V For Vendetta journeys into the blurry definitions of happiness and thought. What makes us happy? What makes us free? Do they mean the same thing? “V”’s interactions with Evey, a young girl whom he saved, provides us with his reasonings and philosophies. One of the main messages of the trilogy is that one man can make a difference. All it takes is one voice - one (wo)man’s courage to inspire.
The direction in the frames are unbelievable and the images themselves are even more so. I wish that I had read this when I read 1984 by George Orwell. The two make excellent companions. 1984 deals with the realities of totalitarian societies and how one can find solace in them. V For Vendetta deals with the idealities of totalitarian societies and why one should not give in.
I can’t wait to watch the film adaption, although with how The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions came out, I certainly don’t have much faith in the Wachowski Brothers’ ability to make good films. But I do have faith in Natalie Portman, err I do love Natalie Portman that is.
Article comments
1 - Greg Smyth
Nice piece. V is a fantastic book and IMHO Moore's best work, particularly since it doesn't require the insider knowledge of comic book archetypes required to fully appreciate Watchmen. You're right to make parallels with 1984 - I read them roughly around the same time and totally agree.
As for the film, I suspect they'll ruin it. They've already changed the plot.
2 - Tan The Man
Yeah, I just read that Alan Moore refused a seal of approval on the project. I think he might taken his name off of the movie. GRRR.
3 - Greg Smyth
After the mess people made of From Hell and League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen Moor does that as a matter of course. His name shouldn't have been on the film in the first place... that it was p*ssed him off royally. Check out this site for more details of the V fiasco.