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V for Vendetta: From Script to Film

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(from an extended feature, copyright 2006 Michael F. Hopkins)

Few literary masterworks offer more narrative wonder,
and more frustration to adapt to the silver screen,
than the socioculturally-charged V FOR VENDETTA by
writer Alan Moore and illustrator David Lloyd. Its
mix of Fascist horror, Romantic adventure, and
Science Fiction contemplation, has thrilled readers
of Sequential literature and a world of enthusiasts
for over 20 years.
The questions posed by its pages, particularly the
point at which Terrorism becomes the State, or the
crucible in which Dissent can be compelled to fashion
the tools of Rebellion from the State's own Terror,
still await finer resolutions in the trouble-torn
world of the Here and Now.
As ambivalent as the tones of a William Blake painting,
V FOR VENDETTA strikes as aggressively for the souls
and minds of thinking, caring people who refuse to
settle for any quick emotion, and easy answer.

These are the focused aims superbly met by the wondrous
film from the shapers of THE MATRIX Trilogy. Larry and
Andy Wachowski spent many years forging their prodigious
script, and director James McTeigue brings the momentous
tale to stunning life.
Not a word-for-word adaptation of what is perhaps Alan
Moore's signature work, the film masterfully embraces
Moore's questing spirit; holding true to the original
author's vision while imbuing the film with a life and
character all its own. Its myriad inquiries into the
nature of Faith and Wisdom in a bigoted World run by
Lust without Ethics, and Reason gone mad without Virtue,
mark the cinematic V FOR VENDETTA as a classic tale of
the Human spirit prevailing against all odds.

Those who love to look within the shaping of such
presentations would do well to purchase V FOR VENDETTA:
FROM SCRIPT TO FILM, a handsome coffee-table book
(Hardcover, as well as paperback) from Rizzoli's
Universe Publishing which offers the film's complete
shooting script, a wealth of photos and pre-production
art from the movie, along with invaluable insights from
director McTeigue himself.
Edited by Spencer Lamm (who edited THE ART OF THE MATRIX)
and Sharon Bray, the volume is a massive tribute to the
power of gifted artistry; crossing idioms to make even
broader points to ever-growing audiences with unimpeachable integrity.

If there continues to be confusion regarding author Moore's
disavowing of such a landmark adaptation of his work, it
is hoped that this volume will make the adaptation's
worthiness crystal clear, beyond any shadow of a doubt.
Perhaps only Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, and Phillipa
Boyens (LORD OF THE RINGS) along with Ray Bradbury
(John Huston's MOBY DICK) had a more imposing task of
adaptation.
Those who admire both the Literary original and the
Hugo Weaving-Natalie Portman tour de force can respect
-if not agree with- author Moore's disavowal of film
adaptations. By the very breath, one can only hope that
the excellence of this motion picture -ably reflected
by this book- will earn Mr. Moore's respect, in turn.

Differences between parties notwithstanding, the film
is a masterpiece; one which ably complements the book
from which it came. Each holds wonders for all. Time
for the idiomatic skirmishes to end.

Come in, and be enlightened.

Has the full shooting script. Lots of behind the scenes stuff.

THICK, glossy pages (the kind you sort of get a high from, from such heavy gloss fumes).

Wonderful artwork from the film!!!! Mock movie posters and the print posters. All very nice.

A must have if you're a fan of the film!

Great book containing the shooting script with director's notes and hundreds of stills. The last third of the book contains artwork and storyboards and how they were transformed into film, complete with explaining notes by the film's makers. Poster gallery and credits included. All color photos and artwork, high quality print, great book on this great film!

Having loved this underappreciated film, I found this wonderfully writen and developed book to be a perfect follow-up. The side notes on the script gave depth to the story and to the character of V, while the extremenly detailed descriptions of the technology used, right down to the weight of the cape and choice of mask colors, would please any theater or film buff. Great shots taken during the filming are a bonus. If you loved the movie, get this book while you still can!

If you're a V and Evey nut like I am, you should grab a copy of this coffee tabler. There are awesome photos and it's fun to see the additions and deletions of the author. Most fun for me was that as I read the script, I could see, perfectly all the scenes that I was reading, almost like watching the film again as I read. Super fun. It's of excellent quality. I'm not sure, but it even appears to have a sewn-in binding. This is one that will always stay in my library for a nice rainy day. Ah...mademoiselle...would like a cup of tea with your egg?

This book is a real treasure if you are enamored with the film! When you just can't get enough, it gives you a play by play of the whole script, side notes, and facts about scenes and the making of them. The pages are wonderful along with the pictures. I would highly recommend this collectable book for true V fanatics at heart!

Book in great condition-very pleased with prompt delivery and customer service. Would recommend this book to fans of the movie. You will not be disappointed.

I imagine due to the holidays was the reason that it took so long for this item to arrive. (mid January) However! The book is a quality item, it arrived in excellent condition and the person who received the gift is extremely happy. A very worth while purchase.
Some things are worth looking forward to. Very satisfied. thank you.

My husband is a fan of the movie, and this might be his favorite memorabilia item. In fact, his original copy was destroyed in a flood and I'm so happy to have found another copy. Fans will not be disappointed.

To write a review about this book is completely madding. The movie is amazing but to actually read the script along with the footnotes about what the actors/ actress were able to read while in the product of the actual film. What I love the most about this book is the fact that it allows you to have a deeper understanding of the most important scenes that perhaps you did not have the greatest understanding about. It also answer question such as why did the directors to film a certain scene from the comic book series the way they did. It also allows fans to read about humors acts that happen upon the product of the actual film. For me I bought this book because I wanted to have a deeper understanding about my favorite character V. This book allowed me to truly unmask his inner emotions, thoughts and true intentions towards Evey. It's just a great edition to any V for Vendetta fan's collection.