V for Vendetta film analysis research:

 is a 2006 British action thriller film directed by James McTeigue and written by the Wachowski Brothers, based on the 1982 graphic novel of the same name by Alan Moore and David Lloyd.

The film initially starts off with a blank black screen. Within seconds, a narrative by Natalie Portman’s character begins, telling us the about November 5^th and Guy Fawkes. As the film begins, emotional, dramatic music starts playing, fading into the background as the narrative begins. It is heard to those that pay attention due to it being much quieter yet still at the same pace telling us the importance of this piece.

As the black fades out we are met by a character, Guy Fawkes in the underground sewers below Parliament. He is lit up in a way that suggest a burning torch or a candlelight, as well as his clothing and general appearance suggesting that he is most definitely not from modern times. His face is stern and concentrated, as well as showing slight signs of uneasy, telling us that he is on what seems to be a dangerous personal mission.

As we find out he is caught we meet an addition character, a woman in the crown of the bystanders that watch on as Fawkes faces his death. We, as the audience some to understand that they share some sort of bond and that Fawkes must be someone important to her, due to the emotional eye contact between the two just before Fawkes is thrown off the ladder. The woman, a possible lover weeps at this and is even shown mouthing what seems to be “I love you” to Fawkes, which is a difficult task for her in her shaky condition. This leads us to believe that they had a relationship, which was obviously cut short by the incident.

As this scene fades out and the music has reached a dramatic climax, the screen becomes once again black only this time to be met with the title sequence. A trail of burning fire creates the film’s trademark letter V, the symbol of the main male character, V. As the letter continues to blaze, it slowly fades into the darkness, being replaced by the film title, too in burning letters. It could be said that this is used not only as a foreshadowing but also as a recap of what the audience has just watched; Guy Fawkes planned on blowing up Parliament which at the end of this film actually occurs. It could also be symbolising V and his character and personality, witness his fiery temper and attitude, as well as the feelings of burning love and affection we come to understand he has for Evy.