A revolution is in the grand plan.

Rating: 8/10 (9 August 2006)

Who is the man with the burned and scared face behind the mask? Is he a hero or anti-hero? The regime that dominates and runs his nation heavy handedly needs to be brought down. The totalitarian society fears they will never live freely again. Subversive or liberator...the shadowy caped figure is known as V(Hugo Weaving) and he is seeking revenge on those responsible for his disfigurement. He has picked the date 5th of November for a freedom setting revolution. The powers that be have one year to give in to V's demands or the revolution will be animated. After V rescues an everyday woman(Natalie Portman), the secret police led by Inspector Finch(Stephen Rea)think they have captured the freedom fighter. The finale is astounding and very explosive.
Also starring are: John Hurt, Stephen Fry, John Standing, Natasha Wightman and Rupert Graves. By the way, Portman is mighty fetching in her relationship with V. James McTeigue directs this comic book-becoming-a-movie.