V for Vendetta

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V for Vendetta

The Wachowski Brothers(who are responsible for both writing and directing the great film, The Matrix) wrote a fantasic screenplay for the graphic novel written by Alan Moore and illustrated by David Lloyd. It seems that the Wachowskis have found a favorite in Hugo Weaving, who worked with the brothers on their other major hit, The Matrix Trilogy. Weaving played the part of V, a "terrorist" who is constantly pursued throughout the movie, and the other lead belongs to Natalie Portman, playing the part of Evey Hammond. When Evey's life is in danger very early in the film, V, being the "gentleman" he is(in this society, terrorists are believed to not carry the same human characteristics as others) saves her life, and is promptly put on the government's black list when she accompanies V on his way to blow up a statue.

It may seem a bit hard to follow initially(lets just say that V has a rather large vocabulary), but do not let it get you down. The movie is very down-to-earth, and carries a strong message. Is this a resounding political movie? No, I do not believe so, but never the less, I think the simplistic message it carries(best summarized in V's line, "People should not be afraid of their governments; governments should be afraid of their people.") is true, and as simplistic as it may be, must never be forgotten.

The Wachowskis also continued to show that bullet-time is, hands down, the coolest thing ever conceived. Watching V work his magic with his daggers as soldiers fumble to reload is priceless, and among my favorite scenes in the movie.

The only real problem I had with this movie, and it is a very small one, is that it was at times hard to follow the dialogue because of the well-written script, containing words that are not really common in movies. This movie is not dumbed down, but it is not really a thinking man's movie, either. It is a perfect combination of music, action, romance, and philosophy. Do yourself a favor and make sure not to miss out on this classic once it is released on dvd on the first of August. If you see what I see, if you feel as I feel, and if you would seek as I seek, then I ask you to stand beside