V for Vocal Political Point

Rating: 7/10 (29 March 2006)

I must admit, I expected something completely different from this film. Instead of a "Matrix-esque" type of action film, I found myself in a political statement film. Based on a hugely popular comic book, this movie shapes the viewers into thinking about today's political society. It presents "Ideas" as they stated throughout the film as the beginning of regaining control of your government. Many obvious shots at the Bush administration, Bill O'Reilly, and the Fox Network as all propaganda factors for today's government. Obvious characters formed after George Bush and Dick Cheney. They also visit terrorism in all forms, and actually state " sometimes you have to destroy a building". Hmmmm. 9-11 reference ? Or just trying to stir the pot on what brings HATRED. Because our masked hero admits to being a MONSTER and he had so much hate. Are we supposed to have some sympathy for those who attack us ? Or just look deeper ? Why do they hate us so much. A lot to handle from one action film, but worth the price of admission.
You will be disappointed if you expect all action. Some great explosions and a great grand finale showdown between the man who represents Dick Cheney, and the masked hero. Natalie Portman is superb in this by the way.
An above average movie, and one that will speak volumes about the political societies today..........I'm sure each country can relate some of the factors in this film to their own government's, past and present. And the movie at the end will remind you that all this just represents an "idea". An idea can change history and many people will die to protect or live up to an idea. The masked hero known as "V" actually just represents all of us. An idealistic people who will and can demand change when we need too. Do we need too demand this change now in real life ? And don't other cultures and countries have this same right too ? The viewer is left to ponder .........