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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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Evan S. Great Movie! Casting was A+++ Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/04/25 Full Review Go G Ugh! I need moreeee😭🙏 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/30/25 Full Review james o the film drew upon DC Comics, Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/27/25 Full Review Gareth v One of the best graphic novel adaptions to be made. A stylistic, dystopian tale filled politcal oppression themes that remain relevant to this day. One of the best movies released in 2005. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/22/25 Full Review Guy C Great film based of the Frank Miller graphic novel Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/19/25 Full Review Leo W Very relevant today. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/13/25 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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