A spectacle worthy of admiration!

Rating: 10/10 (17 April 2006)

Upon first hearing the news of the Wachowski brothers releasing yet another highly anticipated movie, I was persistent to watch it as soon as possible. With the overwhelming world-wide success of "The Matrix" trilogy, "V for Vendetta" was set to become yet another spectacle to be praised by generations to come.
Supported by a highly complex and puzzling plot, this psychological thriller captures your attention from the very beginning and throws you into a world of lies and puzzles where you piece together the pieces to reveal the shocking and troubling truth. Evey is an average working woman whose life changes drastically when she is rescued by a mysterious stranger from a gang of corrupt policemen. Returning the favor, she helps him escape arrest and gets knocked out. Feeling sympathy for the heroic young lady, V takes her to his lair where he reveals to her his mission. They help each other overcome the hardships and obstacles of their oppressive world.
The story is set in London in a time not too far from the present. After epidemics and wars strike the world, a dictatorial government takes control of London and transforms it into a regime much similar to that of Germany during World War 2. Using fear and deception, the government controls the people like puppets and robs them of their rights, money, and liberties at will. Escaping from what seems like a concentration camp, V takes his fate into his own hands and decides to correct the wrongs of the government and lead the people in revolution.
The astounding special effects are perhaps only exceeded by the unprecedented and skillful performances by Hugo Weaving and Natalie Portman. The movie is a wonderful and accurate depiction of the graphic novels which they are based off and the additional skill and powerful writing ability of the Wachowski brothers place this film high above today's standards and welcome it as an alteration to the extremely popular Comedy genre that is sweeping the world.
Definitely one of the best movies I have ever seen. Highly recommended. I give it a perfect 10 out of 10.