This movie ROCKED!!!!!!

Rating: 10/10 (18 March 2006)

What would have happened if Frank Capra came to maturity as a member of Generation X, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington would have been called V for Vendetta.
I will admit, before seeing this movie I didn't know anything about the story beyond the trailers (I hadn't read the comic books or anything). So take my words from that perspective.
That being said I thought this was a GREAT movie, one of the best I have seen in a long while. The story was unique, and the acting excellent. There wasn't much call for special effects but what little there were was interesting (A take off on the Matrix bullets, but then both V and the Matrix were directed by the same people).
I was quite astounded by Hugo Weaving's performance. Having experienced him in the Lord of the Rings and in the Matrix, watching him act you do not realize the power of his voice alone. Weaving has gone up in my estimations as an actor.
Natalie Portman, whom I only know from Star Wars fame does a fantastic job and proves that she is not just a one role wonder. Her character goes through a huge evolution and her acting chops are right there with her.
I wish I could go on more but I know there is a limit to this comment section and so I will end simply with this. Go see it and I hope you will see what I am saying. Not every movie is an Oscar winner but that doesn't mean it doesn't have merit.
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