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V for Vendetta

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Following world war, London is a police state occupied by a fascist government, and a vigilante known only as V (Hugo Weaving) uses terrorist tactics to fight the oppressors of the world in which he now lives. When V saves a young woman named Evey (Natalie Portman) from the secret police, he discovers an ally in his fight against England's oppressors.
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Visually stunning and thought-provoking, V For Vendetta's political pronouncements may rile some, but its story and impressive set pieces will nevertheless entertain.

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Namrata Joshi Outlook A bizarre, farcical, political allegory-cum-thriller. Rated: 3/4 Jan 10, 2019 Full Review Zadie Smith Daily Telegraph (UK) In the face of this film something adolescent in me surged to the surface and I mean that as a great compliment: adolescence is a state I hold in high regard. Jan 16, 2018 Full Review Victoria Segal New Statesman By leaping into fantasy and heading for its own version of a happy ending with all guns blazing, however, it blows the competition - not to mention the Houses of Parliament - out of the water. Sep 26, 2017 Full Review Yasser Medina Cinefilia Not only do I think it's a pretty prophetic cult film, but it's also fast-paced and highly entertaining narrating its dystopia about the anarchist vigilante wearing the Guy Fawkes mask to fight a totalitarian regime. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 7/10 Dec 10, 2024 Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand [Alan] Moore wrote the novel as a commentary on Thatcher's England and the film retains the London setting, but it only takes a few key phrases to echo the post-9/11 era and the rhetoric of the current American administration. Aug 19, 2023 Full Review Erick Estrada Cinegarage Beyond being interesting, the film is purposeful... [Full review in Spanish] Dec 21, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Spike D Almost 20 years later and still such a good movie to watch. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/02/25 Full Review Samuel W Vi veri vernisum vivus vici. Vendetta is an extraordinary character who tries to do horrible things for the better of humanity. He commits many atrocities that he is aware of, but he tries to raise awareness of the injustice in the world. This movie is very much very political and raises questions on what a people would do if there was something wrong with our society and what it means to protect your values before they are taken away from you completely. The movie gives a great meaning to honor, respect, and what a person, rather than a hero, is capable of when they are fighting for something as important as their freedom. Natalie Portman, Hugo Weaving, and so many more deliver an amazing experience that is unforgettable, making way for a new way to look at a protagonist. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/01/25 Full Review Jay H Sadly, this is more relevant now than ever. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/07/24 Full Review Thats A The most important election slowly comes to an end and this film seems to perfect to not review. “If it happens in the movies it can happen in real life”. This film takes on the battle of a corrupted government and the vengeance of those who suffered from it. Throughout the film, you feel part of the fight for freedom because it’s so relatable to the world’s current state. It is a tale as old as time. Those who are oppressed will fight back and seek vengeance. They did a perfect job of giving the main character a purpose not to be filled with rage but also showing no mercy. The symbolism in this film was abundant every minute of the film. The juxtaposition of these symbols made everything timeless along with the plot. It created a sense of question. “When and where was this film supposed to take place? Past? Present? Future? ”. Answer… It doesn’t matter because as long as there is a government that sadly follows greed. Power to be in control with that comes vengeance from those they seek to rule. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/06/24 Full Review TROY S This is just a great film, tickling both my mind and whatever synapse fires off my adrenaline, The Guy Fawkes mask looks great, The action looks GREAT. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/05/24 Full Review Mark J This film looks amazing and stays relevant after many years. Well written, pacing is good and all the action is amazing. Possibly the only issue is Natalie Portman’s British accent. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/05/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Following world war, London is a police state occupied by a fascist government, and a vigilante known only as V (Hugo Weaving) uses terrorist tactics to fight the oppressors of the world in which he now lives. When V saves a young woman named Evey (Natalie Portman) from the secret police, he discovers an ally in his fight against England's oppressors.
Director
James McTeigue
Producer
Joel Silver, Lilly Wachowski, Lana Wachowski
Screenwriter
Lilly Wachowski, Lana Wachowski
Distributor
Warner Bros.
Production Co
Virtual Studios, Warner Bros., Anarchos Productions Inc., Silver Pictures
Rating
R (Strong Violence|Some Language)
Genre
Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 17, 2006, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
May 1, 2008
Runtime
2h 12m
Sound Mix
Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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