Revolution Now!

Rating: 9/10 (21 April 2006)

I had high expectations for this film when I shelled $8 at the theaters. End result; they were exceeded greatly. The film has great underlying messages in it, most notably tolerance and understanding. The acting by Portman (who still remains attractive when bald), Hugo Weaving and John Hurt are some of the more memorable performances of this year. The Wachowski Brothers have taken great care to follow the graphic novel and modernizing it to the 21st century. Yet, I leaves me to wonder if the film would have a greater or lesser impact if were made in 2003-2004. The similarities between the government and the one depicted in the film are staggering; There is extreme prejudice against homosexuals and the leader of the government is an conservative Christian with a lust for power. (Please keep in mind that every Christian is not a Republican and many have compassion, tolerance and understanding like myself) This film can be used as a benchmark to open the hearts and minds of many. A triumph in its own right, but it would have been more powerful if released around the 2004 election.