Just saw "V for Vendetta." Where can I buy my mask?

[cantstandbush]

It is a must see for DUers of all stripes. Has to be one of the best pictures of the year. The acting was great!!!

[katty]

1. Great, wasn't it! my 2006 election sticker will be embelished w/

a "V"

[Hobarticus]

2. I asked the same thing! It'll be the next 'black hoodie"!

I saw one site had them for about $200, expect knock-offs to get cheaper.

[blm]

3. Try Cinema Secrets in Burbank. They usually are first with affordable

masks.

[Ilsa]

24. Thanks. I'm also going to check the Noble Collection, but their

stuff is usually very pricey. I was thinking the mask would make a great item.

[politicaholic]

4. I'm with you there, it was FAR from what I expected...

I was expecting a blow 'em up Hero flick like Judge Dredd (which absolutely sucked eggs) or something like that. Whoa, was I wrong. The movie is steeped with politics and social commentary reflecting on our time right now and the results of the politicians actions of today.

I was thoroughly impressed. What an ending. Great flick.

[Midnight Rambler]

5. We need a V mask icon for DU

Hey Admins... how 'bout it?

[cantstandbush]

8. Do you think they would hunt us down and lock us up if we started

a "V" movement? Wouldn't be wonderful to see "V" insignia instead of yellow ribbon magnets on cars. And wouldn't it be great to view a sea of "V" masks at the next peace protest or Sheehan protest? It would be a great way to force some of the red-staters to go see the movie if they just saw the insignia and asked what it meant. The answer by saying, "You have to see the movie before I can discuss it with you."

[chat_noir]

16. red spray paint, anyone?

How about some Vs on your dollar bills?

[sarcasmo]

20. same color as my D/U bumper sticker that's the one I need.

[kestrel91316]

23. Yep. That and "Impeach Bush". Not just the ones, either.

[WildEyedLiberal]

13. Found one already

Right click and save mine to your pics drive, then upload it. (I stole mine from another DUer).

"People should not be afraid of their government... governments should be afraid of the people."

[Tom Yossarian Joad]

15. You beat me! I just made this one.

[Malikshah]

26. Thanks so much!!! Just did it (as you can tell)

:):P

[AngryAmish]

27. It is not a V mask

It is a Guy Fawkes mask.

[cascadiance]

31. Here's another icon if you want it on a white background...

And the original that I derived the avatar from...

[bobbieinok]

6. what's the web site that shows what movies are playing arnd the country

[proud patriot]

25. fandango ?

[cascadiance]

7. I've been looking for one myself...

Trying to get something decent under $100 is a challenge though. Perhaps waiting a few weeks after the initial release will help (though perhaps maybe hopefully not if the movie picks up steam at the box office like the original Matrix did).

It seems like they have a lot of cheaper "hand masks" with a handle underneath. I think most folks though want the full mask that doesn't require one to use their hands with it to have it on their head.

Ebay has a bunch of masks. You can get a cheap hand mask here for $19.99 plus $3.99 shipping:

http://cgi.ebay.com/V-FOR-VENDETTA-MOVIE-PROMO-MASK-wachowski-ALAN-MOORE-dc_W0QQitemZ7602275163QQcategoryZ60343QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[cantstandbush]

9. Maybe some enterprising DUer (with cash) will start a company

and make the masks. They probably should also make the body armor that we will need when wearing the mask.

[cascadiance]

11. I think there would be a copyright issue here...

I really hope though that we don't just have "Wondercon" exclusive masks out later. Kinda defeats the purpose the film was trying to sell us about everyone participating, not just the well off.

It would be good if they released at least some reasonably decent quality masks (don't have to be the professional quality) that we can wear out in protest marches, etc. Would be nice to have a costume available too.

[AngryAmish]

28. Look up Guy Fawkes

Very popular around Guy Fawkes day (Nov. 5).

[PetraPooh]

10. now that would be a protest worth participating in w/ all masks!

If they aren't selling masks they should be.

[cantstandbush]

12. I agree. Is this movie being shown in the "red states?" n/t

[sunyasi]

14. Hey,

What do you thimk was the most important theme of the picture?

[katty]

17. after Evie was released from the cell-she walked out and

couldn't believe it-saw V again-NO FEAR

[Touchdown]

18. Ebert said the original comics were swiping at Thatcher.

They were done in the 80s. Of course, she and Ronnie started us on the road to ruin, so the allegory is the same.

[Joe Fields]

19. I want a mask, also!

I saw the movie last night, and, although it was far from one of the best movies I have ever seen, it had a great impact. Talk about a timely movie. It's a wonder the Bush administration hasn't banned it. I hope it is a huge box office success!

[Uncle Bob]

21. Go to IMDB and vote it!

go to www.imdb.com (direct link: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0434409/) and vote it.

It's doing well but, if you look at the last dozens of posts it's been overrun by disgusted republicans (like "P for Propaganda" - muhahahhaha! )that are voting against it!

Go vote and post positive comments! Many people look on imdb to see how a movie is rated, peoples-wise (not critics-wise)...

[cantstandbush]

22. Is "V" being shown in the red states? It should be. n/t

[David Zephyr]

29. What a great movie. I plan to see it again this weekend.

The mask will be big at Halloween just in time for the mid-terms, too.

[walldude]

30. Just got back....

OMG even with all the hype on DU I was still blown away by this movie. Just incredible. Best film I've seen in quite awhile. They were talking about "Lark Hill" and all I could think about was the new "detention center" Halliburton is building. Not only that but after the Shrub's statement today that the Iraq war will go on long after he's finished with his term, yikes, did this movie seem prophetic or what? Great performances, beautiful art direction and cinematography, and a truly genius script. Too bad Hollywood so screwed up Alan Moore's other works that he has written off movies, I think he might have actually liked this one....

[upi402]

32. Don't you wish all Americans would see it?

I think the media would turn around due to humiliating shame.

[Beausoir]

33. I just got back.

I really loved it. At first I was dismayed because I thought it was going to be a teen-age boy, comic book yawner.

It wasn't.

It was uplifting and infuriating and it made me cry in places.

Love how the Karl Rove-ish and Rush Limbaugh-ish creatures get what they so richly deserved.