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V for Vendetta (2006)
Directed by James McTeigue
Twitter Facebook Google+Action | Fantasy | Science Fiction
Most recently watched by sensoria, lordofthemovies, eduardovictory, sleestakk
Overview
In a world in which Great Britain has become a fascist state, a masked vigilante known only as “V” conducts guerrilla warfare against the oppressive British government. When V rescues a young woman from the secret police, he finds in her an ally with whom he can continue his fight to free the people of Britain.
Rated R | Length 132 minutes
Actors
Natalie Portman | Hugo Weaving | Stephen Rea | Stephen Fry | John Hurt | Tim Pigott-Smith | Rupert Graves | Roger Allam | Ben Miles | Sinéad Cusack | Natasha Wightman | John Standing | Eddie Marsan | Clive Ashborn | Emma Field-Rayner | Ian Burfield | Mark Phoenix | Alister Mazzotti | Billie Cook | Guy Henry | Cosima Shaw | Megan Gay | Roderic Culver | Tara Hacking | Andy Rashleigh | Chad Stahelski | Antje Rau | Amelda Brown | Richard Campbell | Patricia Gannon | Mark Longhurst | Simon Holmes | Charles Cork | John Ringham | Oliver Bradshaw | Jack Schouten | Caoimhe Murdock | Juliet Howland | Brin Rosser | Raife Patrick Burchell | Joseph Rye | Adrian Finighan | Malcolm Sinclair | Bradley Steve Ford | Madeleine Rakic-Platt | Selina Giles | Carsten Hayes | Derek Hutchinson | Martin Savage | Grant Burgin | Greg Donaldson | Imogen Poots | Jason Griffiths | Laura Greenwood | Kyra Meyer | Paul Antony-Barber | Anna Farnworth | Mary Stockley | Simon Newby | David Merheb | Daniel Donaldson | Dulcie Smart | Ben Posener | Ian T. Dickinson | Sophia New | Julie Brown | Gerard Gilroy | Eamon Geoghegan | Matthew Bates | David Leitch | Matt Wilkinson | Martin McGlade | Richard Laing | Michael Simkins | William Tapley | Tony Cook | Christopher Fosh | Keith How | Norman Campbell Rees | Andy Callaghan | Forbes KB | João Costa Menezes | Chris Wilson | Nicolas de Pruyssenaere | David Decio | Rami Hilmi | Mathis Landwehr | Jason Oettle | Wolfgang Stegemann
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/26/2011 | TV | Blu-ray | Owned | 4.5 stars |
| (Average) 4.5 stars |
Viewing Notes
V For Vendetta holds a special place in my heart. I saw it in the theater with my brother-in-law. It was the last time I’d ever see a movie with him. He passed away in a car accident 5 months later.
I remember both of us stepping outside of the theater. He lit up a cigarette and we both shrugged at each other. “Meh.” Was our initial reaction, but we both had a good time with it.
Since then, I’ve watched V For Vendetta a handful of times. Each time I watch it, I feel like I get more out of it. Also, with our society still wrestling with certain social issues like homosexuality and religion, V For Vendetta seems to only get more relevant.
Hugo Weaving turns in an incredible performance. He acts behind a mask the whole time. All we get is his distinct voice and body language. It’s a stellar and noteworthy performance. One that should be studied.
Natalie Portman also shows us she’s just not a pretty face in Hollywood. She acts her ass off here and is really great.
It’s rare we get comic book movies with social commentary. V For Vendetta is one of the few, and one worth watching numerous times.
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