V for Vendetta - Beneath the Mask

[@AMatterofFilm]

Remember, remember the fifth of November. This was definitely one of the toughest videos to make, so enjoy 😉.

[@voxinfernos]

Did a wonderful job as always!

[@ivanvoronov3871]

A Matter of Film thanks for the video you are very underated

[@pradyuminater]

"V for Vendetta" for me, is The best superhero movie ever, simply because it`s a good movie. From the complex central theme or idea to the pacing of scenes and events happening in the movie, V for vendetta outshines most of the superhero movies as well as blockbuster action movies.Sure, it is does not study other characters from the fascist government side as good as the comics but it does it`s best in the given run time... thanks "A Matter of Film" for examining this movie and please keep on doing this...

[@khryst4445]

Great job on the editing, especially the comic book theme

[@MikuYTOfficial]

Ol

[@brianemery8945]

The world needs a V More now than ever

[@shovelenthusiast7389]

Not yet but if shit is coming down like i feel its gonna be, we do.

[@blqcktiger2152]

amen

[@ronin47-ThorstenFrank]

3:06

[@partyfavors9238]

I agree 100%

[@AwwSweet]

I am living in a European country, where people every day fighting crazy dictator and every day people are going to jail. So this film have personal notes for me now.

[@RafaelBenedicto]

Why am I getting the feeling that this movie feels more like a documentary nowadays?

[@jackgray2419]

Rafael Benedicto it's said that The Matrix and They Live were documentaries.

[@julietpapa2657]

Rafael Benedicto just watched it again, and i totally felt like this

[@amreview5616]

Oh fuck buddy well it sure is now

[@KindaNameless]

2020: hold my beer

[@iamrentrey]

how do you feel about it now? It’s reality

[@fangsabre]

Remember remember the fifth of November, the gunpowder treason and plot. I know of no reason the gunpowder treason should ever be forgot.

[@AMatterofFilm]

Goddamn right.

[@navaneethjayakumar849]

Hugo Weaving gave an incredible, strong performance WEARING A FUCKING MASK.

[@FlyingAce1016]

I find it so neat John hurt played the villian in this dictatorship government when he played someone under the rule of a government like it in the film "1984".

[@reggielovato9525]

I think that's why they cast him. Both movies suggest an Orwellian society.

[@GulshanSharmalive]

this movie is one of the most beautiful things i know.

[@spdcrzy]

This was relevant as hell in 2018...but REALLY relevant in the middle of 2020.

[@ethansandberg5546]

This video is *extremely* well edited, oh my gosh

[@EyebrowCinema]

Nice video. Very well-produced. I will say, while I do enjoy the movie, I do think the graphic novel is a much better meditation on the themes of freedom, mainly because it plays things a bit more ambiguous with V. The movie does this too, but by the end I get the impression the filmmakers want us to see him as a hero. That's fine, but the source material is a lot less clear, with the anarchy V spreads being in some ways just as dangerous as the fascist government he fights. In short, I think the book does a better job asking questions about what freedom costs and what avenues of resistance are available in a fascist state. That said, you do a good job arguing how the movie speaks to these themes well and it's also probably the best film adaptation of Alan Moore's work.

[@AMatterofFilm]

Thanks man! I have yet to fully read the graphic novel, but it's on the bucket list for sure :)

[@youthnation1]

Great channel! Fantastic editing! Beautiful!

[@AMatterofFilm]

Thank you!

[@youthnation1]

A Matter of Film No. Thank you! I wish I had half your skill. Well I guess there’s more than one of you. I’m on my own. Keep up the great work.

[@AMatterofFilm]

That means a lot to us (there's two of us). I really like your channel too.

[@GoldenBoy661]

Great video and some of the best editing I've seen in any video essay. Amazing work, man!

[@axelcordova8262]

Now, this is quality content.

[@AMatterofFilm]

Thank you Axel!

[@contrafax]

"happiness is the most insidious prison of all." Holy shit, I have been free for DECADES, almost five of them.

[@willmungas8964]

LMAO

[@AMatterofFilm]

If you crave happiness you lose, if you don't accept unhappiness, you lose. We have two options: keep craving another feeling we are not currently experiencing, or we can accept the fact that no feeling is everlasting, there's always change, and if you give yourself the chance to feel with your open heart you won't need craving.

[@SeraphimVolker]

That idea is actually surprisingly Buddhist in nature. I've found that the most important freedom is often religious.

[@voxinfernos]

Loved it!. Fav film channel. Great work, guys! I really enjoyed this one. V of Vendetta is one of my favorites movies. Pd: Maybe Mr.Nobody or Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind next?

[@chasetrix2432]

Surprised your videos don’t have over a million view! Truly a brilliant channel you’re very talented.

[@AMatterofFilm]

Hey, thank you so much! We'll get there, eventually :) Glad you enjoy the content !

[@fedpic79]

I saw this film when it came out and i loved it. I saw it a week ago and that's exactly the reality we are living in my country Nicaragua. A government who wants to control the people with fear and chaos. But we are fighting until the end for freedom, fearless!!! When fiction becomes reality, now that's really scary! #GritoPorNicaragua #SOSNicaragua

[@AMatterofFilm]

Hey Federico, wish you guys the best of luck over there. Never forget that "People shouldn't be afraid of their government. Governments should be afraid of their people." Peace, brother.

[@blqcktiger2152]

this response is a year late but i just wanna say, Fight on, for freedom is worth fighting and dying for, about time every goverment feared it's people. and as someone from a country who had a revolution 9 years ago, the taste of freedom is so sweet.

[@fedpic79]

@@blqcktiger2152 thank you for those words brother! The situation here Is critical, people are dying in hospitals in the worst conditions, the governent is using the pendemic as a weapong to kill us. We are doing all we can to stay safe. Even their own people are dying, wich is poetic justice. Read about Nicaragua and the situation of the pandemic. Take care brother, we are resisting. By the way, are you egyptian?

[@blqcktiger2152]

@@fedpic79 it will get better soon bro cause tiranny never lasts and the last word will be that of the people, and im not egyptian, poor egyptians have no freedom, im Tunisian the land of the first revolution.

[@jessicac5228]

Amazing video, i am currently studying the movie in class and this video was really helpful! The ideas in the film are so thought provoking, great analysis!

[@VideosOfRandomContext]

Movies like V for Vendetta are dystopian categorised

[@johnrwallace]

This movie is so relevant for today!

[@donaldsachse4817]

V for Vendetta was a Great movie!

[@PondererOfThings]

Can you do Kick-Ass next? I think that movie is very underrated and for some reason, almost no one talks about it. Out of any superhero film, I think it's usage of color is the best and I wish more superhero films were as colorful and beautifully shot.

[@AMatterofFilm]

You're right, Kick-Ass is underrated. That's a good idea, maybe we'll do it! :)

[@PondererOfThings]

Awesome thanks for the quick reply too! Happy to know that movie is still appreciated. Shame that the sequel doesn't live up to its prowess. I love V for Vendetta as well and this was a great analysis. Although, my opinion probably is a bit biased because I love Natalie Portman haha. At first, I found it odd that V chose Guy Fawkes to be the symbol of freedom for his revolution because of how Fawke's revolution ultimately failed and how he was publically executed after giving away the names of his fellow conspirators. But you hit the nail on the had that this movie isn't a superhero movie, it's about an idea. It didn't matter that Guy Fawkes was a religious extremist that was failed to overthrow Parliament. It didn't matter that Fawkes sold out all of his fellow conspirators and was ultimately became more meme than man in England's culture. (I still think it's awesome that the 5th of November, aka Guy Fawkes night, aka Bonfire night, is legitimately celebrated in England via large firework displays, and you guessed it, large bonfires annually) What does matter is that the mask of Guy Fawkes was a recognizable representation of an oppressed citizen rising up against a government that they believe to be tyrannical. V was able to use this revered historical figure of the people to inspire hope and to spread the ideas of freedom and it was absolutely brilliant for Alan Moore to correlate the two in his graphic novel. Looking forward to your future content. Keep up the great work :)

[@Mrcrunch93]

Very underrated channel. The editing is excellent.

[@Judaskisses]

Saw your Duality of Man video in my recommended feed while watching Full Metal Jacket clips, and I must say I am very impressed with your content.

[@AMatterofFilm]

Thanks so much Eric!

[@westoncovey764]

Seriously how do you only have a handful of likes per video?

[@AMatterofFilm]

Hey Weston, welcome to the channel! We started the channel on December, so we are still small, thanks for the kind words!

[@westoncovey764]

I know you might get these a lot but I want to recommend two movies which I would love to see you cover. 1: Le Miserables, So many things you could discuss for this but my favorite would be the struggle on whats lawfull, good, and evil. 2: Men in Black. I know, a lot different from Le Mis, but still there seems to be something there that people miss. The struggle, acceptance, and reality of change. Thank you for these other great videos. and now, time to bing watch.

[@mattcarbone8740]

More will come in time, I just found this channel 2 days ago.

[@hypetrain7134]

Yes! One of the greats! Mad Max: Fury Road next?

[@Richard_Parker_Offl]

The world need V more than ever now, especially corrupt Third World Countries like India, Somalia, Ethiopia, Nigeria etc.

[@miongskie]

Well, critics will be critics! Listening to someone behind the line would be greater than glorified professions sometime. I have nothing against them but failing to understand a movie is not analyzing it, just grading by first impression! Great job, this movie deserves better like your channel deserves brighter!!

[@AMatterofFilm]

A good critic always considers all aspects that go into making a movie, without thinking of their own idelogies. Thank you Sal! Glad you find our channel interesting :)

[@kevinwilson9589]

@Manek Iridius I usually love the movies the critics hate, and vice versa.

[@wtslimerick]

Thanks for the great video again guys, also reminded how great the soundtrack is!!

[@brainznbullets]

I wanted to clap by the end, I really really did, but there was no one to clap to. Great job. I was especially impressed by the editing of the last segment of the video

[@konradmikoajczyk5760]

I will keep it simple ... the best channel on KZbin. Perfection !!! Cheers ;)

[@AMatterofFilm]

Thanks a bunch Konrad! It means a lot :)

[@Numenor76]

it is a struggle to be awaken "feed your head"

[@Leo-wy1by]

Love this video. Gained a new subscriber. Well done man.

[@mrvideogame007]

Great analysis and editing! Keep it up

[@AMatterofFilm]

Thank you! We will :)

[@upscaleavenue]

An idea never looked so good 😏🔥

[@balrosepictures724]

This is a great review of the film. Looking forward to more!

[@arturoapm]

This videos are superb.

[@sebastianrendel6352]

Very good video! Quality content

[@AMatterofFilm]

Thank you so much!

[@CruelPizza213]

I subscribed because of this video. Amazing.

[@AMatterofFilm]

Thank you! Welcome to the channel :)

[@theanomalous1401]

I first watched this movie on BBC America. (imagine my shock) I was captivated by the intensity of the plot and how it kept building and building. But it was the end, with it's sudden role reversal that made the payoff so gratifying.

[@hammybunghole4275]

Best movie i have seen for awhile

[@pmcclaren1]

This is The Most Beautiful LOVE STORY ever!!!!! V's incredible COURAGE, total LOVE and DEVOTION to Evie is epic!! Her BEAUTY is absolutely stunning and breathless! Their LOVE for each other is total and forever. LOVE destroys EVIL always! She says to him 'How can you be the most important thing ever to me?!' He says to her 'Nothing existed until I saw you and fell in love! She says 'We can leave here now. Don't die!' She is Totally SECURE in his love. He says 'I must go to my MAKER and thank HIM for all HE has done for us!' Together they give us all HOPE for today! RISE UP all you BRAVE PEOPLE! DEFEND your families, especially our babies, friends and fellow humans! Good News!!!! WE WIN!!!!! (Luke 24.6).

[@FolkBoyify]

My favorite movie, the freedom aspect of it.

[@kameronbasseri1953]

beyond brilliant breakdown of the themes/ ideas !

[@leonardofreud8730]

He is coming soon

[@MrKajithecat]

We need that kind of rebellion now and fast.

[@andrewneighbors4441]

I love this movie

[@invisibleman4827]

RIP John Hurt, you are sorely missed.

[@AMatterofFilm]

Agree. Loved his performances. What's your favorite?

[@invisibleman4827]

@@AMatterofFilm Probably 1984. Marvellous voice as well, and such a humble natured and gentle soul.

[@subhadipadhikary270]

Actually the idea behind the v for vandatta push us to think that how fear capture us and rule us.The vedio is great and I think the concept of that flim is bit complex.

[@remittanceman4685]

V for Vendetta was a work of fiction. It was also prophetic. Pathetic, small minded tyrants will use any crisis as an excuse to force us to behave in the way they want. Live in the way they want. Fear them in the way they want. Sound familiar?

[@briangreen8033]

"Never more than now I see, Beckoned forth from fantasy, A need of an idea such as V, We the plagued O' viral veneer morality, Perverse augmentation of our reality, With poetic vigor my heartfelt plea, What else is a virtuous man to be?"

[@Username-vp1sh]

Nice video, really enjoyed the edit and the music

[@antimaster6432]

this movie might not be fiction for too long for britain.

[@Mardi-Shorts-DevonGirlUK]

It seems like your prediction maybe right Anti Master 😕

[@MrSpruce]

2020 viewers: *Interesting.*

[@romanempire8705]

What do you mean?

[@romanempire8705]

What do you mean?

[@MetallicaRocksss]

I love this channel so goddamn much.

[@angelo1052]

Amazing film

[@AMatterofFilm]

It's great!

[@tyrell.]

Has anybody noticed how dilated Sutler's eyes are?

[@jstn2613]

Love this channel dude

[@AMatterofFilm]

Thanks dude!

[@zigah6729]

I like how V's mask is like 😊 but under the mask Hugo could be like 😟

[@alanmassally3147]

Brilliant film, and scary as for told the COVID crisis and lockdown

[@jamesmcclure3907]

The graphic novel from the 80s (available at pretty much any comic shop and most bookstores) was even more intense. But the movie is incredible (in spite of the detours and changes made) and I have thoroughly enjoyed every time I rewatch it.

[@RossIsFine]

The character V is actually satan, if yall didnt know. The author admits this. Also, he chose the figure of Guy Fawkes and his mask to be the hero and inspiration. ... why? Cause he was paid by the jesuits of Rome to kill King James the 1st, why? To stop him from printing the King James Bible. Jesuits murdered over 55 million Christians and hate the Bible. They are the antichrist kingdom.

[@scaledsupremacy817]

I like the way the movie presents the topics. Much like V says every action has an equal and opposite reaction. Thus with harsh oppression there will be harsh anarchy.

[@TylerAnselmo11]

Crazy how the background story seems to be mimicking today in so many ways its nutz 2021

[@christoscharlie3364]

The best movie i ever see.

[@FutureLaugh]

great analysis and montage editing

[@rachelpops9239]

Seeing this movie clearly in 2020

[@arielfarzan931]

Holy shit this is one of the greatest videos you've made keep it up

[@AMatterofFilm]

Thank you Ariel!

[@prettyboydetailing5435]

Freaking amazing

[@FlyingAce1016]

I always thought it odd people think he wants full anarchy instead of just overthrowing an extreme right wing government yeah you could argue he uses the anarchy of the masses at the end of the film to de-stabilize the oppressive government. But it's more like a revolution then an actual call for anarchy as a way to go. I doubt he wants full anarchy where crimes go unstopped and unpunished such as theft murder rape etc in fact he is wanting justice against the crimes of the state. I say it's more a call for progressive policy towards human rights etc. But to be pro-protest against oppressive totalitarianism. Such as the awful far right wants goverment to be like in places in the world. I say this judging the character of the film not the comics though, I know the comic artist is pro anarchy.

[@MIKEYPOOHBEARJACKSON]

Say it with him everyone! "Remember Remember the fifth of November!" Well if its your birthday you are in for a treat

[@enzildevos1907]

Watching this video in 2020 is scary

[@tedd5803]

you deserve more subs

[@ІринаПодольська-л2и]

I do not read comics. But this film made me want to buy the original novel.

[@captainbean3114]

I think it's worth remembering that it's VERY easy to say, in 2018, 17 years after 9/11, that the movie is beyond it's era. I disagree. Everything exists in it's era and is consequence of it, that's not a positive nor a negative thing intrinsically, it's entirely contextual. So I think critics are very founded in saying that the film was a tad edgy for the era. Remember this is 2005, this stuff was still very close to home back then. as always tho, excellent video.

[@jesusbrito5165]

I agree but this kind of movies have world wide realise and this film is based on a british fiction about a fictional England don't you think you are been a bit USAcentric after all there had been five years by then did you wanted them to wait 20 years? 30? There most be people who still today are not ready for a movie that shows terrorism like this in the american audience and i feel them but as hard as it may be to believe the world has to move on and does not revolved arround them.

[@Ciara1594]

The creater of V for Vendetta wasn't happy when V was made a freedom fighter in the film. He saw V as an anarchist.😔 The reason V wears the mask was mostly because he was badly burned when he escaped from the prison.

[@Insertnameher3]

Dope video

[@dr.joeljoseph644]

V wants to create a govt who would fight for people's anarchy. Govt wants to make people believe that they are already practicing anarchy and maintaining them. This cycle goes on and will never stop.

[@skypher6653]

It wasn't about rebellion tho. It's about Independence

[@Angel200929]

Seems like 2020

[@Samboy1135]

Can you make one for 1984?

[@funnybunnys442]

Can you do Equilibrium next?

[@phantomlord8870]

What's the name of the song during the video's climax

[@NRTSean]

Ahead of its time do 'Town without pity' at some point.

[@generalreign3483]

facism; wonderful.

[@not2tees]

Alan Moore wrote this? I already think of him as semi-legendary, through watching his various KZbin interviews.

[@Sen9393]

Moore wrote the original comic book. He hated the script and never saw the movie. Said it was rubbish.

[@not2tees]

@@Sen9393 He is a man who has opinions, and actually thinks and so on. Impressive.

[@Donovaneagle2098]

I think the film was ok, but the book was far, far better at showing V the Anarchist.

[@Ave_Satana666]

so my analysis is he was probably a higher class man born into it or through fighting. then one day who realized the monster he was. driven mad he most likely practiced everything which is common for people with a power an or emotional complex. this explains his overall skill. sooner or later he couldn't hide it anymore so it started to alert the others he lost alot on that day. what makes me assume this is his speech patterns. they resemble a high class man an in that society that can only mean one thing. this would also explain his need for justice dispite there never being any to get.

[@rosesrosesandroses1201]

i dont think you've watched the film

[@Ave_Satana666]

@@rosesrosesandroses1201 I dont think you understand what story building is.

[@Ave_Satana666]

@@rosesrosesandroses1201 very viciously with vigorous views unsupported by a "hello" or a "how do you do" vain vagueness violently fascist?

[@Ave_Satana666]

@@rosesrosesandroses1201 now read my name.

[@joecappello7742]

Remember the 5th of November

[@colenemitz9053]

What was the song used throughout

[@likedp3210]

This is based on a true story

[@anthonyflores9648]

Guy Fawkes

[@adriangutierrez3378]

Sadly, the graphic novel is quite prophetic. Great film though, 10/10

[@Man_fay_the_Bru]

Is Nat Portman meant to be South African?

[@nikolavanzettiteslasacco4991]

Viva la revolution! 2020.

[@MikuYTOfficial]

Damm

[@Dippa1991]

Who else is here for their English assignment? 😆

[@AMatterofFilm]

Really? That's so cool! Say thank you to your teacher.

[@Dippa1991]

Will do 👍

[@richardblankenship5481]

Idiocracy will prove to be the more prescient movie.

[@madsli]

Huh, I didn't know they had already made the meme movie.

[@Jjrmtv]

meticulous timing...the beauty of truth always prevails over the tyranny of hate

[@JoshJr98]

Its now 2020 like in the movie and after a pandemic like in the movie and we are on lockdown and curfew like in the movie?

[@deadpool8340]

Could do with V nowadays #Toriesout