V is for Visual/Verbal

Rating: 9/10 (19 March 2006)

It would appear the Wachoski brothers are intent on warning of us our government. Following up the Matrix theme of a computer ran world, comes V for Vendetta.
With its none to subtle references to Nazis' Hitler,played deftly by Hurt, the movie leans a bit hard on the old adage to forget history is to repeat it. With veiled references to aids, government controlled actions, and the controlled use of the media, the movie makes great points and gives more than a few pointers to the would-be future terrorist of the world.
I enjoyed the movie, liked the imaginative use of the cross and the Nazi swastika, as well as the ending. If I must thank the brothers for one thing, its the refusal to turn a comic book into a movie with the same ho-hum endings that all others have had. Kudos for doing something original, and different. I will continue to watch your movies with enthusiasm.