Well Done

Rating: 8/10 (27 March 2006)

They say you shouldn't compare a movie to the book that it was based on or you'll be sorely disappointed. In this case I can't overlook that advice.
Vendetta is a pleasure to watch. As a movie on it's own, it's fantastic. I only wish they could have found a way to keep more of the source material and less of the Hollywood pulp. If you haven't read the comics I doubt you'll be offended However.
Hugo Weaving was brilliant. Natalie Portman was brilliant. They played their characters as I would have expected.
The Story was weak where it deviated from the original material, and as a result the best, most brazen aspects of V (the character) are lost.
I applaud the Wachowski's for getting it as almost right as they did, because I must admit it was very entertaining and a special thrill to see V on the big screen.
All I can say is if you liked this movie, and you like the idea of a one-man revolution, make sure you get the comics or the Graphic Novel. There's so much more that V can teach you.
"Every last inch of me shall perish. Except one. "