V for Vendetta

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Kevin P A fascinating dark political thriller that examines the escalating reflections of modern totalitarianism and the violent revolutionary activists that rise to challenge them, no matter the cost as ideas will always outlive the individuals that carry them. The political themes hold up very well and even feel ahead of its time, with some nuanced depictions of moral gray areas as well, such as V’s loyalty test for Natalie Portman’s character (albeit with a rather twisted redemption following this revelation). The ending climax with the entire city taking up the mantle, but elevating it with a less violent, but still disruptive approach is the perfect way to end this captivating Orwellian tale, with V’s train ride goodbye being the cherry on top. Hugo Weaving gives V so much screen presence and personality with just his voice acting and body language. You really feel the gravitas and history with this character and can easily see why he could become so influential in this revolution against tyranny. Natalie Portman is also terrific as his reluctant protégé and the only one to respark the humanity from his core that remained buried under grief and vengeance for so long (albeit with a questionable abuse subplot with the fake prison). Even the bureaucratic detective gets a subtle and nuanced character arc as he grows more dissident the further he progresses with his investigation and learns more about the dark machinations behind the curtain of his seemingly civilized government. The action sequences are brief, but badass and serve as frosting for the cake of this political thriller narrative. Hell, this movie even inspired Anonymous, and the iconic imagery of its ending has certainly given this movie a well-deserved reputation of a well-beloved cult classic and one of the best underrated comic book adaptations. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/25/25 Full Review Spike D Almost 20 years later and still such a good movie to watch. Rated 5/5 Stars •  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 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/01/25 Full Review Jay H Sadly, this is more relevant now than ever. Rated 5/5 Stars •  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 4/5 Stars •  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 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/05/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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