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A review by nb_leftist
V for Vendetta by Alan Moore
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I really like it. I think there is an automatic disconnect between me and the story because I am from the United States and the story takes place in Britain (so we are working with completely different histories and perspectives) but it doesn't matter very much. I don't need to know the history, the backing, etc. of what is going on to understand because the feeling of it is done incredibly well. I like the refusal to mince words and the over-reliance on theater and literature to make points (as it meshes incredibly well with the characters they have built).
The issue I have is that there are a few unneeded rape scenes which, although do serve a good point, are not done in the best way. Rape scenes in texts (movies, comics, literature) when done by AMAB/male writers is always iffy. Rape is usually used as a signal to highlight how "messed up" things have gotten. In this, specifically, it is that the police are able to rape someone as part of their repertoire of punishments. The issue, of course, arises when we discuss real experiences, that rape done by police officers is quite common, that rape is a consistent worry for non-men. It is not particularly safe for non-men to walk down the street alone at any time, and trying to portray rape as being something off in the future to show how bad it's gotten, rings false when we face this fact.
I will say, though: usually an unneeded rape scene will change my opinion greatly. The rest of this series is absolutely beautiful. It is a masterpiece. The movie is a masterpiece. The dialogue, the artwork, even the lettering, is beautiful. I cannot recommend it enough.
The issue I have is that there are a few unneeded rape scenes which, although do serve a good point, are not done in the best way. Rape scenes in texts (movies, comics, literature) when done by AMAB/male writers is always iffy. Rape is usually used as a signal to highlight how "messed up" things have gotten. In this, specifically, it is that the police are able to rape someone as part of their repertoire of punishments. The issue, of course, arises when we discuss real experiences, that rape done by police officers is quite common, that rape is a consistent worry for non-men. It is not particularly safe for non-men to walk down the street alone at any time, and trying to portray rape as being something off in the future to show how bad it's gotten, rings false when we face this fact.
I will say, though: usually an unneeded rape scene will change my opinion greatly. The rest of this series is absolutely beautiful. It is a masterpiece. The movie is a masterpiece. The dialogue, the artwork, even the lettering, is beautiful. I cannot recommend it enough.