S10 Reviews: V for Vendetta (2006)

Rating: 9/10 (6 August 2006)

Natalie Portman stars (sans hair) in the Vertigo adaptation of the cult Alan Moore / David Lloyd comic. Set in the not-to-distant future, 'Vendetta' tells the tale of ]V] (Hugo Weaving) a man who channels the ghost of Guy Fawkes to continue the good fight against a English dictator trying to rule the populace '1984' style.
'V' is a wonderfully written and acted adaptation (which Moore once again blasts) with excellent low-light photography (by the late Adrian Biddle) and overall guidance by 'The Matrix' Trilogies' Wachowski Brothers. Weaving gives one heck of a verbose and over-the-top performance but it works smashingly and is a highlight of the film. Portman is remarkable as well and is starting to show a bit of range as time goes on as the Sinead O' Rebellion Evey, a young woman with more in common with the terrorist 'V' than she could possibly imagine.
Yeah it definitely has a political slant but that's what the story's about. 'V for Vendetta' is an excellent action / drama with solid acting and imagery that should appeal to comic fans. One of my favorites for the year.