Listen, they've got something to say.

Rating: 10/10 (10 March 2006)

People who seem to dislike this movie don't seem to comprehend the political and social conflicts of this time -- or any time, for that matter.
V for Vendetta is not a film to be watched linearly, as proved by its rather symbolic ending. The Walchowski Brothers are a controversial pair, with controversial visions and this film epitomizes the inaccuracies of our generation.
The plot centers around a "uncompromising vision of the future," where London has been overtaken by an authoritative, and fascist regime. The people fear those who should be protecting them (the government's purpose is to make their citizens feel secure, after all), and are disallowed the simplest of civil rights.
What the Walchowskis did was bring political hypocrisy to the forefront. Clearly, there are hints of Marxist sentiment scattered throughout the film (violent revolution by the working class; we are all equal in this fight), however this film is also depicting what could go wrong should a nation's leader be given too much power.
I could go on all day about the political implications of this movie, but really it's up to the audience to fragment the various symbolisms taking place. Don't just look at the actors' performances (although, I have to say this is one of Portman's greater achievements and Hugo Weaving's wit and charm were not lost behind his mask) or the hauntingly ominous images (especially those of the Old Bailey and Parliament going up in flames) -- pay attention to the film. Really watch it, and notice the details, because, yes, Alan Moore and David Lloyd WERE trying to say something. And yes, the Walchowski Brothers wrote this script for a reason, and this film was shot and released in this time period FOR A REASON.
Quite frankly, many films in the past decade or so have gone to the dogs. Filmmakers assume if they get a handful of beautiful faces to memorize some lines and deliver some prolific message in some generic fashion that they've made a multi-million dollar box-office hit. Vendetta lives above that, because the message in this case, is worth listening to.