V for Vendetta is based on DC Comic book / graphic novel of the same title. Mysterious V is a masked man trying to start a revolution to overthrow a totalitarian government. He helps Evey and they engage in a very complex relationship.
Although the movie is a bit overdramatic at times, it raises an interesting question: What will you give up for “safety”?
This is particularly pertinent to us Americans because of what’s going on in the name of securing our nation and fighting the terrorists. Although the movie scenario seems far-fetched, it’s reasonable to think that perhaps we’ve given up too much, yielded so much of our rights and liberty to the government.
At the same time, V uses terrorism to make his point. After all, the movie kicks off with a spectacular blow-up of the Old Bailey courtrooms. But I don’t think the movie condoned terrorism. After all V pays for everything he’d done at the end of the film.
Although V wears his mask for the entire time, I must praise Hugo Weaving’s exceptional acting that brought V to life without us seeing his facial expression. Natalie Portman also did an excellent job of portraying a confused and scared girl who grows stronger as the movie progresses. The clashing idealogies and characters made for a very thought-provoking yet very fast-paced movie that should keep the viewers entertained.
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