amazing

Rating: 10/10 (25 September 2006)

Ugh, I wish I had seen this in the theaters! What a great movie -- intellectual, exciting, and has a political point. Fascism is closer than we think, and it's our freedom to speak out that makes democracy so crucial, and our integrity that is at the very core of us. Hugo Weaving is amazing, as usual, even though you can't see his face. I was very impressed with Natalie Portman as well -- she redeemed herself for the star wars prequels! I'm curious to read the graphic novel -- several things I have read said the author did not like the story re-casted in the light of current politics, but I think such a story should be told to adapt to the times at hand, as a wakeup call to what is really important to all of us, and how powerful a weapon fear really can be.