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The Tone of V for Vendetta
Movies in this modern era can make one feel emotions without that individual even noticing. The amount thought put into movies is so overwhelming; the making of every aspect of any given movie is pre-determined. Although movies are not real, they can immerse one in genuine feelings and emotions. The movie V for Vendetta projects a very motivational and deep mood by the use of cinematography, sound, and by the amazing costume design. The camera angles and lighting in the movie V for Vendetta reflect a very intense and mysterious disposition. Throughout the whole movie, hard lighting is used almost constantly. Especially when "V" is on screen, hard lighting is used to emphasize the emotionless mask he has on. The deeper shadows in the movie allow V to seem as though he is invisible; the emphasis put on shadows permit V to blend in very well, producing an eerie and mysterious feeling. In addition, hard lighting was very noticeably used in the series of scenes depicting Evey in prison to show the true torture she was undergoing. Also observed in the movie were the continuous use of close up shots. V's mask was almost always viewed in a close up shot, calling attention to his seemingly endless, nonexistent eyes. Close up shots were also used to capture the deep emotion on Evey's face when she was imprisoned. A major part of this film was the use of handheld camera. Filming from a handheld camera really portrayed the chaos in scenes such as the hostage situation in the news building. The tone of the movie is clearly set by means of loud orchestral music and soft frightening tones and sounds. V's theme song throughout the whole movie is a loud, motivating orchestral ensemble that drives home the utter insanity within his mind. While V is leading a revolution against the government and destroying buildings, his clearly inappropriate theme song is continually playing. While V is committing crimes against the state, the up-beat and motivational music playing in the

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