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V for Vendetta
(2006)
I am an idea.
And ideas are bulletproof
Director: James McTeigue, rated R for violence,
torture, language
  Starring: Natalie Portman, Hugo Weaving, Stephen Rea,
Stephen Fry, John Hurt, Tim Pigott-Smith, Roger Allam, Ben Miles
DML Rating:
★★★★★★★★★☆
- near perfect
"A building is a symbol,
as is the act of destroying it. Symbols are given power by
people. Alone, a symbol
is meaningless, but with enough people,
blowing up a building can change the world." - V
Why watch this? ...
it's a futuristic tale of a crafty vigilante standing up against
fascism.
Plot Summary: In a
dystopian future, Britain is under the rule of a totalitarian
government. A masked vigilante known as V embarks on a mission
to ignite a revolution against the oppressive regime. A young
woman named Evey Hammond, a television network employee, becomes
unintentionally involved in V's audacious acts of defiance. As
V's plans unfold, Inspector Finch races against time to
apprehend him, all the while uncovering dark secrets and
questioning the very foundations of his government.
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Dad's Preview:
The world is ruled by
a fascist government that rounds up undesirables and rebels, then
executes them. The only one with any success against the system
is the mysterious "V", a black-clad masked figure. This film is brutal and unforgiving, as a
small group must gain enough momentum to affect revolutionary
change. Once again, Natalie Portman, in a risky role, is pure cinematic gold.
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Silver Pics,
Virtual Studios, Studio Babelsberg,
Vertigo
DC Comics,
Anarchos Prod. Inc.;
Warner Bros. Pictures
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