A unique movie, but the Martix is a tough act to follow.

Rating: 7/10 (19 March 2006)

A good movie, no doubt. A British Zorro with lots of action and some philosophical depth. But not quite all the way there. Perhaps a little preachy at times. A blend of Zorro, Orwell, Batman and Bradbury. Definitely worth seeing, but I am not rushing out to buy the DVD.
The pace suffers somewhat. There is never a sense of buildup, but the story does move along.
Portman is good as Evey, but she has done better work. Her scenes seemed forced at times. Again a good performance, but not her best (_Garden State_ was her pinnacle, IMHO).
As I write this, I wonder if I will see more in the movie when I watch it again. Will lines and plots resonate throughout the week like the Matrix films? Time will tell.