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V for Vendetta

2005132 minutesR
5.3
Arcplot Score
šŸ“ Unconventional
Unverified
⭐ 8.1IMDb
šŸ… 73%Rotten Tomatoes
ā“‚ļø 62/100Metacritic
šŸŽ¬ 7.9TMDb
šŸ“Š 8.2Popularity
šŸ†7 wins & 29 nominations total
Directed by: James McTeigue
In the distant future, Evey Hammond is an average citizen of the United Kingdom, which is under the rule of the fascist and tyrannical Norsefire Party. She is an employee of the state-run British Television Network, but soon, she becomes the number one enemy of the state together with an enigmatic and larger-than-life freedom fighter known only by the letter "V". V informs Evey that she must hide in his underground lair for at least one year, and while she is reluctant to the idea at first, a bond soon forms between the two individuals. In the meanwhile, the mysterious past of V is gradually revealed to the police inspector tasked with capturing him, Eric Finch, and it is not long until he starts questioning everything his government stands for.

Box Office

Budget:$54.0M
Revenue:$134.7M
Profit:$80.7M

Arcplot Score Breakdown

Beat Timing Precision5.4/10
Emotional Arc Impact5.5/10
Thematic Consistency5/10
Overall Score5.3/10

Beat Sheet

15 plot points

V for Vendetta Arcplot
1
Opening Image
1 min
2
Theme Stated
10 min
3
Set-Up
20 min
4
Catalyst
32 min
5
Debate
42 min
6
Break Into Two
50 min
7
B Story
60 min
8
Fun and Games
70 min
9
Midpoint
85 min
10
Bad Guys Close In
100 min
11
All Is Lost
115 min
12
Dark Night of the Soul
120 min
13
Break Into Three
125 min
14
Finale
130 min
15
Final Image
132 min

Emotional Arc

+100-10

Plot Points

#1

Opening Image

1 min

Futuristic dystopian London. Evey Hammond being interrogated by secret police. Sense of oppression and fear.

#2

Theme Stated

10 min

V: "People should not be afraid of their governments." Theme of freedom vs. authoritarian control.

#3

Set-Up

20 min

Evey returns home. Society controlled by Norsefire regime. V begins anarchist activities. Tension between citizenry and regime established.

#4

Catalyst

32 min

V blows up Old Bailey. First major attack against regime. Evey witnesses power of rebellion. Stakes escalate.

#5

Debate

42 min

Evey struggles with fear, morality of V’s actions. Should she resist, comply, or join? Inner conflict established.

#6

Break Into Two

50 min

Evey joins V after being captured and enlightened. Journey into rebellion begins.

#7

B Story

60 min

Evey and V relationship develops. Themes of mentorship, trust, and ideological awakening explored.

#8

Fun and Games

70 min

V executes clever plans to undermine government. Evey learns, participates. Visual spectacle of rebellion and symbol of mask spreading.

#9

Midpoint

85 min

V reveals full personal vendetta against high government officials. Partial victory: regime destabilized. Stakes higher: personal and societal stakes collide.

#10

Bad Guys Close In

100 min

Government intensifies pursuit. Evey faces personal danger. Emotional stakes rise.

#11

All Is Lost

115 min

V sacrifices himself to ensure plan succeeds. Evey alone, uncertain. Emotional low.

#12

Dark Night of the Soul

120 min

Evey reflects on freedom, V’s teachings, and personal courage. Must act independently.

#13

Break Into Three

125 min

Evey takes decisive action to continue V’s mission, embrace his ideals, and complete the revolution.

#14

Finale

130 min

V’s vision realized: government toppled symbolically. Citizens reclaim freedom. Evey empowered.

#15

Final Image

132 min

London skyline explodes with fireworks. Citizens awaken. Mirror of opening: fear replaced by hope and empowerment.