Remember remember the fifth of November..

Izulde · 11-25-2009, 02:01 AM

Remember remember the fifth of November.. the gunpowder treason and plot.. but I see no reason why the gunpowder treason should ever be forgot.

Damn, I love Natalie Portman's voice when she says that.

Great movie, too, though I was skeptical of hearing all the hype, which is why it'd sat untouched on my shelf for umpteen years.

Neon_Chaos · 11-25-2009, 02:18 AM

In view, a humble vaudevillian veteran, cast vicariously as both victim and villain by the vicissitudes of Fate. This visage, no mere veneer of vanity, is a vestige of the vox populi, now vacant, vanished. However, this valorous visitation of a by-gone vexation, stands vivified and has vowed to vanquish these venal and virulent vermin van-guarding 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, so let me simply add that it's my very good honor to meet you and you may call me V.

Dr. Sak · 11-25-2009, 07:59 AM

She's pretty hot in person too!

I've never seen this movie the whole way though, I always catch it about a third or a fourth of the way in.

Malificent · 11-25-2009, 08:12 AM

I don't know what it is about the Wachowskis, but their movies are eminently rewatchable for me. I've seen the Matrix and V for Vendetta about 8000 times, it feels like.

bionicgrov · 11-25-2009, 08:12 AM

Agreed. Awesome movie and very underrated.

Autumn · 11-25-2009, 09:03 AM

Pretty good example of an adaption done well. They didn't try to stick like glue to the original, but created their own take on it, which had value of its own.

Chief Rum · 11-25-2009, 10:35 AM

Yup, this is one I really like, too.

I hadn't been a huge Natalie Portman fan (as a man, I mean), but she looks fantastic in this one before she shaves her head. After that, sorry, I'm not into bald chicks.

Apathetic Lurker · 11-25-2009, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Chief Rum

Yup, this is one I really like, too.

I hadn't been a huge Natalie Portman fan (as a man, I mean), but she looks fantastic in this one before she shaves her head. After that, sorry, I'm not into bald chicks.

So you prefer spelunking in the underbrush?

Dr. Sak · 11-25-2009, 10:40 AM

Some people prefer going through the jungle to find the cave.

Apathetic Lurker · 11-25-2009, 10:43 AM

but sometimes having an cleared highway is preferable to off-roading

Dr. Sak · 11-25-2009, 10:46 AM

Plus you never know what could be hiding in the thicket.

Autumn · 11-25-2009, 10:48 AM

I hear a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

Sgran · 11-25-2009, 10:55 AM

I enjoyed the film in and of itself, but I understand the criticism that the filmmakers tilted the right/wrong balance too far in favor of V. Apparently, the comic places V at the far end of the spectrum as a total anarchist rather than a freedom fighter, and the fascists are shown much more human, giving the reader a much better look at the pros and cons of the two extremes.

And I just realized that in other films the two stars play other "Smiths" that are role reversals from what they play in this film.

Pumpy Tudors · 11-25-2009, 12:05 PM

I have no idea what movie you're talking about, but I like Natalie Portman's ass when she says a line.

RendeR · 11-25-2009, 04:21 PM

There some real problems with jungles though, they smell, they're dirty and they can contain any number of diseases, let alone bugs.

I prefer the smooth, cleared land approach.

aran · 11-25-2009, 04:30 PM

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Remember remember the fifth of November.. the gunpowder treason and plot.. but I see no reason why the gunpowder treason should ever be forgot.

I can't believe this ditty is so well remembered when its rhythm is so half-assedly constructed. It ends on "should ever be forgot" which completely breaks the scansion and sounds wrong.

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Originally Posted by Neon_Chaos

In view, a humble vaudevillian veteran, cast vicariously as both victim and villain by the vicissitudes of Fate. This visage, no mere veneer of vanity, is a vestige of the vox populi, now vacant, vanished. However, this valorous visitation of a by-gone vexation, stands vivified and has vowed to vanquish these venal and virulent vermin van-guarding 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, so let me simply add that it's my very good honor to meet you and you may call me V.

I still cringe when I read or hear this. What annoying overly-contrived writing.

Aside from that the movie was tolerable if not worth watching.

Groundhog · 11-25-2009, 04:34 PM

aran is a spoil-sport.

Young Drachma · 11-25-2009, 04:43 PM

A mixed crowd of male and female friends during college would get decked out year, go to a dive bar and hang out on the 5th of November each year. Then we'd go in the back of the place and burn an effigy.

It was a pretty funny tradition.

Autumn · 11-25-2009, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by aran

I can't believe this ditty is so well remembered when its rhythm is so half-assedly constructed. It ends on "should ever be forgot" which completely breaks the scansion and sounds wrong.

I still cringe when I read or hear this. What annoying overly-contrived writing.

Apparently Alan Moore was trying for just bad enough to cause it to be remembered for hundreds of years.

RendeR · 11-25-2009, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Groundhog

aran is a spoil-sport.

No, he just doesn't "get it".

Ryan S · 11-25-2009, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by aran

I can't believe this ditty is so well remembered when its rhythm is so half-assedly constructed. It ends on "should ever be forgot" which completely breaks the scansion and sounds wrong.

The ditty is 400 years old.

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MrBug708 · 11-05-2010, 06:36 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBOgb0uzVbE

Greyroofoo · 11-05-2010, 06:39 PM

Other than Natalie Portman in a schoolgirl uniform that was a terrible movie.

Izulde · 11-05-2010, 07:54 PM

Fantastic bump. I may just chill in tonight and watch this movie for the second time.

Poli · 11-06-2010, 01:02 AM

Love the movie.

Pumpy Tudors · 11-06-2010, 01:42 PM

I had to look up that the movie was "V for Vendetta" since everybody seems to want to keep that shit a secret.

11-25-2009, 02:18 AM	#2
Neon_Chaos Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Parañaque, Philippines	In view, a humble vaudevillian veteran, cast vicariously as both victim and villain by the vicissitudes of Fate. This visage, no mere veneer of vanity, is a vestige of the vox populi, now vacant, vanished. However, this valorous visitation of a by-gone vexation, stands vivified and has vowed to vanquish these venal and virulent vermin van-guarding 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, so let me simply add that it's my very good honor to meet you and you may call me V. __________________ Come and see.

11-25-2009, 08:12 AM	#4
Malificent High School JV Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Durham, NC, USA	I don't know what it is about the Wachowskis, but their movies are eminently rewatchable for me. I've seen the Matrix and V for Vendetta about 8000 times, it feels like. __________________ Check out my Flickr photos.

11-25-2009, 10:35 AM	#7
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	Yup, this is one I really like, too. I hadn't been a huge Natalie Portman fan (as a man, I mean), but she looks fantastic in this one before she shaves her head. After that, sorry, I'm not into bald chicks. __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready.

11-25-2009, 10:55 AM	#13
Sgran High School Varsity Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Budapest	I enjoyed the film in and of itself, but I understand the criticism that the filmmakers tilted the right/wrong balance too far in favor of V. Apparently, the comic places V at the far end of the spectrum as a total anarchist rather than a freedom fighter, and the fascists are shown much more human, giving the reader a much better look at the pros and cons of the two extremes. And I just realized that in other films the two stars play other "Smiths" that are role reversals from what they play in this film. __________________ What the hell is Mike Brown diagramming for them during timeouts? Is he like the guy from "Memento" or something? Guys, I just thought of something … what if we ran a high screen for LeBron?

11-25-2009, 12:05 PM	#14
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	I have no idea what movie you're talking about, but I like Natalie Portman's ass when she says a line. __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

11-25-2009, 07:59 AM	#3
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	She's pretty hot in person too! I've never seen this movie the whole way though, I always catch it about a third or a fourth of the way in.

11-25-2009, 08:12 AM	#5
bionicgrov n00b Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Bartlett	Agreed. Awesome movie and very underrated.

11-25-2009, 09:03 AM	#6
Autumn Head Coach Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bath, ME	Pretty good example of an adaption done well. They didn't try to stick like glue to the original, but created their own take on it, which had value of its own.

11-25-2009, 10:40 AM	#9
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	Some people prefer going through the jungle to find the cave.

11-25-2009, 10:43 AM	#10
Apathetic Lurker College Prospect Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Buffalo,NY	but sometimes having an cleared highway is preferable to off-roading

11-25-2009, 10:46 AM	#11
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	Plus you never know what could be hiding in the thicket.

11-25-2009, 10:48 AM	#12
Autumn Head Coach Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bath, ME	I hear a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

11-25-2009, 04:21 PM	#15
RendeR Coordinator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Buffalo, NY	There some real problems with jungles though, they smell, they're dirty and they can contain any number of diseases, let alone bugs. I prefer the smooth, cleared land approach. __________________ http://wotlabs.net/s...8/signature.png http://wotlabs.net/sig_dark/na/banichi18/signature.png

11-25-2009, 04:34 PM	#17
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	aran is a spoil-sport. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

11-25-2009, 04:43 PM	#18
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	A mixed crowd of male and female friends during college would get decked out year, go to a dive bar and hang out on the 5th of November each year. Then we'd go in the back of the place and burn an effigy. It was a pretty funny tradition.

11-05-2010, 06:36 PM	#22
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBOgb0uzVbE

11-05-2010, 06:39 PM	#23
Greyroofoo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alabama	Other than Natalie Portman in a schoolgirl uniform that was a terrible movie.

11-05-2010, 07:54 PM	#24
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	Fantastic bump. I may just chill in tonight and watch this movie for the second time. __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

11-06-2010, 01:02 AM	#25
Poli FOFC Survivor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wentzville, MO	Love the movie. __________________ Cheer for a walk on quarterback! Ardent leads the Vols in the dynasty forum.

11-06-2010, 01:42 PM	#26
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	I had to look up that the movie was "V for Vendetta" since everybody seems to want to keep that shit a secret. __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

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