list http://www.spout.com/ Recent community activity around V for Vendetta on Spout Copyright 2005-9 Spout, LLC Spout RSS http://www.spout.com/images/SpoutLogoRSS.jpg http://www.spout.com/ 136 30 http://www.spout.com/films/V_for_Vendetta/257370/default.aspx Title: V for Vendetta
Year: 2006
Director: James McTeigue
Plot: Based on the graphic novel by Alan Moore, V for Vendetta takes place in an alternate vision of Britain in which a corrupt and abusive totalitarian government has risen to complete power. During a threatening run in with the secret police, an unassuming young woman named Evey (Natalie Portman) is rescued by a vigilante named V (Hugo Weaving) -- a caped figure both articulate and skilled in combat. V embodies the principles of rebellion from an authoritarian state, donning a mask of vilified would-be terrorist of British history Guy Fawkes and leading a revolution sparked by assassination and destruction. Evey becomes his unlikely ally, newly aware of the cruelty of her own society and her role in it. ~ Cammila Albertson, All Movie Guide
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]]>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 07:54:54 GMTV for Vendetta2006James McTeigueBased on the graphic novel by Alan Moore, V for Vendetta takes place in an alternate vision of Britain in which a corrupt and abusive totalitarian government has risen to complete power. During a threatening run in with the secret police, an unassuming young woman named Evey (<a href="/players/P___197461/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Natalie Portman</a>) is rescued by a vigilante named V (<a href="/players/P____75146/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Hugo Weaving</a>) -- a caped figure both articulate and skilled in combat. V embodies the principles of rebellion from an authoritarian state, donning a mask of vilified would-be terrorist of British history Guy Fawkes and leading a revolution sparked by assassination and destruction. Evey becomes his unlikely ally, newly aware of the cruelty of her own society and her role in it. ~ Cammila Albertson, All Movie Guide196Tag Target (>10)11818143http://www.spout.com/ProductImages/t90410w60jy.jpghttp://www.spout.com/films/V_for_Vendetta/257370/default.aspxFilm http://www.spout.com/groups/Weekly_Theme/Re_Weekly_Theme_for_June_15_That_s_So_Gay/625/42689/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: mercurial
Post To: Weekly Theme
Post Date: 6/17/2009 2:13:33 PM
Body: Since I picked another winner of discussion this week, I guess it's up to me to try and add something more to this post. My last post focused more on the men, I'll focus on the ladies this time around. I haven't had a chance to see Bound yet but that remains the first movie that comes to mind when I think lesbians on film. Maybe that will change when I finally see it. I was completely unaware that it was a Wachowski brothers movies until a few years ago. Side note, now that one of the Wachowski's is making the transition to be a woman, I guess they are going to have to drop the brothers from their future movies. The Wachowski's also touched on lesbianism in V for Vendetta with the story of the lesbian couple that falls victim to the governments hypocrisy and is jailed for their love of each other. I liked the twisted lesbian relationship of Cameron Diaz and Catherine Keener in Being John Malkovich. Cameron inhabiting John's body to have sex with Catherine's character. Crazy. I love The Hours even though Meryl Streep and Allison Janney as the falling out of love couple was the weakest part of the film. Of course we can't forget Mulholland Dr. and the reason most people saw the film: Naomi Watts and Laura Harring. For those still not in the know, she was in fact a lesbian and most of the film was her masturbatorial fantasy. Thank you David Lynch! Charlize Theron got her Oscar for depicting a fugly serial killer lesbian attracted to the always adorable Christina Ricci in Monster. The rampant lesbianism in Desperate Living is something to be seen. Disturbing and traumatic, just as a John Waters film should be. Anna Faris played a seductive lesbian in the creepy May. I still can't look at Angela Bettis without seeing her with that creepy lazy eye. I'll always love Reese Witherspoon for played a jacked up Little Red Riding Hood in Freeway. The hilariously perverse pseudo sex scene with her and Brittany Murphy in priceless. Lastly, Kissing Jessica Stein was a really funny, adorable romantic comedy about lesbians, or rather a lesbian and a bisexual. Heartfelt and just a really simple, great movie.
]]>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:13:33 GMTmercurialWeekly Theme6/17/2009 2:13:33 PMSince I picked another winner of discussion this week, I guess it's up to me to try and add something more to this post. My last post focused more on the men, I'll focus on the ladies this time around. I haven't had a chance to see Bound yet but that remains the first movie that comes to mind when I think lesbians on film. Maybe that will change when I finally see it. I was completely unaware that it was a Wachowski brothers movies until a few years ago. Side note, now that one of the Wachowski's is making the transition to be a woman, I guess they are going to have to drop the brothers from their future movies. The Wachowski's also touched on lesbianism in V for Vendetta with the story of the lesbian couple that falls victim to the governments hypocrisy and is jailed for their love of each other. I liked the twisted lesbian relationship of Cameron Diaz and Catherine Keener in Being John Malkovich. Cameron inhabiting John's body to have sex with Catherine's character. Crazy. I love The Hours even though Meryl Streep and Allison Janney as the falling out of love couple was the weakest part of the film. Of course we can't forget Mulholland Dr. and the reason most people saw the film: Naomi Watts and Laura Harring. For those still not in the know, she was in fact a lesbian and most of the film was her masturbatorial fantasy. Thank you David Lynch! Charlize Theron got her Oscar for depicting a fugly serial killer lesbian attracted to the always adorable Christina Ricci in Monster. The rampant lesbianism in Desperate Living is something to be seen. Disturbing and traumatic, just as a John Waters film should be. Anna Faris played a seductive lesbian in the creepy May. I still can't look at Angela Bettis without seeing her with that creepy lazy eye. I'll always love Reese Witherspoon for played a jacked up Little Red Riding Hood in Freeway. The hilariously perverse pseudo sex scene with her and Brittany Murphy in priceless. Lastly, Kissing Jessica Stein was a really funny, adorable romantic comedy about lesbians, or rather a lesbian and a bisexual. Heartfelt and just a really simple, great movie. http://www.spout.com/groups/Weekly_Theme/Re_Weekly_Theme_for_May_4_Express_Yourself/625/42034/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: rjsprague
Post To: Weekly Theme
Post Date: 5/5/2009 10:15:15 AM
Body: Great post leeroy. I never gave much thought to the relationship of artistic style between some of the films you mentioned. I haven't seen the Big Heat yet, but that one is definitely on my list of things to watch, eventually. =) I wonder if any of Christopher Nolan's work, such as the Prestige would fit into this expressionistic category of films. Oh and I was also thinking of V for Vendetta. To me V is a great film, but I definitely think it could be part of the expressionism style of films. Or maybe I just don't understand what that means. =)
]]>Tue, 05 May 2009 14:15:15 GMTrjspragueWeekly Theme5/5/2009 10:15:15 AMGreat post leeroy. I never gave much thought to the relationship of artistic style between some of the films you mentioned. I haven't seen the Big Heat yet, but that one is definitely on my list of things to watch, eventually. =) I wonder if any of Christopher Nolan's work, such as the Prestige would fit into this expressionistic category of films. Oh and I was also thinking of V for Vendetta. To me V is a great film, but I definitely think it could be part of the expressionism style of films. Or maybe I just don't understand what that means. =) http://www.spout.com/groups/Movie_Polls/Which_of_these_films_based_on_graphic_novels_is_yo/657/40619/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: Risselada
Post To: Movie Polls
Post Date: 2/24/2009 3:28:14 PM
Body: Please reference this thread for the rules of this group. Watchmen is coming out pretty soon, and up until last week I don't think I could ever say I'd read a graphic novel before. Someone lent me their copy of this book, and I'm actually only halfway through it still, but I'm really hooked. So for this poll I tried to pick movies that came strictly from graphic novels. For instance there were some I was originally going to add, but my research indicates that The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen is a comic book series and 30 Days of Night is a comic book mini-series. In the case of American Splendor I couldn't tell if these were "comic books" or "novels" (I haven't seen the movie either...) so I just left it off to keep the list as focused as possible. And as for anything Japanese or manga based, that's just another huge world that I might do another poll about later, but for now I didn't include anything from that. Sorry if I missed your favorite, but please feel free to discuss. Please vote only once in each poll. Movies referenced in this poll:300From HellGhost WorldA History of ViolencePersepolisRoad to PerditionSin CityV for Vendetta
]]>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 20:28:14 GMTRisseladaMovie Polls2/24/2009 3:28:14 PMPlease reference this thread for the rules of this group. Watchmen is coming out pretty soon, and up until last week I don't think I could ever say I'd read a graphic novel before. Someone lent me their copy of this book, and I'm actually only halfway through it still, but I'm really hooked. So for this poll I tried to pick movies that came strictly from graphic novels. For instance there were some I was originally going to add, but my research indicates that The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen is a comic book series and 30 Days of Night is a comic book mini-series. In the case of American Splendor I couldn't tell if these were "comic books" or "novels" (I haven't seen the movie either...) so I just left it off to keep the list as focused as possible. And as for anything Japanese or manga based, that's just another huge world that I might do another poll about later, but for now I didn't include anything from that. Sorry if I missed your favorite, but please feel free to discuss. Please vote only once in each poll. Movies referenced in this poll:300From HellGhost WorldA History of ViolencePersepolisRoad to PerditionSin CityV for Vendetta http://www.spout.com/groups/Weekly_Theme/Re_Weekly_Theme_for_January_19_Neighborhood_Watch/625/39688/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: indieabby88
Post To: Weekly Theme
Post Date: 1/19/2009 11:53:02 PM
Body: When I think of paranoia, my mind immediately shoots to government-induced paranoia (which, when you think about it, is sort of like neighborhood watch gone mad). We're talking V for Vendetta (not my favorite of movies, but captures the vibe pretty well), 1984 and (my favorite movie EVER) Brazil. I think Ian Holm's character perfectly encapsulates the paranoid bureaucrat. Of course, a funnier, more localized version of this is the NWA from Hot Fuzz ("The Greater Good")
]]>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 04:53:02 GMTindieabby88Weekly Theme1/19/2009 11:53:02 PMWhen I think of paranoia, my mind immediately shoots to government-induced paranoia (which, when you think about it, is sort of like neighborhood watch gone mad). We're talking V for Vendetta (not my favorite of movies, but captures the vibe pretty well), 1984 and (my favorite movie EVER) Brazil. I think Ian Holm's character perfectly encapsulates the paranoid bureaucrat. Of course, a funnier, more localized version of this is the NWA from Hot Fuzz ("The Greater Good") http://www.spout.com/groups/Filmgaming/Re_THURSDAY_Eagle_Eye_Challenge/563/35566/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: RaeRae84
Post To: Filmgaming
Post Date: 9/26/2008 2:47:31 AM
Body: [quote user="csprague"] Thursday Eagle Eye ChallengeJudge Dredd (2005)(1) staloneDemolition Man (1993)(2) wesley snipesBlade II (2002)(3) ron pearlmanHellboy (2004)(4) john hurt V for Vendetta (2006)(5) hugo weavingLord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)(6) viggo mortensonA History of Violence (2005)(7) william hurtThe Hulk (2003)(8) jennifer connellyThe Rocketeer (1991)(9) paul sorvinoDick Tracy (1990)(10) Eight of these movies have this in common: based on comic books [/quote]
]]>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 06:47:31 GMTRaeRae84Filmgaming9/26/2008 2:47:31 AM[quote user="csprague"] Thursday Eagle Eye ChallengeJudge Dredd (2005)(1) staloneDemolition Man (1993)(2) wesley snipesBlade II (2002)(3) ron pearlmanHellboy (2004)(4) john hurt V for Vendetta (2006)(5) hugo weavingLord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)(6) viggo mortensonA History of Violence (2005)(7) william hurtThe Hulk (2003)(8) jennifer connellyThe Rocketeer (1991)(9) paul sorvinoDick Tracy (1990)(10) Eight of these movies have this in common: based on comic books [/quote] http://www.spout.com/groups/Filmgaming/Re_THURSDAY_Eagle_Eye_Challenge/563/35557/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: Tenenbaums
Post To: Filmgaming
Post Date: 9/25/2008 9:27:52 PM
Body: Thursday Eagle Eye Challenge Judge Dredd (2005)(1) StalloneDemolition Man (1993)(2) Wesley SnipesBlade II (2002) (3) Ron Pearlman Hellboy (2004)(4) John Hurt V for Vendetta (2006)(5) Hugo WeavingLord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)(6) Viggo MortinsenA History of Violence (2005)(7) Unexpected bursts of anger/violence/rageThe Hulk (2003)(8) Jennifer ConnollyThe Rocketeer (1991)(9) 1930s settingDick Tracy (1990)(10) Eight of these movies have this in common: Based on a comic/graphic novel
]]>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 01:27:52 GMTTenenbaumsFilmgaming9/25/2008 9:27:52 PMThursday Eagle Eye Challenge Judge Dredd (2005)(1) StalloneDemolition Man (1993)(2) Wesley SnipesBlade II (2002) (3) Ron Pearlman Hellboy (2004)(4) John Hurt V for Vendetta (2006)(5) Hugo WeavingLord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)(6) Viggo MortinsenA History of Violence (2005)(7) Unexpected bursts of anger/violence/rageThe Hulk (2003)(8) Jennifer ConnollyThe Rocketeer (1991)(9) 1930s settingDick Tracy (1990)(10) Eight of these movies have this in common: Based on a comic/graphic novel http://www.spout.com/groups/Filmgaming/Re_THURSDAY_Eagle_Eye_Challenge/563/35547/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: Risselada
Post To: Filmgaming
Post Date: 9/25/2008 3:17:15 PM
Body: Judge Dredd (2005)Two words in the titleDemolition Man (1993)Sci-Fi moviesBlade II (2002)Both movies feature actorsHellboy (2004)Shot in colorV for Vendetta (2006)FictionLord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)Feature dialogueA History of Violence (2005)Wide theatrical release in the USAThe Hulk (2003)Released with in the last 17 yearsThe Rocketeer (1991)Movies that actually existDick Tracy (1990)(10) Eight of these movies have this in common: vowels in the title
]]>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 19:17:15 GMTRisseladaFilmgaming9/25/2008 3:17:15 PMJudge Dredd (2005)Two words in the titleDemolition Man (1993)Sci-Fi moviesBlade II (2002)Both movies feature actorsHellboy (2004)Shot in colorV for Vendetta (2006)FictionLord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)Feature dialogueA History of Violence (2005)Wide theatrical release in the USAThe Hulk (2003)Released with in the last 17 yearsThe Rocketeer (1991)Movies that actually existDick Tracy (1990)(10) Eight of these movies have this in common: vowels in the title http://www.spout.com/groups/Filmgaming/THURSDAY_Eagle_Eye_Challenge/563/35525/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: csprague
Post To: Filmgaming
Post Date: 9/25/2008 9:11:08 AM
Body: Thursday Eagle Eye ChallengeJudge Dredd (2005)(1) Demolition Man (1993)(2) Blade II (2002)(3) There's more than one connection here, but we're looking for an actor. Hellboy (2004)(4) V for Vendetta (2006)(5) Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)(6) A History of Violence (2005)(7) The Hulk (2003)(8) The Rocketeer (1991)(9) Dick Tracy (1990)(10) Eight of these movies have this in common:
]]>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:11:08 GMTcspragueFilmgaming9/25/2008 9:11:08 AMThursday Eagle Eye ChallengeJudge Dredd (2005)(1) Demolition Man (1993)(2) Blade II (2002)(3) There's more than one connection here, but we're looking for an actor. Hellboy (2004)(4) V for Vendetta (2006)(5) Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)(6) A History of Violence (2005)(7) The Hulk (2003)(8) The Rocketeer (1991)(9) Dick Tracy (1990)(10) Eight of these movies have this in common: http://www.spout.com/blogs/aidanbrack/archive/2008/8/28/34497.aspx Post By: aidanbrack
Post To: The Bigger Picture
Post Date: 8/28/2008 12:46:00 PM
Body: V for Vendetta is that rare thing amongst big budget Hollywood films – a surprise. I came to it expecting a run of the mill action film with a little bit of politics thrown in, but found something more complex and thought-provoking. The film is set in a futuristic Britain under the control of a fascist, manipulative government. The media are puppets of that government, blaming Britain’s problems on homosexuals, immigrants and Muslims and spreading misinformation. The people seem powerless and subdued and isolated from the rest of the world. Evey Hammond (Natalie Portman) is walking the streets one night when she is attacked by government thugs for being out after curfew. She is saved in true swashbuckling fashion by a masked figure, styling himself after Guy Fawkes (Hugo Weaving) who stuns her and the government by blowing up the Old Bailey whilst he stands on a rooftop “conducting” the explosions. “V” is an interesting figure with mixed motivations, some personal, some idealistic. We learn more about both in the course of this picture as he talks with Evey. The role is a tough one, played from behind a fibreglass mask, yet Weaving is up to the task and conveys subtleties of character and emotion with his expressive voice and gestures. Weaving also shares good chemistry with Portman that, like the morality of the film, is complex and thoughtful. Whilst relationships in action films often feel incidental, this feels integral to the success of the story. Our understanding of “V” is informed by her own yet never feels prescriptive – we can think what we will of him. Portman is excellent and it is fascinating to watch her character transform through this movie as Evey gets caught up in events, learning more about the events that have caused British society to change. The film calls on Portman to show considerable range and subtlety of performance. In one particularly disturbing scene we see her imprisoned, broken down and tortured mentally. It would be easy for an actor or actress to make the mistake of giving a big performance, reminding us that they are acting. Portman makes no such mistake, almost underplaying the scene and the scene is all the more effective for that as it gives us space to contemplate what it must be like to be treated in such a horrific fashion and to have your dignity stripped away from you. Also impressive is John Hurt in a small but dominating role as the head of state, Chancellor Sutler. For most of the film he is seen on a wall-sized television screen, interrogating his underlings. He gives off an impressive, brutal dignity that is beautifully undermined later in the film. Further support comes from Stephen Fry as a talkshow host who Evey works with, Rupert Graves and Stephen Rea as the policemen charged with tracking down “V” and Tim Pigott-Smith as the head of security. Each are excellent and make significant impacts in relatively short periods of screen time. V for Vendetta is a bold and challenging movie. Some of its ideas will make people feel very uncomfortable and certainly its climax will inspire mixed reactions in its audience. Some may object to the film’s freedom fighting stance, feeling that it is a comment on politics today. Others are likely to take away the message that we have the responsibility to educate ourselves and to take the matter of who rules us seriously. The film’s success is that it prompts discussions and makes us think. It invites us to engage in a moral debate - what would you do if you were in Evey’s position and there was a totalitarian government in Britain. If the world didn’t care and there seemed to be no end in sight. I may not have liked the answer this film gives but I appreciated it asking the question.
]]>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:46:00 GMTaidanbrackThe Bigger Picture8/28/2008 12:46:00 PMV for Vendetta is that rare thing amongst big budget Hollywood films &ndash; a surprise. I came to it expecting a run of the mill action film with a little bit of politics thrown in, but found something more complex and thought-provoking. The film is set in a futuristic Britain under the control of a fascist, manipulative government. The media are puppets of that government, blaming Britain&rsquo;s problems on homosexuals, immigrants and Muslims and spreading misinformation. The people seem powerless and subdued and isolated from the rest of the world. Evey Hammond (Natalie Portman) is walking the streets one night when she is attacked by government thugs for being out after curfew. She is saved in true swashbuckling fashion by a masked figure, styling himself after Guy Fawkes (Hugo Weaving) who stuns her and the government by blowing up the Old Bailey whilst he stands on a rooftop &ldquo;conducting&rdquo; the explosions. &ldquo;V&rdquo; is an interesting figure with mixed motivations, some personal, some idealistic. We learn more about both in the course of this picture as he talks with Evey. The role is a tough one, played from behind a fibreglass mask, yet Weaving is up to the task and conveys subtleties of character and emotion with his expressive voice and gestures. Weaving also shares good chemistry with Portman that, like the morality of the film, is complex and thoughtful. Whilst relationships in action films often feel incidental, this feels integral to the success of the story. Our understanding of &ldquo;V&rdquo; is informed by her own yet never feels prescriptive &ndash; we can think what we will of him. Portman is excellent and it is fascinating to watch her character transform through this movie as Evey gets caught up in events, learning more about the events that have caused British society to change. The film calls on Portman to show considerable range and subtlety of performance. In one particularly disturbing scene we see her imprisoned, broken down and tortured mentally. It would be easy for an actor or actress to make the mistake of giving a big performance, reminding us that they are acting. Portman makes no such mistake, almost underplaying the scene and the scene is all the more effective for that as it gives us space to contemplate what it must be like to be treated in such a horrific fashion and to have your dignity stripped away from you. Also impressive is John Hurt in a small but dominating role as the head of state, Chancellor Sutler. For most of the film he is seen on a wall-sized television screen, interrogating his underlings. He gives off an impressive, brutal dignity that is beautifully undermined later in the film. Further support comes from Stephen Fry as a talkshow host who Evey works with, Rupert Graves and Stephen Rea as the policemen charged with tracking down &ldquo;V&rdquo; and Tim Pigott-Smith as the head of security. Each are excellent and make significant impacts in relatively short periods of screen time. V for Vendetta is a bold and challenging movie. Some of its ideas will make people feel very uncomfortable and certainly its climax will inspire mixed reactions in its audience. Some may object to the film&rsquo;s freedom fighting stance, feeling that it is a comment on politics today. Others are likely to take away the message that we have the responsibility to educate ourselves and to take the matter of who rules us seriously. The film&rsquo;s success is that it prompts discussions and makes us think. It invites us to engage in a moral debate - what would you do if you were in Evey&rsquo;s position and there was a totalitarian government in Britain. If the world didn&rsquo;t care and there seemed to be no end in sight. I may not have liked the answer this film gives but I appreciated it asking the question. http://www.spout.com/blogs/spoutblog/archive/2008/7/18/32742.aspx Post By: SpoutBlog
Post To: SpoutBlog on spout.com
Post Date: 7/18/2008 5:00:56 PM
Body: The Dark Knight is hands down the best Batman movie yet, but has Christopher Nolan painted himself into a corner by using up the only viable Batman villains? Most of the Batman villains left are either too campy (the Penguin, the Ventriloquist), depend too much on flexible comic book logic (Clayface, Killer Croc), or are just watered-down versions of the Joker (the Riddler, the Mad Hatter). Tim Burton’s Batman featured The Joker (Jack Nicholson) for good reason. The Clown Prince of Crime, always Batman’s most threatening foe, represents (among many things) an unwillingness to take human life seriously. In that moral void his vibrant personality explodes like a fireworks display of mania, menace, and eccentricity. The Joker is the calling card of chaos and evil at its sexiest. Batman isn’t the reason we watch Batman over and over again, the Joker is. Of course Michael Keaton brings gravitas to Batman, but let’s face it–as sweet as Batman is, he’s just not good company. Ever notice how passengers in the Batmobile feel like they’re at the end of a bad date? Batman is the control and the villain is the variable, and we all know the movies between Batman and Batman Begins are failed experiments. Danny DeVito as a mutant Penguin, Tommy Lee Jones as Two Face, JIm Carrey as the Riddler, Arnold Swarzenegger as Mr. Freeze: none of these villains grab hold and shake the imagination like the mighty Joker. I’m wary of Nolan making a third Batman movie. Is there an actor capable of making the Riddler a force to be reckoned with? Or like some bloggers are saying, would the obscure villain Anarky be the best fit for capping off Nolan’s trilogy? Anarky sounds a bit like V in V for Vendetta, a highly principled and violent anarchist who destroys “for the people.” I would watch that, but I don’t think for a second the film would be as good as The Dark Knight. As far as I’m concerned, Batman’s story pretty much begins and ends with the Joker. That’s why even though I loved Batman Begins and adored The Dark Knight, I’d almost prefer that Christopher Nolan stop making Batman movies. PS - every drink I have today will be a toast to Heath Ledger. Originally posted on:SpoutBlog
]]>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 21:00:56 GMTSpoutBlogSpoutBlog on spout.com7/18/2008 5:00:56 PM The Dark Knight is hands down the best Batman movie yet, but has Christopher Nolan painted himself into a corner by using up the only viable Batman villains? Most of the Batman villains left are either too campy (the Penguin, the Ventriloquist), depend too much on flexible comic book logic (Clayface, Killer Croc), or are just watered-down versions of the Joker (the Riddler, the Mad Hatter). Tim Burton’s Batman featured The Joker (Jack Nicholson) for good reason. The Clown Prince of Crime, always Batman’s most threatening foe, represents (among many things) an unwillingness to take human life seriously. In that moral void his vibrant personality explodes like a fireworks display of mania, menace, and eccentricity. The Joker is the calling card of chaos and evil at its sexiest. Batman isn’t the reason we watch Batman over and over again, the Joker is. Of course Michael Keaton brings gravitas to Batman, but let’s face it–as sweet as Batman is, he’s just not good company. Ever notice how passengers in the Batmobile feel like they’re at the end of a bad date? Batman is the control and the villain is the variable, and we all know the movies between Batman and Batman Begins are failed experiments. Danny DeVito as a mutant Penguin, Tommy Lee Jones as Two Face, JIm Carrey as the Riddler, Arnold Swarzenegger as Mr. Freeze: none of these villains grab hold and shake the imagination like the mighty Joker. I’m wary of Nolan making a third Batman movie. Is there an actor capable of making the Riddler a force to be reckoned with? Or like some bloggers are saying, would the obscure villain Anarky be the best fit for capping off Nolan’s trilogy? Anarky sounds a bit like V in V for Vendetta, a highly principled and violent anarchist who destroys “for the people.” I would watch that, but I don’t think for a second the film would be as good as The Dark Knight. As far as I’m concerned, Batman’s story pretty much begins and ends with the Joker. That’s why even though I loved Batman Begins and adored The Dark Knight, I’d almost prefer that Christopher Nolan stop making Batman movies. PS - every drink I have today will be a toast to Heath Ledger. Originally posted on:SpoutBlog http://www.spout.com/members/0/tags/love/MemberTagFilms.aspxlove
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