Best film I've seen in years!

Rating: 10/10 (19 March 2006)

"V for Vendetta" is probably the best movie I've seen in years. (Not that I get a chance to see many movies any more, considering I have two small children.)

The script and word-play is nothing less than a masterpiece. Natalie Portman can actually act! (Too bad George Lucas never gave her a chance to show off her talent.) The message of the film is particularly poignant in today's political climate. I especially liked the way much of the film was carried by its audio track. (The framing of the visuals is also well done.) The historical references throughout the film are also terrific.

It is too bad the movie will likely be forgotten by the time the Oscars roll around again. The Academy tends to have a short memory.