V is a Streamlined Rush

Rating: 9/10 (20 March 2006)

While many of the more subtle points and several minor plots are trimmed from the comic, the message of the main story is kept healthy, and the resulting movie is a focused, exciting journey that often catches you in the emotional webs of the protagonist.
I felt that the changes in events made for a more robust cinematic experience, and that someone new to "V" who saw the movie without reading the comic would not be misled as to the message of the story or its key players.
While some of my favorite lines were missing, overall, I actually felt the dialogue was crisper in the movie, and moved at a wonderful pace that kept interest high.
Especially on IMAX, the movie is a true feast for the senses, and an exciting way to spend an evening.