Remember, remember, the fifth of November

Rating: 10/10 (30 March 2006)

Remember, remember, the fifth of November, the gunpowder treason and plot. I know of no reason why gunpowder treason should ever be forgot. Dare I say V is better than The Matrix. At least in attitude, message and story wise it is. V's story is based in a dystopia where the Great Britain is leading super power in the world. They have a conservative government that bases it's power around religion, security where everyone is watched upon 24/7, minorities are removed from the streets and peoples rights are strictly restricted. This is what the conservative sides of the government and people are all about if things go in the worst way possible. What conservatives don't want to see is that this is where their ideas could lead to and this is something the American government is slowly moving towards. The direction is great and the actors do a good job. The movie isn't very action oriented which is just fine because it doesn't need lots of fighting to work. The final dagger fight scene is well worth seeing for action fans though. Action wise V For Vendetta doesn't offer as much as The Matrix but otherwise I prefer V For Vendetta. V For Vendetta is the first must see movie of 2006.