V for VigilanteÂ…Stylish and Dark Film with Political Prognosis

Rating: 9/10 (30 June 2015)

Author of the Graphic Novel, Alan Moore, decided to Remove His Name from all Hollywood Movies after some initial Bad Experiences with His Work being Made into Films. So His Decision concerning this Particular Film is Not singular or Specific to the Movie, it is a blanket Distancing from the Medium.
This is a Divisive, Thought Provoking, Controversial Film and is equally Embraced and Eviscerated by Politicos on both the Left and the Right. It's use of Vigilantism and Terrorism against the State has Raised Eyebrows High, but seeing that it is Set in the Future and a Fascist Regime is ruling with an Iron Hand, the "Revolution" is Reasonable.
The Politics here are Not Subtle and Never are the Bad Guys in Question. V is a Vigilante created by Monsters and EV (Natalie Portman) thinks at first He has become a Monster. But as things Unfold there is No Doubt where Things Stand, and what Has to be Done.
Folks looking for an Action, Comic Book, or Superhero Movie might be Disappointed. This is a Dark and Stylish Thriller with Noir sensibilities and a Desperate Disposition.
Hugo Weaving as V, gives a Difficult Voice and Body language Performance that is Remarkable. The supporting Cast also adds Gravitas to the Unsettling proceedings and the Film becomes a Surreal situation Not Far removed from the Present Day in some respects.
The Pacing seems a Bit Off now and then and the intertwining of Plot Elements isn't the Smoothest, but Overall it is a Great and Topical Treatise on the Signs of the Time with Classic References and Romantic Ruminations of Idealism and the Fight Against Evil.