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V for Vendetta is a 2005 dystopian political action film directed by James McTeigue (in his feature directorial debut) from a screenplay by the Wachowskis.
It is based on the 1988–89 DC Vertigo Comics limited series of the same title by Alan Moore, David Lloyd, and Tony Weare.
Alan Moore, has disowned and distanced himself from theatrical adaptations of his work, especially after The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, and has since remained uncredited.
Set against the futuristic landscape of totalitarian Britain, V For Vendetta tells the story of a mild-mannered young woman named Evey who is rescued from a life-and-death situation by a masked vigilante known only as "V."
Incomparably charismatic and ferociously skilled in the art of combat and deception, V ignites a revolution when he detonates two London landmarks and takes over the government-controlled airwaves, urging his fellow citizens to rise up against tyranny and oppression.
As Evey uncovers the truth about V's mysterious background, she also discovers the truth about herself – and emerges as his unlikely ally in the culmination of his plot to bring freedom and justice back to a society fraught with cruelty and corruption.
The film, featured its soundtrack “The Reason” by Cat Power, as well as Spiritualized, The Rolling Stones, Ethan Stoller, and Julie London, with music composed by Dario Marinelli.
Made for $50–54 million, and garnished in its release $134.7 million, V for Vendetta has garnered a cult following due to its theme, with many still resonate even years later.
Film critic Richard Roeper dismissed right-wing Christian criticism of the film on the television show Ebert and Roeper, saying that V's "terrorist" label is applied in the film "by someone who's essentially Hitler, a dictator."
LGBT commentators have praised the film for its positive depiction of gay people. Sarah Warn of AfterEllen called the film "one of the most pro-gay ever".
Warn went on to praise the central role of the character Valerie "not just because it is beautifully acted and well written, but because it is so utterly unexpected [in a Hollywood film]."
David Walsh of the World Socialist Web Site criticised V's actions as "antidemocratic," calling the film an example of "the bankruptcy of anarcho-terrorist ideology;"
Walsh writes that because the people have not played any part in the revolution, they will be unable to produce a "new, liberated society."
Natalie Portman, appeared as Jane Foster in the Thor films and MCU, Hugo Weaving as the Red Skull in Captain America: First Avenger, and John Hurt in 1984.
Sadly, Hurt would pass away years later.4 months, 3 weeks ago
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Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (also known as Madagascar 2: Escape to Africa) is a 2008 American animated adventure comedy film[3] produced by DreamWorks Animation SKG[a] and PDI/DreamWorks and distributed by Paramount Pictures.
It is the sequel to Madagascar and the second installment in the franchise.
Hoping to return to New York via a penguin-piloted plane, the four animal friends crash land in the plains of Africa, where a surprise awaits for Alex the Lion.
Released on November 7, 2008, Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa received positive reviews from critics for its characters, humor and animation, with critics considering it an improvement over its predecessor, and grossed $603.9 million on a $150 million budget, making it the sixth highest-grossing film of 2008.
It was dedicated to Bernie Mac, who died on August 9, 2008 before the film's release.
A sequel, Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted, was released in June 2012.
Hans Zimmer returned to compose the score for the film, this time being joined by will.i.am.
The soundtrack includes five new songs performed by will.i.am; his cover of "I Like to Move It" was used in the end credits.4 months, 4 weeks ago
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The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is a 2011 mystery thriller film directed by David Fincher from a screenplay by Steven Zaillian.
It is based on the 2005 novel of the same name by Stieg Larsson
Disgraced financial reporter Mikael Blomkvist finds a chance to redeem his honor after being hired by wealthy Swedish industrialist Henrik Vanger to solve the 40-year-old murder of Vanger's niece, Harriet.
Vanger believes that Harriet was killed by a member of his own family.
Eventually joining Blomkvist on his dangerous quest for the truth is Lisbeth Salander, an unusual but ingenious investigator whose fragile trust is not easily won.
Between a lack lustre box office, and Rooney Mara and Daniel Craig’s busy schedules, a sequel was never made, and the trilogy unfinished.
David Fincher wanted a bigger budget because he was dedicated to making them a hard R-rated franchise, and Sony didn’t want to give it since the first movie hadn’t been super profitable.
And Daniel Craig had just filmed Skyfall so he wanted a pay increase too.
The film grossed $232.6 million against a $90 million production budget and received generally positive reviews from critics, with praise for Craig and Mara's performances as well as Fincher's direction, the score, and the film's tone and visuals.
The film was chosen by the National Board of Review as one of the top ten films of 2011 and was a candidate for numerous awards, winning, among others, the Academy Award for Best Film Editing, while Mara's performance earned her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress.
A soft reboot and sequel, The Girl in the Spider's Web, was released in October 2018.
Atticus Ross and Trent Reznor, composed music for the film.
The soundtrack is nearly three hours long, and includes covers of the Led Zeppelin track, "Immigrant Song", featuring Karen O of Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and the Bryan Ferry song, "Is Your Love Strong Enough?", by Reznor and Ross' own band, How to Destroy Angels.5 months ago