Directed by: James McTeigue
Starring: Natalie Portman, Hugo Weaving, John Hurt,
and Stephen Rea
In this futuristic comic book thriller, Great Britain is ruled
by a totalitarian government led by Chancellor Adam Sutler (John Hurt). A
vicious and vivacious vigilante known as “V” (Hugo Weaving) vies to vindicate
his past and vilify the dictatorial government that has taken countless civil
liberties away from the people of Britain. On the night of his first
major terrorist act, he rescues a young Evey Hammond (Natalie Portman) from an
attempted sexual assault by the police and forms an unlikely friendship that
changes the course of Evey's life.
V for Vendetta is a very intense
thriller rife with social commentary on the United States and its
policies on terrorism. This commentary definitely has relevance
nowadays and is a key take-away from the movie. That being said, it's the best
picture written by the Wachowski brothers since The Matrix. Hugo Weaving
is simply electrifying as V on screen, and the story is a nonstop thrill ride
full of plot twists. This movie gets a sober rating. If you do have
a drink, don't worry. V will sober you right up as you get drawn into
this dark and vivid view of the future.
