V FOR VENDETTA (2005) Breakdown | Easter Eggs, Comic Differences, Film Analysis & Ending Explained

[@heavyspoilers]

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[@iannuttall4887]

This is my favorite movie of all time. Thank you for this one. 😊🎉🎉

[@ZeusAmun-pt9dc]

No sound

[@Tracer_Sweat]

Glad you changed your mind on that 25th letter

[@Sol-0T-hn5ro]

I spot a Darth Vader Bust in your background and if we look closer below the chin of Vader we can see a triangle which is likely a V! XD

[@drinkmorecocacola]

Hitler was 100% on drugs it’s not a suspected theory at all. The Parkinson’s thing is the theory

[@elvispressplay7735]

This is my favorite time of year. Every October I read Watchmen and every November I read V for Vendetta.

[@matt.willoughby]

How long have you been doing that?

[@elvispressplay7735]

Oh at least ten years now. Watchmen really gets me in the mood for Halloween and V for Vendetta is such a phenomenal book. Alan Moore may not be a fan of the movies but I enjoy them as much as the books. So many great actors that I love doing stories that are very dear to me.

[@zakman6471]

​@@elvispressplay7735both great reads

[@abdullahenani9670]

Remember, remember the 5th of November. The gunpowder treason and plot. I know of no reason why the gunpowder treason should ever be forgot.

[@mikechicago6200]

Agreed there.....Guy Fawkes is a legend and his legacy will live in eternal! I like the movie more then the comics

[@PrismaticTentacle]

My mum taught me this when I was a kid, I didn't know why until I was older.

[@Antebus1988]

This is one of those poems I don’t think I can forget.

[@ghost-tm7jg]

I have no idea what your talking about wait a minute.....

[@LewisGibson-yu2my]

@@mikechicago6200 Why was he a legend? He wanted to remove democracy and help bring about a Catholic theocracy like Spain of the time, a puppet princess would sit on the throne doing what the Pope told her

[@AngelMartinez-nt1vz]

Hugo kills this role, brings the character to life! Never realized it was him

[@AshGCG]

I imagined it to be Timothy Dalton. Makes no sense. The cast list is right there but, that's how my brain (doesn't) work.

[@nak3dxsnake]

But the voice gives it away instantly.

[@AngelMartinez-nt1vz]

@nak3dxsnake yeah afterwards, but he uses a softer and more gentle tone. I guess my brain didn't want to put s face to it

[@Resimaster]

Even though it says it's him on the cover and in the credits?

[@AngelMartinez-nt1vz]

@Resimaster movie came out when I was barely discovering the wonderful world of comics didn't take time to appreciate actors and give them recognition back then. I do now though haha, any movie I watch have to see what other movies they've been in especially if they stand out

[@Listeningtothefuture]

Perfect non-political movie for a completely random day

[@isuckatgames6781]

The algorithms needs feeding

[@dylanmonstrum1538]

MAGA

[@viiofwands3076]

Your comment has a letter “V” in it

[@DanBellinger2371]

YES YES YES I have been waiting for V For Vendetta for ages! Did not disappoint. Thanks Paul. Love the work and research you put into your videos.

[@heavyspoilers]

Much appreciated

[@suicidebylifestyle9267]

@@heavyspoilers You need to apologize for how you pronounced Tchaikovsky

[@Im_trash_bruh]

The Valerie story is the center of the whole movie, with her kindness sparked a revolution, happy bonfire 🔥 night!

[@sooperd00p]

Also gave V an excuse to torture and brainwash Natalie Portman's character. Other than the innocence of Evey and the persecution of the lesbian actress lady...every single person has been lying their entire lives, living with guilt, or lying because...well, why not, everyone else is lying. Don't get it twisted, the moral of V or Vendetta is I get to lie, kill, and steal....because they are lieing, killing, and stealing. It's a well made movie and brilliantly evil Hollywood propaganda.

[@FigmentForever]

This. And Valerie is basically V if you really want to see through the facade

[@RealAndySkibba]

Perfect day to post this!

[@matt.willoughby]

Almost as if it was planned 🤔

[@BlueTurretGaming]

Thank God we avoided this future.

[@anoraktheblack]

@@BlueTurretGamingDid we though? Or are we in fact slowly but steadily turning this into our political reality?

[@BlueTurretGaming]

@anoraktheblack No. Cus the Biden/Harris admin was FOR CENSORSHIP that is more likely to devolve in to V levels of shitbaggery than Orange Man.

[@gp2917]

@@BlueTurretGaming that you honestly believe that is the real fucking problem

[@SithNerd79]

I had a feeling you'd be dropping this today, Paul. One of my favorite movies of all time. And in America the perfect day to watch. As always, thank you and MT for all the hard work. Cheers.

[@heavyspoilers]

Thank you 🙏

[@gwynevans6440]

Alan Moore, the author of League of Extraordinary Gentlemen a multi-genre, cross-over that adapts many characters from all sorts of fiction into a comic book, does really hate it when people adapt his work.

[@heavyspoilers]

Bloody hates it

[@drtybirds5]

Didn't know the guy who wrote V wrote a the league also. I really like that movie. I know it doesn't get a lot of love. But for me I share it with people at times in my life. And they all seem to enjoy it also 🙂

[@NoMoreBsPlease]

​@@heavyspoilers Oh Please. He's a lefty tool that HATES America and Comic fans. Excuse me if I don't care about his opinion.

[@drewinator101]

Reading the league comics is truly wild, the invisible man being SA’d to death was probably not ever gonna be adapted Alan

[@mattgilbert7347]

@@drewinator101 The extended appendix is the best part imo. He seemingly covers every literary, film, Tv genre and piece of pop culture, it's phenomenal. But yeah, Hyde going through the...um..."back door" to extract revenge on Invisible is an image that'll stay with ya. What with him being invisible, you end up using your imagination more than is healthy. Poor bugger.

[@Tony.Zed.]

Paul throughout this video: "it's got a dystopian vibe, and as we all know the word 'vibe' starts with the letter..."

[@acliffy7939]

In the hospital scene you can see several patients on IV's...

[@Tony.Zed.]

@@acliffy7939 yes, several! and if you go FIVE letters back from the end of the word several, you arrived at the letter V

[@NeverLetOff]

52:10 the time on Big Ben is also 1 minute before 11:05, so almost 11/5, so it could also be seen as the date as well.

[@TaylorRhodes-n3r]

Keep the breakdowns coming! I love this movie and haven't read the source material. Thank you for painting the full picture: much appreciated!

[@kujo1372]

This is the movie I took my wife to see on our first date. I saw it 3 times that weekend and it will forever be one of my favorites. Great job with the breakdown. Cheers.

[@MCIV1104]

One of my favorites as well. 🥀

[@sirsplintfastthepungent1373]

John Brown is America's Guy Fawkes, only unfortunately not often remembered.

[@finalfantasyVII2]

I sadly thought you were talking about John Browning at first.

[@MCIV1104]

I respectfully beg to differ. 🥀

[@coastiewoody]

I started watching this 4 minutes after you uploaded, somehow fell asleep (extremely tired), woke up, and am watching again because this is my favorite book and movie. Thank you! Edit: Also, it's a bit poetic that the US national elections are today. Maybe a V will emerge? 😅

[@nak3dxsnake]

dead ass

[@Mr_Mcfeely]

Poetic or intentionally released on election day 🙄

[@yingyang1615]

I have been waiting for this video…and honestly it’s the perfect day for it to drop

[@viiofwands3076]

Just so you know, your comment has a “V” in it

[@Kavilion]

The V thing is hilarious and I respect you for the commitment to the bit

[@MCIV1104]

Commitment is key. 🥀

[@lucifuge75]

I've been watching a lot of commentary on V for Vendetta (gee, I wonder why). Thank you for being the first video (that I've seen) to mention baptism.

[@Thunderflare99]

I had gone a long time without seeing this movie, but went back to it and I was floored by how (even more) relevant it was. I got hooked on watching if often for awhile; this truly is a movie that aged like fine wine.

[@MCIV1104]

It certainly has hasn't it? 🥀

[@louisbeerreviews8964]

Film

[@toaolisi761]

Honestly, one of the greatest comic book movies of all time. And one of the greatest comics of all time. Both are bold, dark, twisted, relevant, and iconic commentaries that should never be forgot.

[@Erni3K]

I can't believe I forgot what today was. The election has sucked so much of my brainspan. This is a gift, and thank you.

[@judahbenruiz2400]

Also, you can see the 'V' in 'V for Vendetta' forms a 'V', indicating 'V'

[@pinkorange4980]

true true

[@lunaruno9920]

no

[@AC-hj9tv]

Deep lore

[@PK_Mega_Awesome]

I V what you did there

[@THambrough]

Great attention to Vetail. Nice catch.

[@WolfHowl71]

V has always been a fav of mine. Frightening that it's been so prophetic since 2020.

[@MCIV1104]

2020 is when he returned. 🥀

[@drtybirds5]

Thank you so much for this!! I love this movie!! The matrix is my favorite movie of all time. It's not even close to anything else. But V is in my top 5. A lot of people don't love this movie. So happy to see this episode. I never read the book. Still won't haha! But it was nice to hear about the source material and the differences. Again you rock for this one. My guy!! 🙂

[@ayesnapsnots]

I don't even care that these breakdowns are an hour long. I'm in it baby!

[@happytobeliving7199]

I grew up watching this movie over and over. Weirdly it’s on my list of childhood favorites movies. I would literally watch it back to back. I honestly appreciate this video ❤.

[@mr.deadbutdreaming9628]

Thank you for covering this on the 5th of November, so we do remember

[@matt.willoughby]

Do you mean Covering this on the V of November?

[@adityakrishna5222]

5:27 the symbol on Hitler's nazi flag is not a 'Swastika' but a 'Hakenkreuz'. The 'Swastika' is flat and it is often in orange or red colors which represents vibrancy whereas the Nazi 'Hakenkreuz' or 'The Hooked Cross' is tilted and is always depicted in the black color. Swastika is a symbol used predominantly in Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism respectively. it symbolises good luck/fortune and prosperity. All the mentions of 'Swastika' in the Vedas are related to good luck and auspiciousness. Whereas Hakenkreuz is the insignia used by the Nazis as an emblem for the aryan race, and it stands for hooked cross. Infact Hitler never even used the word 'Swastika'. It was James Murphy who translated the 'Hakenkreuz' to 'Swastika' in his translation of the Mein Kampf to portray Hitler as a pagan and to paint Christianity in a positive light. THEY BOTH ARE NOT THE SAME.

[@louisbeerreviews8964]

You are so wrong IT’s was called the swastika not Hakenkreuz in Germany in ww2

[@adityakrishna5222]

@@louisbeerreviews8964 can you please provide any proof other than James Murphy's translation

[@Para2normal]

Probably my favourite film of all time!

[@MCIV1104]

Agreed. 🥀

[@Life.After.Hockey1227]

So I watched this video and then had to go rewatch the movie again and now I’m back to rewatch this video…this is what avoiding the news is doing to me 😂

[@DustUpDuffy]

I watched this for the very first time just a few days ago and was in awe. Its always been on my list but never found the time. Its incredible how timeless and relevant the themes are and its definitely something I'll be revisiting.

[@THambrough]

During the break down you'll notice for many of the wide shots there is Paul who sits upon a large red chair. If we look a bit closer, we can see that the head rest of this chair is also red like the Norsefire party colors, and Paul's head is placed in the middle much like the chancellor when he's on screen. Every shot with Paul is done the exact same way throughout this breakdown as well and that's to symbolize our freedom to remain in place not to be swayed in either direction. This is one of the themes of the film and if we look even closer at that red head rest behind Paul's head we can see that each side connects together towards the center to shape and resemble a large letter " V " *RREEAAACCHH!* Well, that's it for this weeks Paul breakdown. Thank you for clicking this. Hope you enjoyed. I'm your host, Thambrough, and I'll see you in the next one. Cheers.

[@Will-i1e]

Nov 5th 2024 and I've just done my annual V watch..Poifect timing!

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Ohhh can't wait to hear your thoughts on the film! Such a thought provoking film with a message that is relevant now more than ever. Thanks Paul!

[@heavyspoilers]

Hope you enjoy the breakdown mate

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

@@heavyspoilers It was fantastic! So cool to see how the novel compares to the film. Appreciate all the work put into these 😄

[@SurlockGnomez]

34:18 "I was just following orders" is what people who press the like button on channels who still have BetterHelp deals tell themselves (I'm looking at you Ryan!).

[@JellyJel82]

Thank you for breaking this down!!!!! I have always loved this move!!!!!!

[@gwynevans6440]

7:10 you may want to explain what a guy is, as this just makes Britain sound slightly more sinister than it already is.

[@jackwilliam4436]

18:18 Also, this symphony contains (right from the beginning) repetitions of 3 short notes and 1 long note. In morse code, that's the letter v.

[@Resimaster]

An excellent breakdown for a great book and an incredibly powerful film.

[@ABenAbides]

8:12 Yet another example of great acting without ever seeing someone's face **Glares at Halo TV show writers**

[@eclipticender281]

Literally where my brain went. Similar to master chief or the mandalorian, they don’t have to show their face and it adds to their character

[@deramoa]

History doesn't repeat itself. You mean, those who fail to remember history are doomed to repeat it.

[@RHYNOX27]

I took a shot every time Paul said 'V' and had to get my stomach pumped

[@SurlockGnomez]

At the 50 minute mark my fingers were making a V after being pointed out the 900th V.

[@Conn458]

Favourite KZbinr breaking down one of my favourite movies, Christmas has come early 🎉

[@crem76]

I didn't get to watch the film on Tuesday as usual as I was watching you know what. I love the film and this was a great look at it. I didn't know the source material so that aspect was a nice reference. Really great work Paul, thanks as always. This and Bond got me to subscribe 😊

[@roberthiltz2741]

I could rant for hours concerning the fantastic symbolism of this flick because I love it so much but, for now I will just say, “neat.” Thanks bro

[@HyperspaceCafe]

Remember, remember the 5th of November….. where’s my Americans at 😂

[@MCIV1104]

We are Right here. 🥀

[@carpemkarzi]

Thanks Paul. I snubbed this movie in theatres but have since reexamined my reasons and the movie. In my head it exists hand in hand with the book. Similar but different enough to stand on its own

[@chadsherrill7559]

Hilarious that I watched this movie again today and now you’re doing a breakdown……hands down…the fastest breakdown ever😅

[@angelicagaldos]

One of the best films EVER. I never knew it was a DC film

[@MCIV1104]

🥀🥀

[@vikingodin1986]

Excellent film...damn good breakdown 👏

[@MichFawkes]

Great timing! This is just what I needed 😊

[@NoUploadJustComment]

Very topical. Good luck America, you are going to need it.

[@MCIV1104]

That we are. Good thing we know a little better. 🥀

[@koammudo43]

One of the best movies of all time truly amazing. I remember my first time seeing this .

[@MCIV1104]

Certainly is isn't it? 🥀

[@TheoRae8289]

A humble request for the merch shop while I'm drooling over several of these: Something "Agathot" related. 😂 I never get tired of people reacting to that. Between you and Ryan I'm not going to be able to close my closet.

[@Clsmith94]

Amazing video as usual ✊🏾 the parallels between this movie and America today is shocking to say the least

[@MCIV1104]

Isn't it though? 🥀

[@CartoonrBOY]

This is pop-corn worthy! There's so much to say about this film. Thanks Paul *munch* *munch*

[@jamesjefferson3234]

One of my favorite films .. I watch it every November

[@MCIV1104]

As it is mine. 🥀

[@viiofwands3076]

Your comment has a couple of “V’s” in it

[@MCIV1104]

@@viiofwands3076 If you only knew how accurate your statement actually is. 🥀

[@mimigoodluck303]

The dog listening to the Victrola was the logo of the Victor Talking Machine Company. The motto that went with it was "His Master's Voice". Make of that what you will!

[@thegames-bd6mh]

The coalition of the willing flag is a reference to the 48 countries led by the United States for the war in Iraq. In 2002 at a NATO summit President George w Bush said if Sadaam Hussein choose not to disarm that the United States would lead a Coalition of the Willing to disarm him.

[@JC041174]

Paul is another banger of a breakdown to one of my favourite films of all time. I did read the graphic novel a while after watching the film when it came out all them years ago. I find that both the book and film have told the test of time. Is it correct that you going to break down all 26 Bond films if so will you be doing this back to back or mixing them with other films either way I CAN'T WAIT. Oh and if you look there is a V there, no there, over there LOL 🤣🤣🤣

[@RyanCarter-MA-XXX]

excellent analysis

[@greatestbowler77]

Amazing film and great breakdown

[@pyrho1]

YES!! one of my favorite movies!

[@MCIV1104]

As it is mine. 🥀

[@MoistMan772]

Smashing that 👍🏽 Thank you, Paul!

[@nedcarlton409]

I love this movie and the story itself. I’m embarrassed to admit that I never caught all the faces when they remove their masks. I saw the girl and thought “oh good,she’s still alive after all”. But this IS the reason I follow this channel!

[@viiofwands3076]

Your comment has a few “V’s” in it just so you know

[@jamesnoe7378]

Great job and smart for putting this oit on election Day 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 you Sir are a genius 😊😊😊

[@ilikespoons1]

Thank you host Paul

[@theSemiChrist]

Oof. The Wachowski sisters is probably one of the most ill advised transitions in history.

[@theSemiChrist]

Also, happy V day! 😅

[@viiofwands3076]

Your comment has a “V” in it just so you know

[@theSemiChrist]

@@viiofwands3076 fuck, where?!

[@theleaderturtle]

I've got both the V for Vendetta graphic novel and the V for Vendetta movie on DVD and I loved them both.

[@davidbarnes6449]

Don't know if anyone noticed but 2nd shelf down, on the left. There's a V.

[@MrEddiyOwen]

That's the most beautiful spoiler you could have ever given me.

[@DJSteenie]

Loved this one

[@loquez_133dg5]

The best channel on KZbin 😂

[@richardqiunn1473]

Yes I will agree with that and heavy spoilers is better than new cockstars 😂 and heavy spoilers take their time when they are making a video

[@serwinzzalot9989]

still crazy that Warner bros made this. awesome stuff

[@ryork12]

Fuckin sick dude! Stoked for this one.

[@ttabood7462]

Great video!

[@PoppaGrizzlythaPlug]

Hands down my favorite movie of all time

[@NeverLetOff]

Hell yeah! This movie asks story is amazing!

[@louisbeerreviews8964]

Flim

[@Firenutz]

The original Paul of “vendetta” refers to a family blood feud. The Paul expanded over time to encompass prolonged series of retaliatory, vengeful, or hostile acts. And by Paul I mean aka Definition.

[@philmcguinness669]

24:54 if you were able to see through these pictures the string holding the frame to the wall would be shaped like a V....mind blown

[@artandcard]

48:06 When Finch climbs up to Stone Henge naked, you can see his "V" line. There's an exclamation of "La Vie" which sounds like "La V". At the same time, Finch lifts his arm like he's dancing the YMCA, but one could also read it as a "V".

[@lordodysseus]

Interesting day to post this lol

[@niallkennedy23]

Dig your videos Paul. I understand you must get a lot of requests, so here is mine. Do an episode on highlander. There doesn't seem to be any on KZbin. There can be only one! All the best dude.

[@russell28533]

at 14:11, I don't think the placement of the hands on the clock (on the tv) were intended to be a "V" but rather a "5 minutes till..." call out from another Alan Moore project, The Watchmen and it's reference to the Doomsday Clock.

[@sunilpermaul7876]

I think it's cool that in Sense8, they have a "guy" in the Guy Fawkes mask give Nomi the wipeout virus thing.

[@zsyhan15]

I should rewatch the movie. Will be right back.

[@cheekster777]

Perfect timing! 🧨 🎇

[@MCIV1104]

Isn't it though? 🥀

[@TheTNK97]

Can you do a classic breakdown of Equilibrium?!!! Please?!

[@DemiSun]

I love that freaking movie!!!

[@daninagy4173]

Isn't Y the 25th letter of the alphabet? It does have a V-section, but still...

[@joekerr5172]

The audio cuts out at 5 seconds in, and never comes back on

[@heavyspoilers]

should be fixed now, not sure how that happened

[@joekerr5172]

​@@heavyspoilersthank you!

[@ericshrader8073]

Stephen Rea was in Interview with the Vampire. Vampire begins with V. Its all connected.

[@CopperHTID]

35:58 I had one of those book lights 🤣🤣

[@TheRealCanadianGeek]

Well. that video is on point

[@cheekster777]

Thank you Paul.

[@ScottEDawg]

Just a little something I noticed - Hugo Weaving uses a very similar tone and cadence as the character V as he did as Agent Smith.

[@Divadtube]

"And thus, I clothe my naked villainy in ancient odd ends stolen forth from holy writ, and am thought a saint, when MOST I play the devil." This move went hard, one of my all time favorites. "Thank you, but id rather see the chemical shed now"

[@Jen-xh4ef]

November the 5th now has a very different meaning in the US. And I do believe it will never be forgot.

[@GarrettRAllen]

Thanks!

[@heavyspoilers]

Thank you