V is for VERY VERY Good

Rating: 10/10 (17 March 2006)

The Wachowski's have managed to sync perfectly with our present world and the morass of Bush and Iraq. They do not do this with a heavy hand but the connection is, nevertheless, clear. This makes the ending so much more cathartic. We never see Hugo Weavings face, but his strong voice dominates throughout. His character is not Neo for so many reasons. For one, he quotes Shakespeare and is not seeking an answer, but delivering one. The Main Stream Media have been screaming for days about how this is a movie about terrorism and they are right, but not in the way they would have us believe. It shows how a people were lied to and based their decisions on those lies. The Media, of course, is in lock-step with the Administration and work hand-in-hand with them to maintain a high level of terror to maintain control and power over the populace. John Hurt is especially good as High Chancellor Stutler and is so rabid in his need to dominate and control that he reminds one of many WWII German speeches, whether given by Hitler or one of his henchman. Guy Fawkes was an excellent choice for V, both as a mask and a day for awakening and action. Although V has his own personal agenda, he has lost his identity and found redemption in the same flames that were started and fanned by Chancellor Stutler and his cronies. I recommend this film to everyone, it carries a strong emotional and intellectual message and should be seen.