Emotional roller-coaster! ... left me feeling enlightened.

Rating: 8/10 (19 March 2006)

You know, I honestly didn't know what to expect from this movie. V for Vendetta isn't really the best title ever, and the previews were really vague,... so I was skeptical. Still, it was a great film with amazing actors who brought a futuristic society to life.
Natalie Portman delivered what I would consider to be the best performance of her life. I've never liked Natalie Portman much, but Vendetta kind of woke me up to her talents. She made everything that would normally be intense even MORE real, and it was emotionally draining (in a good way). Besides, anyone who shaves her head for a movie deserves the kudos.
I'll admit the idea of a world in which the government controls every facet of human life is kind unoriginal, but this made it a lot easier to relate to. I like the fact that they mentioned exact dates and years in the movie. At the beginning, it was a little confusing as far as exactly when it was all taking place, but it developed itself.
The character "V" was so interesting, too! He was so poetic and lyrical all the time, even when he probably shouldn't have been... It was what made me like him even though he was going around killing technically "innocent" people. He's strange like that.
So I guess my point is that it was a thoughtful, interesting, emotional movie with great actors and a hardcore guy in a mask. People looking for a cheap thrill will find more than they bargained for, but snazzy film critics should lay up on the scrutiny (just this once) and give it props. I would.