The film "V - means vendetta": actors, roles, plot, reviews and reviews

"V - means vendetta" - one of those rare films, the viewing of which changes the world outlook of people and has a huge impact on many aspects of public life in different countries.

Comic "V - means vendetta" - an extraordinary piece

Alan Moore, the English writer, is best known as the author of such cult comic books as "Keepers" and "League of Outstanding Gentlemen". In addition, he worked on the creation of Batman and Superman. He had a great influence on many cultural figures and promoted the popularization of comic books. In many ways, thanks to him, a notion such as "graphic novel" appeared. Most of Moore's comic books were filmed, although he was categorically against it.

A series of 10 comic books entitled "V - means vendetta" was published from 1982 to 1989. This work of Moore after the film adaptation became a cult, like the picture itself. The mask of one of the English conspirators of the XVII century Guy Fawkes, worn by the protagonist, became the most sold object in online stores. It was used internationally as a symbol of the people's revolution. Alan Moore was flattered when he learned the effect on people of his comic.

History of the film

Lana and Andy Wachowski, creators of the iconic "Matrix", are great admirers of the work of the famous English writer and comic book writer Alan Moore. They developed a comic script back in the 1990s, long before the creation of the "Matrix".

Shooting the picture "V - means vendetta," whose actors were selected very carefully, were conducted in London. Kinogruppe allowed to work in the Parliament Square and near the White Hall, but only at night. The permission to conduct the survey of the city authorities was given only for three days.

In London Underground there is an abandoned station Oldwich. It was closed in 1994. Those scenes in the film that take place in the abandoned metro were filmed at this station. This gave the picture the necessary realism. The film crew even managed to use the real car, and not build the scenery.

The film "V - means vendetta" (the actors of the picture and their photos are presented further) went out to hire later than the planned date of the premiere. Initially, the release date of the tape was scheduled for November 5, but for reasons not disclosed by the filmmakers, the premiere show was postponed to November 11, 2005. He took place in the city of Austin in Texas.

The plot of the picture

The action of the picture takes place in an alternative reality. As a result of the war and the terrible epidemic caused by it, a totalitarian regime was established in Great Britain. The country is subject to the tight rule of Chancellor Sutler.

The order in the country is supported by Security Officers who commit crimes themselves with impunity. One day two of them attack Ivi Hammond, an employee of the television company. From death, she is rescued by an unknown person in the mask of Guy Fawkes. He takes her to the roof, where the girl sees the blast of the courthouse. This occurs on the night of November 4 to 5. It was on this day that the English nobleman Guy Fox, one of the participants in the Powder Conspiracy, was to light a wick leading to a room full of gunpowder. It was located under the House of Lords. The subversion of the building failed because the conspirator was captured and executed.

The authorities explain the explosion of the courthouse by an emergency demolition, but an anonymous masked man who has captured the television station utters a speech in front of the audience, in which he calls on the inhabitants of London to revolt against the totalitarian regime of Chancellor Sutler. When the security services break into the telecentre, Ivi rescues V. Passing through the brutal test that an anonymous masker prepared for her, she decides to join him in the fight against tyranny.

"V - means vendetta": actors and film roles

The artists were selected for the painting long and carefully. One of the main roles, anonym V, was appointed James Purefoy, known to the viewer for films such as "Solomon Kane" and "John Carter." After several scenes, he left the picture. His place in the project was taken by Hugo Weaving. The audience knows him by the huge number of interesting pictures, in the filming of which he took part. He played Elrond in all the latest films based on the works of Tolkien and Agent Smith in the movie trilogy Matrix. Those scenes in which James Purefoy was involved, did not reshoot - Hugo Weaving just sounded them.

On the main female role in the film, many actresses claimed, in particular Scarlett Johansson. But Ivy Hammond was entrusted to play Natalie Portman. For this role she had to deal with a dialectologist to develop the British accent necessary for the picture.

The actors of the film "V - Vendetta" were selected successfully. Particularly critics noted the role of Natalie Portman. She already had to shoot in fantastic tapes, so work on this picture was easy for her. However, the beautiful actress had to make sacrifices - according to the plot her heroine shaves her head. Portman easily agreed to this step, saying that she had long wanted to shave off her hair as an experiment.

Fantastic thriller "V - means vendetta" - actor in a mask

One of the main intrigues in the tape was the identity of the protagonist, hiding his face under the guise of Guy Fawkes. In the comic, he explains his reluctance to film it by the fact that it does not matter which person is hiding under it. The main thing is what kind of idea it brings. Another reason for wearing the main character of the mask was the injury he received in the concentration camp in childhood. In the original work, the anonym asked not to remove his mask after his death. In the film, the viewer can catch a glimpse of the face of V at the moment when he throws a mask in a fury in the mirror.

Reviews of critics and viewers

The actors and roles of the film "V - Vendetta" were remembered by the audience and received positive feedback. Critics noted the excellent work of the cast and the originality of the plot of the picture. The ideas set forth in it have found a response among many viewers. It was after the release on the screens that the mask V became a symbol of protest movement.

Interesting about the picture

"V - means vendetta", the actors of which coped well with the complex tasks set before them, conceals a lot of references to the letter V.

The picture was first banned for display in the DPRK, but then it was shown on one of the Chinese TV channels. Now it is banned in the Republic of Belarus.