Yes, the film did reverse the roles, but this was likely the only way the White Hats behind the film could get it past the censors and into theatres. If you read behind the lines, you can clearly see who the tyrants in the film are meant to represent.
The British public portrayed in the film were only skeptical of the news once V came along and gave them the bread crumbs to lead them to the truth. V and Q are a lot alike in that regard.
Couple things to note . . .
Yes, the film did reverse the roles, but this was likely the only way the White Hats behind the film could get it past the censors and into theatres. If you read behind the lines, you can clearly see who the tyrants in the film are meant to represent.
The British public portrayed in the film were only skeptical of the news once V came along and gave them the bread crumbs to lead them to the truth. V and Q are a lot alike in that regard.
my thoughts exactly Qanaut, great critical thinking skills you have.