with dick!

[wutamess]

ha! you ended your post with dick!
:spock:

[KurtCobain]

:spock:

You know it made you laugh.

[big nasty kcnut]

I watched it it was pretty good. Love the benny hill like moment.

[Frazod]

You know it made you laugh.

It made me laugh. :D

[Hammock Parties]

Honestly, it's one of those few movies that make me tear up at the end. The ending moves me, and I'm not even a liberal.

[luv]

It made me laugh. :D
That's because you're easy.

[Frazod]

That's because you're easy.

Yeah, but I'm not cheap. :p

[KurtCobain]

Yeah, but I'm not cheap. :p

BUT BEER IS! so go everyone!

[chagrin]

:spock:


Heh, that was kinda funny.

Seriously though, why is Riddick your favorite?

I loved his character in Pitch Black, and I knew very well that Chronicles wasn't supposed to have anything to do with Pitch Black but still I was disappointed. I was going to buy the special collector's edition (which does include a 3rd movie) but didn't because I felt let down.

I'm just curious to read your take on it.

[wutamess]

Heh, that was kinda funny.

Seriously though, why is Riddick your favorite?

I loved his character in Pitch Black, and I knew very well that Chronicles wasn't supposed to have anything to do with Pitch Black but still I was disappointed. I was going to buy the special collector's edition (which does include a 3rd movie) but didn't because I felt let down.

I'm just curious to read your take on it.

I honestly don't know why I love that movie.
That's the only Vin Diesel movie I really care for so it's not him.

I guess I just love the movies action, plot, and flow.
It's very quotable. A lot of other people don't know why I love the movie so much either.

I watched PB after watching Riddick and wasn't really impressed.

[wutamess]

BTW... I did get Kyra in the baby's name.

Kayleb Lucy Kyra...

[Mr. Laz]

i enjoyed V too


of course i'm a bit of a Natalie Portman freak so i imagine that influenced my opinion quite a bit.

[Deberg_1990]

Heh, that was kinda funny.

Seriously though, why is Riddick your favorite?

I loved his character in Pitch Black, and I knew very well that Chronicles wasn't supposed to have anything to do with Pitch Black but still I was disappointed. I was going to buy the special collector's edition (which does include a 3rd movie) but didn't because I felt let down.

I'm just curious to read your take on it.


I think Riddick is pretty underrated. Sures, its not a classic or anything, but its not awful either. Its actually pretty well made, has a decent story, and the baddies are pretty nasty.


The more i watch it, the better i like it.

[chagrin]

I think Riddick is pretty underrated. Sures, its not a classic or anything, but its not awful either. Its actually pretty well made, has a decent story, and the baddies are pretty nasty.


The more i watch it, the better i like it.


I enjoyed the storyline, my problem were the actors chosen, Colm Fiore (sp?) was a bad choice IMO, and the Karl Urban guy was pretty bad too. I think that's what did it for me. I liked the first half the best.

[Baby Lee]

What was surprising for me, after it being touted as a big-budget epic, how claustrophobic it was. Everything is interiors, cellars, hallways and alleys.