A Well-Orchestrated Masterpiece

Rating: 10/10 (10 November 2010)

A+ Well, to say I'm impressed is an understatement. From the Wachowaski brothers comes a truly great story that riddles the mind and treats us to very well fleshed out characters. Unlike the 'The Matrix", here we mostly rely on the story to drive the movie, and that it does beautifully. The story is complex, deep and perhaps even convoluted the first go around. But upon further viewing, which trust me you will be moved to do many times over, it will become all the more clear.
The cast is excellent, with Natalie Portman delivering a thrilling performance. I really love Stephen Rea in this movie, as well as john Hurt. Everyone had their characters perfect. Not one weak performance in the whole movie. Hugo Weaving takes the cake as "V", a role where he embodied pain, insanity, yet a clear heroic image. Mind you this is based on a graphic novel, but the story could fool some into believing it's not. The action shots are definitely Matrix-styled, but they don't feel out of context what so ever. Why? Because there's such an emotional build up to them.
Cinematographer Adrian Bidle did his job well, with exhilarating shots that will amaze you, R.I.P. Dario Marianelli's score is moving and it helps the movie really flow quite nicely. All in all, "V for Vendetta" is an unforgettable treat that has a strong political message and great action, strengthened by strong performances and excellent music.