V for Vendetta

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V for Vendetta

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Released Mar 17, 2006

2h 12m

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Mystery & Thriller

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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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Critics Consensus

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Erick Estrada

Cinegarage

Beyond being interesting, the film is purposeful... [Full review in Spanish]

Dec 21, 2022

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This is a very smart film with great writing and an interesting plot as well. I remember watching this film years ago and not liking it for some reason, however after rewatching it I really think it’s great and would recommend it for many audiences. Hugo Weaving and Natalie Portman both play their roles very well, as well as John Hurt. The music, the ending, the story that Eve finds and reads in the “prison” and the twist after that, all very beautiful. The film looks good too (with the cinematographer having experience and working on multiple James Bond movies beforehand and sadly dying around the time this movie was released, RIP). What a genius production and delivery!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/16/25

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Honestly, some parts might seem slow to some, interspersed with (meaningful) action sequences, but everything has a purpose. I'm surprised the critic rating isn't higher, honestly. The audience hit closer to the mark with this. I have already seen those on the far right claiming this as an example of the dangers of liberalism, leftism, etc... The fact that they are depicting the dangers of *Fascism*, in particular, seem to go completely over their heads. I have zero hesitation calling this film a masterpiece.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/13/25

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john h

A terrifying political film that will concern and hypnotize audiences.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

06/07/25

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Carlos I

Sure, I can sit here and pretend that V for Vendetta isn't up to par with the graphic novel, but that would just be me being a try-hard. The fact is, this movie is awesome and doesn't get old. It missteps a bit in the middle, but nothing anywhere near enough to detract from the rest of it. It's a classic.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

06/05/25

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Audience Member

Unique and a classic

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/31/25

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Levon H

Well shot written and executed. More poignant today than ever

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/26/25

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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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