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Grant Hill (The Matrix series), Joel Silver (Matrix series, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Wonder Woman), Larry Wachowski (The Matrix series) |
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V For Vendetta reveals to audiences two very important and enlightening facts. First, people should not be afraid of their government; rather, governments should be afraid of their people. And second, the beautiful and talented Natalie Portman has unusually small breasts for a Hollywood actress.
Hundreds of years ago in England, a man named Guy Fawkes tried to blow up the parliament building in London to oppose the government. V For Vendetta is set in the future in England when the Government has a totalitarian rule over the people. The Government is lead by a Hitler like man who does anything it takes to maintain his superiority and his ultimate control. He even imprisons and kills hundreds of thousands of his own people while conducting medical experiments on them. V (Hugo Weaving), an escapee from one of the prisons, hides behind the persona of the legendary Guy Fawkes to cover his deformities, seek vengeance against those who imprisoned him and convince the masses to take a stand against the government. He and Evey (Natalie Portman) become unintentional allies when he rescues her from an attack one dark night and she later helps him escape authorities who are looking for him. Unlike most superhero movies, this one isn’t filled with duels, action and suspense. This movie is more about an emotional journey to discover that freedom is a state of mind and that when hope prevails it keeps ideas alive even after people have come and gone.
V For Vendetta is derived from a comic book story, and it has all the theatrics and excessive drama typical of that genre. However, with its vivid imagery and intriguing setting, the comic book aspect is both fitting and entertaining. The story is unique and interesting, the acting sound, and the dialogue . . . well, silly, but what the heck! These are comic book characters, so they’re allowed some degree of silliness! The movie runs at least twenty minutes too long, can be difficult to follow, and there seems to be a few substantial flaws; but, it’s really much better than most unfamiliar with the source material would expect. So, if you’re up for a superhero’s quest for justice in a dark and dramatic futuristic world, then V For Vendetta may be a Viable Viewing choice . . . Via Video, if you prefer.
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