"V for Vendetta" is V for Victorious

Rating: 9/10 (6 February 2007)

"V for Vendetta" is an amazing movie. It has everything you would want in a movie: great acting, visually stunning, and it is even thought provoking. "V for Vendetta" will not be compared to the original graphic novel, Alan Moore, because this reviewer had not had a chance to read it. With the writing styles of Andy and Larry Wachowski and the directing of first time director, James McTeigue, this movie is something that cannot be missed.
"V for Vendetta" is a graphic novel written by Alan Moore. This movie tells the story about Evey Hammond and her unlikely but instrumental part in bringing down the fascist government that has taken control of a futuristic Great Britain. Saved from a life-and-death situation by a man in a Guy Fawkes mask, who calls himself V, she learns a general summary of V's past. She then attempts to help him bring down those who committed the atrocities that led to Britain being in the shape it is in.
What makes this movie different from your average Hollywood movie is that "V for Vendetta" is very well written. This movie is so thought provoking that it has the potential for many hours of discussion after viewing the movie. Not many films can do that and still give you enough action to make it not boring. It has a powerful, yet very controversial, realistic message about what could happen in the near future. There will be no more discussions about this film, or its message, in the review, it is something you should view yourself and determine whether you agree with the message they are trying to convey.
The acting was fantastic. Natalie Portman proves that, she can still deliver a strong performance, and she does as Evey Hammond. Her acting ability was definitely not shown in George Lucas' "Star Wars" prequel trilogy. The real star of this movie is Hugo Weaving as the masked V. It is unbelievable how three-dimensional a masked character could be. John Hurt did well, yet at times overacted, as the leader of the country, Adam Sutler. Stephen Rea's character, Finch, was also done very well.
There really is not much bad to say about this movie. If you had to choose some, it would be mainly Natalie Portman's accent. The accent was shaky, at times it was great, but at other times it was horrible. Another complaint you may have is about the films marketing. The trailer made it look like a "Matrix" action type movie, which it is not. There where some good action scenes, especially one near the end, but it did not last throughout the whole movie like the trailers made you think.
Overall, if you want to see a good film done right, go, at least, rent "V for Vendetta." If you do not like this film, it is easier to recommend a movie like "X-Men: The Last Stand." There is not much else say about this movie, without spoilers, so go out and see this. You will love it! "V for Vendetta" is recommended!