V for Vendetta The film was first released in 2006 but became a cult classic due to its underlying message about a corrupt government. Based on the popular limited comic of the same name, this dystopian political thriller centers on an anarchist and freedom fighter named “V” (Hugo Weaving).
The film was highly praised for its political perspective and stance on neo-fascist totalitarian regimes taking place in a corrupt world. Many fans, as well as various political groups, praised the film. The film has many inspiring moments and lines that make the audience think about its deeper meaning. Let’s see which quotes are relevant and noteworthy.
Updated by Gabriela Silva on November 27, 2020: V for Vendetta became a film of hope against corruption in a dystopian reality. The film taps into a common fear of leaders becoming too focused on their position of power. One protagonist appeals to morality and emotion, while the other is a masked crusader seeking to destroy hegemony and return freedom to the people. This movie has many memorable moments. Moments and quotes that still inspire today.
“He is Edmond Dantès. He is my father, my mother, my brother, my friend. He is you and I. He is all of us.”
Ivy (Natalie Portman) says this as she embarks on V’s final mission. Ivey was asked who V was. She doesn’t really know, no one does. She called him Edmond Dantès.The protagonist is Count of Monte Cristo.
There are many similarities between him and Edmund. Both were failed by the justice system and fueled by outrage over injustice. V and Edmund are reborn, seeking revenge and freedom. This quote from Ivy symbolizes the idea of V and Edmund’s revenge prevailing in their search for a new reality.
“Then you no longer have fear. You are completely free.”
In a series of events that take place in the movie, Ivy is captured and tortured to gain information about V. The movie changes direction and focuses on Ivy’s time incarcerated and her finding a letter from Valerie Page (Natasha Whiteman). At the end of her incarceration, she was asked to provide the tiniest bit of information.
Ivy refuses and discovers a new power within herself. She said she would rather die behind the chemical shed. The guard said the above sentence. It’s implied that fear is what holds people back, even Ivy. It is the human mind’s own prison. Once there is no fear, a person becomes free. Ivy is now no longer afraid and truly free.
“God in the Rain”
After Ivy was released, she walked outside and noticed it was raining. It’s a touching moment when she realizes she can face death calmly and without fear. She said the line was “God is in the rain.” She heard this too when she first read Valerie’s letter.
Whether metaphorical or biblical, this line can mean many things. Some believe there’s a reason why you find yourself stuck even when it’s pouring rain, damp and dreary. There’s still a good feeling that comes out of it. It’s about the pain Ivy went through, but ultimately found new strength in her.
“We are told to remember the idea, not the person. Because a person can fail.”
The rest of the quote continues: “He might be caught, he might be killed and forgotten, but 400 years later an idea can still change the world.” The character V was never a fixed, achievable character character of. Rather, he was meant to symbolize an idea. Change mark. That’s why Ivey didn’t reveal his true identity.
Even without V, his ideas and his pursuit of change will be remembered. The significance of November 5th began with an idea and was given life by the vast number of people who eventually followed that idea.
“This is the most beautiful thing you could give me.”
In the movie, Ivy ends up falling in love with V, and V falls in love with her. In his final moments, V tells Ivy that he loves her. She changes the way he sees his end goal. For him, it was always revenge before the big day. But just when he thinks it’s impossible, he falls in love.
Ivy doesn’t want to let him go, but V reassures her. The best thing she ever gave him was her love. She understands who he is, beyond his pain and revenge.
“But what I hope most is that when I tell you this, you understand what I mean…”
When Ivy is captured after Gordon’s (Stephen Fry) home is raided, she discovers a paper hidden in her cell. It was a handwritten letter from a woman named Valerie. She was imprisoned because of her sexual orientation and wanted someone to read her life story.
She details her life as an actress and her experience finding the love of her life before being sent to an incarceration camp. She ended the letter by writing: “But what I hope most is that you understand what I mean when I tell you this, even though I don’t know you, even though I may never meet you and laugh with you, Cry with you.” You, or kiss you, I love you. I love you with all my heart. Valerie. “
“A revolution without dancing is an unworthy revolution!”
Coming up on November 5th, Ivey will return to V for the final time. In this scene, V sadly laments that he hears all kinds of music but has no one to dance to. He asks Ivy one last wish: to dance.
She was initially confused by his request as he prepared to launch a life-changing revolution against the government. He replied: “A revolution without dancing is not a worthy revolution!” Despite V’s horrific past and loneliness, all he wants is to dance.
“Wear a mask for too long and you forget who you are underneath the mask.”
After Ivy first escaped from V, she sought refuge with her colleague Gordon. Gordon shows her his hidden room filled with artifacts that have been deposed by the government. A series of pornographic photos caught everyone’s attention.
He responded to Ivy’s inquiry about his previous dinner invitation. He said this in reference to his own sexuality and the constant fear of being discovered and having to keep up appearances. Ultimately, he loses a part of who he really is.
“There are no coincidences, only the illusion of coincidence.”
V once again continues to seek revenge on those who experimented on him, as well as the thousands of poor souls in the Larkhill Detention Center. His target is Delia Surridge (Sinead Cusack), the former chief physician who is now the coroner. She knew V would come looking for her. Another name on his revenge list.
She accepted her own death and regretted her role in the deaths of thousands of others. She said it was a coincidence that she received a rose from him that day. What V says implies that she sealed her fate long ago and must now face it.
“But if you see what I see, if you feel what I feel, if you seek like I do…”
V addresses the London public for the first time and makes himself known. He denounced the government’s corruption and partly blamed its people. He explained that people allowed fear to overcome them and allowed a prime minister to take office who promised peace but ended up bringing tyranny.
V called for a revolution on November 5th. “But if you see what I see, if you feel what I feel, if you seek like I do, then I ask you to stand by my side one year from tonight,” he said. People who came to the truth rebelled and joined him in freedom.
“He once said that artists use lies to tell the truth, while politicians use lies to cover up the truth.”
Ivey is more than just an ordinary citizen. After their son’s death, her parents began to protest against the government. They were all taken away and tortured, and it was revealed that her father had once been a writer.
Ivy told V that her father once said that artists lie to tell the truth, while politicians do the opposite. This quote is appropriate because the regime’s main spokesman, Lewis Prothero (Roger Allam), lies to convince citizens of a corrupt government.
“It is a fundamental principle of the universe that every action causes an equal and opposite reaction.”
Ivy realizes the truth behind V’s behavior and gives him the harsh reality. V explains that the inhumane things they did to him and others deserved a response and some form of revenge.
Ivey doesn’t think so, it’s too scientific. V lashes out saying what they did was horrible, and Ivy retaliates saying they created a monster.
“Under this mask, there is more than flesh. Under this mask, there is an idea. And ideas are invulnerable.”
The concept of ideas is used several times in the movie. Mr. Creedy (Tim Piggott-Smith) tries to kill V with a gun, but V remains standing. Mr. Creedy was confused and asked why he didn’t die, which V said. The concept here is that thoughts exist regardless of physical form and therefore they are invulnerable.
Ivey also commented on the concept, noting that people are told to remember the idea, not the person. People may die, perish and fail, but the idea can last for years and inspire change.
“A building is a symbol, and so is the act of destroying it. Symbols are empowered by people.”
In his first meeting with V, Ivey asked him about his account of blowing up Parliament. She doesn’t understand the logic of destroying buildings. He explained that the power of a symbol is only given by its people. The people are the ones who give it meaning.
Parliament itself means nothing. He said, “A single symbol means nothing, but if there are enough people, blowing up a building can change the world.”
“People shouldn’t be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people.”
exist V for Vendetta, Over breakfast, Ivy and V discussed his plans. Ivey tried to explain that if people showed up on November 5th, they would be “black bagged,” meaning captured and tortured. The people of London lived in fear of their government.
V says this is the most iconic line in the movie – a country is only as good as its people, and the same applies to its government. People have the greatest power when they are united for the common good.