Not as amazing as all the hype has made it out to be

Rating: 3/10 (26 July 2006)

I came into V for Vendetta with high expectations...and was sorely disappointed.
The premise for the overall film sounded incredibly interesting, and the idea of a rogue anti-hero such as V was also interesting. As I watched, I was thoroughly entertained, as the acting was superb (thank god we have Natalie Portman away from the horrible dialog she was force-fed in Star Wars). The special effects were also amazing, and never once did I think that any of the events weren't possible (the action, that is).
But then...the film turned political on me. I came to be entertained, but I was met with political propaganda, ironically enough. The clear pro-gay, anti-republican was disappointing, as this isn't why I came to the movies. I don't like either mindset, but I'm perfectly willing to accept it...when filmmakers aren't injecting their own opinions into a masterpiece people from all backgrounds will view.
-!-!-!-!-!-!-SPOILERS AHEAD-!-!-!-!-!-!- And then there was the inevitable romance between Evey and V. Oh, please. I will not hesitate to being a hopeless romantic...when it's believable. I felt as though the filmmakers just wanted to appeal to a female audience, so they threw a highly unlikely romance into the mix. V tortured and psychologically tormented Evey...yet she suddenly loves him? I'll admit it could be possible...over time. Yet one instant, she was being shaved bald, crying her eyes out and living in total despair, the next she's bidding him a tearful goodbye whilst kissing his mask (which was incredibly laughable, as well).
In the end, I'm surprised that this film has such a high rating. There are much more superior films out there worthy of an 8.2 - this, unfortunately, is not it.