I have hope that the new generation has been motivated

Rating: 10/10 (18 March 2006)

to care -
I just returned from my initial (oh yes, I will return) viewing of V for Vendetta. in IMAX. How can this be the first effort of a director (James McTeigue)? and has there ever been a more resonating and effective voice than Hugo Weaving, with apologies to Orson Welles. Really, he has, by his performance created a new category to acknowledge as great - the voice, the movement, but no face to see the expressions. Natalie believes in this amazing movie every frame, every second....and it shows, it glows. The theater was packed - we were asked by management do the old "slide over and fill every seat because we're sold out". and I have hope for a new generation....because people applauded (of course I was one of them) and stayed for the entire credits, always an excellent barometer of emotional involvement on a seismic scale.. and an unexpected reward - Americans will now know about Guy Fawkes. Remember remember the 5th of November but also: "The only historic difference between a terrorist and a revolutionary is that one gets to write the history."
and also would like to note the work by the supporting actors who do indeed support the film and the lead characters...they are all soooo good. and referencing Malcolm X ..and as the Shakespeare quoting V would say, there are no coincidences. V4V challenges the audiences - to not settle for mindless escapism - but, rather, to prompt and provoke thought and to ask questions....and maybe, just maybe, to prompt action...I was myself profoundly moved. you will want to join a revolution..me? I was no longer undecided - I was at the peace rally today - and I took the time out of my Saturday to be there because I saw V last night.