A smart, thought provoking sci-fi thriller about totalitarianism and freedom.

Rating: 9/10 (20 March 2006)

An intense, well-written film with plenty to entertain the action-oriented and those who enjoy food for thought alike.
The choice of Guy Fawkes as the symbol of his fight against the British government is an interesting one and I leave it to the reader to explore further if this connection speaks to you. If terrorism is to rise up violently against one's own repressive government, then history has seen many a terrorist, some of whom can be seen daily on many a nation's currency.
The casting of John Hurt as the chancellor is terrific! It is a perfect juxtaposition to his role as Winston Smith in "1984", the adaptation of George Orwell's frightening novel of life in a totalitarian regime.