Seeing as the DVD has just come out (Aug 1st, 2006), I figured I would go ahead and post my review of this excellent movie. I highly, highly recommend it 
V for Vendetta takes place in the year 2020, after a deadly virus runs rampant in the world, leaving most Americans dead, and Britain is being ruled by a fascist dictator promising security but not freedom. A lone man named V, who wears a Guy Fawkes mask, fights against the evil dictator. The movie starts off with V saving a young TV reported named Evey from rape at the hands of “fingure menâ€, the name of the police, and then V blows up the Old Bailey courtrooms. V for Vendetta then follows V in his effort over the next 12 months to rally the people against the government.
The directing, done by James McTeigue, is excellent, with the movie being dominated more by its intriguing literary elements rather than its awesome special effects. The dark atmosphere and political ideas help to round out V for Vendetta into a highly entertaining film. The camera angles chosen by McTeigue are great, from the wide sweeping shots of London to the intimate closeups on the actors.
Natalie Portman, who plays Evey, does an good job, with the only flaw being her occasional struggle with the English accent. Hugo Weaving, who plays V, does an amazing job. Despite having his face covered by a mask the entire movie, he does an outstanding job of conveying a full spectrum of emotion purely through tone of voice and body language. John Hurt, playing the evil dictator Sutler, also does a great job. Every word he speaks drips with hatred, creating a Hitler-esque character.
Music is used rather effectively. In one scene, V pretends to be conducting an orchestra, asking Evey if she can hear it. All the sudden, Beethoven's 5th Symphony is blasted over the cities PA system, right before, and during, the explosion of the Old Bailey. This same song is again played over the PA later on in the movie to a similarly stirring effect.
Brilliant action scenes coupled with a darker, more thoughtful tone make V for Vendetta an excellent film. Although it is hard to tell whether the ideas relate to the present, past, or the future, it is a highly entertaining film that doesn't disappoint.
V for Vendetta takes place in the year 2020, after a deadly virus runs rampant in the world, leaving most Americans dead, and Britain is being ruled by a fascist dictator promising security but not freedom. A lone man named V, who wears a Guy Fawkes mask, fights against the evil dictator. The movie starts off with V saving a young TV reported named Evey from rape at the hands of “fingure menâ€, the name of the police, and then V blows up the Old Bailey courtrooms. V for Vendetta then follows V in his effort over the next 12 months to rally the people against the government.
The directing, done by James McTeigue, is excellent, with the movie being dominated more by its intriguing literary elements rather than its awesome special effects. The dark atmosphere and political ideas help to round out V for Vendetta into a highly entertaining film. The camera angles chosen by McTeigue are great, from the wide sweeping shots of London to the intimate closeups on the actors.
Natalie Portman, who plays Evey, does an good job, with the only flaw being her occasional struggle with the English accent. Hugo Weaving, who plays V, does an amazing job. Despite having his face covered by a mask the entire movie, he does an outstanding job of conveying a full spectrum of emotion purely through tone of voice and body language. John Hurt, playing the evil dictator Sutler, also does a great job. Every word he speaks drips with hatred, creating a Hitler-esque character.
Music is used rather effectively. In one scene, V pretends to be conducting an orchestra, asking Evey if she can hear it. All the sudden, Beethoven's 5th Symphony is blasted over the cities PA system, right before, and during, the explosion of the Old Bailey. This same song is again played over the PA later on in the movie to a similarly stirring effect.
Brilliant action scenes coupled with a darker, more thoughtful tone make V for Vendetta an excellent film. Although it is hard to tell whether the ideas relate to the present, past, or the future, it is a highly entertaining film that doesn't disappoint.
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And like I said, I didn't feel like dropping another $7 to go watch it again just for the name of the song....