V for Vendetta (2006): A shadowy freedom fighter known only as "V" uses terrorist tactics to fight against his totalitarian society. Upon rescuing a girl from the secret police, he also finds his best chance at having an ally. (8.2)
Director: James McTeigue
Stars: Hugo Weaving, Natalie Portman and Rupert Graves
The movie, loosely based on a DC comic, tells a powerful story of uprising against "A Brave New World"-esque society in England. Hugo Weaving as V gives a wonderful performance, considering that the audience never sees any facial expressions. The portrayal of "news" the home viewer "needs" to hear by the government/corporation controlled media and purported experts is so chilling because we can see it on today's TV. The movie does retain some action sequences from the comic-book style. (So, I watched this because my son reminded me of the rhyme "Remember remember the fifth of November gunpowder, treason and plot. I see no reason why gunpowder treason should ever be forgot..." today 11/05) My Rating: 8.0
