Surprising and exciting.

Rating: 10/10 (19 March 2006)

This movie was startling. It managed to twist the Phantom of the Opera with Equilibrium and add a dash of 1940's style fascism in for flair.The character V is surprisingly sympathetic and emotional for a guy covered head to toe. Body language really does say a lot. The acting was superb, Natalie won me over with this picture. I was worried about her being in it after the Star Wars thing. The action scenes were sharp. Good, visceral shots, and more importantly, thoughtfully placed. Not just another mindless action flick. The storyline was gripping and well written. I didn't take a bathroom break for fear of missing something good. This movie will make you think, but it won't bore you in the process.