I'm on fall break right now, and as it was a rainy cold day, I stayed in and watched V for Vendetta. I'd never seen it before, and I loved it. I liked the GN way back when I read it about fifteen years ago, but remembered little. I noticed that they only cited David Lloyd as the creator. Was Alan Moore upset about something when this came out? I think he was credited on Watchmen, wasn't he? I'm assuming he was only left off because he got mad about something and refused to let his name be on it. Not sure why; it was awesome.
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Moore has refused to put his name on any movie adaptations, but I can't remember which one was the final straw. He doesn't take any of the money, either: his co-creators get his share. But I agree about this one. I thought it was really good, and pretty true to the book.
It's probably the best Alan Moore film adaption. Both Hugo Weaving and Natalie Portman are incredible and intense. The movie is very thought-provoking and a frightening warning about the extremes of sacrificing freedom for security. Yet there is hope that people will someday say "Enough." if someone would show them that they can.
Reminded me a lot of The Network. Well, except for the vigilante part.
Actually, I liked the movie better than the comic book. That's a rarity, and I don't know what else to say.
I remember feeling like it was always dusk and foggy and just a rainy depressing day when I read the book. I got a much more colorful and bright version here, and I really liked it. It's been forever since I've read the book, but I agree with you.
I *think* it was the LOEG that was the last straw on that front.
Mark Sullivan said:
Cap -- I wish you did have more to say on that front, because I have thought the same thing myself!
Well I can't blame him there.
Travis Herrick said:
I liked LOEG The Movie alot! It had nothing to do with the graphic novel save for the very basic premise. But as an action/adventure film, it was certaining exciting, thrilling and fun enough with some great banter between the characters.
"I'm complicated!"
"Well they warned me that European women were different."
Philip Portelli said:
It had nothing to do with the graphic novel save for the very basic premise.
I think you've hit the nail on the head. That's it. I liked the movie too, but it was not anything like the comic. But as the creator of this work, I can see Alan Moore just throwing up his hands and saying that he wanted nothing to do with it.
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