Not the perfect adaption but a great effort

Rating: 9/10 (17 March 2006)

When the DVD contains some of the deleted scenes in the 10 "comic books" than I would rate this movie even higher. I read the novels as they were coming out in the late 1980's and this movie although it tries in spirit has a long way to go to equaling the philosophical, social and political import of the 380 page Alan Moore graphic novel. Without a doubt one of the most significant political movies to come out of Hollywood in decades. Natalie Portman was a surprising choice and was well-suited to the role even though I originally had doubts after the wooden acting in the SW trilogy. For all of those out there who liked Hugo Weaving in his many roles he is perhaps at the apex of his game in this movie without ever once showing his face. I am going back to this movie later tonight and taking 2 friends.