V for Vendetta

[O'Dannyboy]

Have any of you seen this film? While this was a very well made movie I found myself feeling insulted when it was all said and done. The begiining of the movie has a moment where the host of a talk show tells the views that the fall of the United States was the direct result of "Godlessness". The rampant spread of homosexuality and Islam along with abortions and similar sins were the cause for Gods "judgement" on the United States. I found myself nodding my head in agreement, thinking, "this guys understands" only to have him using foul language to close his segment. The entire movie seems to mock Christian beliefs and even seems to depict men as generally good but misguided, conformant and sheepish. Furthermore the movie is set in a time where the religious leaders run things with the same disregard and self importance as would a multi-billion dollar corporation. While I enjoyed the acting and storyline, I did not like what what being insinuated. What did you think?

[Guest yod]

I thought the movie was great. The guys foul language was offensive and was an example of absolute power corrupting absolutely.

I believe it was a warning against any type of religious extremism. Look how many Christians now would advocate genocide on all Moslems because it's "us or them?"

It also perfectly showed what can result from a people being willing to give up freedom for security.

V for Vendetta = Excellent

I saw it too.

Thought it was a stupid propoganda film....and a waste of life to endure

I'm not worried about it's message because it was so stupid that their philosophical ranting would backfire.

[darkest_red]

I really liked the movie, though it did scare me a little in that I can really see the British government being something like that in years to come.

[mikado5001]

This was one of the best movies I have seen in a long time. Anarchy and fun. I cannot put into exact words what was so great about the film. That is aside from the story of a man seeking revenge and to tear the veil from peoples faces. I LOVED THIS MOVIE!

[nebula]

The entire movie seems to mock Christian beliefs and even seems to depict men as generally good but misguided, conformant and sheepish. . . .

Typical Hollywood. Seen it before.

[Guest yod]

I didn't see it as mocking Christianity but as pointing out the danger of religious extremism.

The leader of the nation seemed like a type of AC figure. He distorted the Christian Cross and expected total obedience as if he was Christ himself.

The part where Evey is set free because she no longer has fear is meaningful too. Her "God is in the rain" moment shows her realization that God does exist and there is no reason to fear.

seems like I remember a lot of homosexual-endorsement scenes and snipes at our current President as if he were a dictator...

it was Bush-hating, Christ-bashing, homo promoting propoganda at its subtle worst from what I can remember. Admittedly, I did try to forget it.

The rest of it was OK, I guess..

[Scarletprayers]

I thought it was boringly stupid.

[O'Dannyboy]

It seems as though anyone that has attempted to write a review on this movie was ultimately left scratching their head or chin on paper. This movie was very indirect and very subtle. I'm sure each of us saw and heard something slightly different than the other. What it seemed to portray was a toltalitarian government masked in religion, like V was masked in his self perceived morality, in an attempt to justify their very existance. While there were instances where the writter or director takes jabs at societies whos people refuse to accept homosexuals, simply because they are perceived as different, rather than being viewed as unhealthy or wrong. I can't help but think about the parts where the government "agents" ride around in vans listening to the citizens conversations in order to monitor what they are thinking so they can spin headlines as part of some control measure. The whole story, while clever, is very sinister and leaves you scratching your head as you look over your shoulder.

[Guest yod]

I didn't see it as mocking Christianity but as pointing out the danger of religious extremism.

The leader of the nation seemed like a type of AC figure. He distorted the Christian Cross and expected total obedience as if he was Christ himself.

The part where Evey is set free because she no longer has fear is meaningful too. Her "God is in the rain" moment shows her realization that God does exist and there is no reason to fear.

seems like I remember a lot of homosexual-endorsement scenes and snipes at our current President as if he were a dictator...

it was Bush-hating, Christ-bashing, homo promoting propoganda at its subtle worst from what I can remember. Admittedly, I did try to forget it.

The rest of it was OK, I guess..

It took place in 2020 in Great Britain. Where did you hear a reference to President Bush? And what was said that you consider Christ bashing?

Are you sure we are talking about the same movie?

Jesus spoke many parables set in other times/places and the intended audience understood exactly whom He was talking to.

This was liberal Hollywood with another attempt to portray Bush (who represents christian morality to them) as totalitarian and the homosexual agenda as victimized, innocent, and benign.

Luckily, it was so stupid and void of reality that not many people would have understood that.....thank God

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[Guest yod]

I didn't see it as mocking Christianity but as pointing out the danger of religious extremism.

The leader of the nation seemed like a type of AC figure. He distorted the Christian Cross and expected total obedience as if he was Christ himself.

The part where Evey is set free because she no longer has fear is meaningful too. Her "God is in the rain" moment shows her realization that God does exist and there is no reason to fear.

seems like I remember a lot of homosexual-endorsement scenes and snipes at our current President as if he were a dictator...

it was Bush-hating, Christ-bashing, homo promoting propoganda at its subtle worst from what I can remember. Admittedly, I did try to forget it.

The rest of it was OK, I guess..

It took place in 2020 in Great Britain. Where did you hear a reference to President Bush? And what was said that you consider Christ bashing?

Are you sure we are talking about the same movie?

Jesus spoke many parables set in other times/places and the intended audience understood exactly whom He was talking to.

This was liberal Hollywood with another attempt to portray Bush (who represents christian morality to them) as totalitarian and the homosexual agenda as victimized, innocent, and benign.

Luckily, it was so stupid and void of reality that not many people would have understood that.....thank God

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We evidently saw different movies. Tell me, do you agree that all homosexuals should be put into concentration camps and exterminated?

no.

Do you think that is what "the christian right" is trying to do in America? I believe that was the implication this propoganda film was making. Look...it was stupid. Not even worth discussing anymore.

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