Wow...just wow.

Rating: 10/10 (19 March 2006)

I just saw this film and all my friend and I could say is Wow. After I got over how amazing the film was (which took more than a few minutes) I asked myself why I thought it was so good. Performances were solid from every cast member. Natalie Portman was nothing short of amazing. Her transformation of character from the beginning to the end of the film was brilliant. Hugo Weaving as 'V' was also surprising. Because of the mask, all of his acting is done physically and with the voice. His performance was some of the best mask acting work I have ever seen (professional actors and acting teachers especially can appreciate the mask work). Not only did I understand his reasoning, but also even with the mask on, I was emotionally connected to him. This is partly due his performance, and partly due to the amazing writing. If you liked The Matrix Trilogy or have a love of politics or philosophy, see this film. Not only is this a great film, but also you will walk away thinking.