Dana and Tom discuss the graphic novel film, V for Vendetta (2006) for its 20th anniversary: directed by James McTiegue, written by the Wachowskis, cinematography by Adrian Biddle, editing by Martin Walsh, music by Dario Marianelli, starring Hugo Weaving, Natalie Portman, Stephen Rea, Stephen Fry, and John Hurt.

Plot Summary: Set in a grim future ruled by a harsh dictatorship, V for Vendetta follows a quiet young woman, Evey, played by Natalie Portman, who is rescued from secret police by a mysterious masked rebel, V, played by Hugo Weaving. V launches a bold campaign of bombings and public messages meant to wake the public and inspire resistance against the regime led by Chancellor Adam Sutler. As Evey is drawn deeper into V’s dangerous mission, she struggles with fear, freedom, and the cost of fighting tyranny.

Meanwhile, a determined investigator, Chief Inspector Eric Finch, played by Stephen Rea, begins to uncover the truth behind both the government’s past crimes and V’s personal quest for revenge. Blending political thriller and action drama, the film explores themes of oppression, justice, and the power of ordinary people to challenge authoritarian rule.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction, Cast, and Background for V for Vendetta

02:48 Relationship(s) to V for Vendetta

05:24 What is V for Vendetta About?

09:07 What are the Parallels Between V and the US?

12:35 Plot Summary for V for Vendetta

13:50 Did You Know?

19:03 Best Performance(s)

27:28 Best Scene(s)

33:00 In Memoriam

35:09 Best/Funniest Lines

38:39 The Stanley Rubric - Legacy

42:47 The Stanley Rubric - Impact/Significance

47:51 The Stanley Rubric - Novelty

51:15 The Stanley Rubric - Classicness

55:31 The Stanley Rubric - Rewatchability

57:41 The Stanley Rubric - Audience Score and Final Total

59:25 Remaining Questions for V for Vendetta

01:13:48 Remaining Thoughts for the Week

01:20:17 Credits

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Keywords:

V for Vendetta, political thriller, resistance, symbolism, vigilante justice, dystopian, film analysis, Alan Moore, Wachowskis, societal impact

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