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5

JonA.Mar 18, 2006

Not bad, not good. I appreciate that the filmmakers tried to tackle some social/political points, but they focus on ideas that have been studied for many years. The plot, action and subtext are derivative of other films and books. V is an Not bad, not good. I appreciate that the filmmakers tried to tackle some social/political points, but they focus on ideas that have been studied for many years. The plot, action and subtext are derivative of other films and books. V is an interesting character, though I don't know why he has to carve his initials like some others I've seen before...maybe we should call him Voro. Also, sort of boring for an action movie. Nice try though.… Expand

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AndrewK.Mar 20, 2006

Politics really shouldn't even come into the equation. This is about rating a film. Was it well made? And the measure of that is whether people are entertained. Obviously, many people were, and a few were not. I enjoyed certain parts of Politics really shouldn't even come into the equation. This is about rating a film. Was it well made? And the measure of that is whether people are entertained. Obviously, many people were, and a few were not. I enjoyed certain parts of the film, excited to see the characters and events from one of my favorite books. I try to distance myself from the source material when I see an adaptation, but I couldn't help thinking all the way through the film that it would've been so much better if they'd left a lot of things as they were. I agree that this was billed too much as an action film, and its really not. And that's not a bad thing. But to me, knowing the original text, I was dissapointed in the actual content and dialogue of the film. The "message" is not delivered in anywhere near as intelligent a fashion as done by Alan Moore. Few can match his talent. I tried to view the film as a piece by itself, but while it wasn't neccesarily a bad film, it just didn't do it for me. The only acting that really bothered me was John Hurt, chewing the misc en scenery. For the record, this is the director's first film. Someone on here called it his worst film yet. How can that be if its the first one he's made? I also agree with the comment that some scenes were "Matrixy." If you were at all moved by this film, I urge you to go read the original graphic novel, and see how much more intense and meaningfull it is. All that being said, and while I hesitate to bring up the political aspect, it must be addressed. I felt it was a little too obvious that they were trying to make references to our current political atmosphere. And that cheapens the original story. I know very little about Margaret Thatcher, but I don't believe that Alan Moore shoved any references down people's throats. This movie also might've been much better if it had been made pre-9/11, or much further in the future. Nothing that comes out these days can speak about the government or terrorists without being labeled as a statement on politics. Lastly, why are there so many comments from the editor being stuck into our own reviews? They seem to be conveying the editor's own opinion of our reviews, when this is supposed to be our way of openly expressing our opinion. Just edit. Don't give us your opinion on our thoughts. Thank you. [Ed: Well said.]… Expand

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RyanMar 31, 2006

Boring, long, and yet again proof that the Wachowski's are terrible writters who somehow fluked into the first Matrix movie. If you like little to no action, and dialog that is all exposition then this... still would be a bad movie.

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PatC.Sep 6, 2006

I give it credit for expressing its own art. Nonetheless it remains a political thriller without all that stressful intrigue and zing.

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MarcB.Mar 19, 2006

An enjoyable popcorn movie with a very weak, sad, and ultimately unfulfilling story. This is a movie that cant be deemed important or deeper than it claims to be unless you are 15 or younger. Some good acting from Portman and a very suttle An enjoyable popcorn movie with a very weak, sad, and ultimately unfulfilling story. This is a movie that cant be deemed important or deeper than it claims to be unless you are 15 or younger. Some good acting from Portman and a very suttle Stphen Rea. John Hurt is over the top creepy. Weaving is dashing although you never get to see him, but I couldnt help feeling that this movie was trying to make a statement. I ssues about the Koran and repression of gays, etc.. But how do they answer these problems? By blowing up buildings and killing people! Not only that but once the biuldings are blown up and people are killed(many through out the film) where do they go from there? A question this movie fails to answer and chooses to ignore. I couldnt help thinking how Osama bin Laden would love this movie's dim message and how Ghandi and Martin Luther King Jr. would be rolling in their graves. Go see it if you want to have to be entertained for a think free price, but if you are looking for a moral lesson on violence while be engaged visually, check out Munich or A History of Violence.… Expand

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JDMar 22, 2006

Makes christians look like crazy right wing fundlementalists. Christians have been repressed to. Sure they don't agree with some of the things in this world but they're not as narrow minded as portrayed.

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MichaelD.Mar 24, 2006

Entertaining? Yes. Smart? No. I was hoping that this movie would mix the two, but alas, it didn't. I'm glad I saw it, because it was a feast for the eyes. But not for the brain. It's thoughts are actually quite shallow, though Entertaining? Yes. Smart? No. I was hoping that this movie would mix the two, but alas, it didn't. I'm glad I saw it, because it was a feast for the eyes. But not for the brain. It's thoughts are actually quite shallow, though at times exciting. If you want to see it, watch it in the theatre, but I wouldn't waste the time renting it unless you have a really sweet sound system and TV.… Expand

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PisforPropagandaMar 21, 2006

Visually seductive, this movie is about sending you the "other" message. Very 70's ish to me. Funny how Rolling Stone, Portland, and San Francisco newspapers all rate this so high...this is a movie for WTO rioters. The movie is not bad, Visually seductive, this movie is about sending you the "other" message. Very 70's ish to me. Funny how Rolling Stone, Portland, and San Francisco newspapers all rate this so high...this is a movie for WTO rioters. The movie is not bad, but it lacks examination of why those in power fear those they enslave. And why those who live and let live fail to maintain organized and safe societies. Why do people want tyrants, they obviously provide something and then degrade into something else. Hippies had their day and it didn't work. Life is a balance like the left and right hemispheres of the brain. People need to stop fighting other people as much as they need to start discipling themselves. This movie throws out a grand statement and then fails to get to the root of the truth...it blames others. Yawn. Still if you are smart enough to take a spoonful of what is said and displayed and realize this is just a graphic novel that requires large egos and bizarre material to keep you entertained then you can enjoy some of it. To me this is kind of a weak Stanley Kubrick movie that tries to sell a bit of nonsense as truth.… Expand

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BillT.Mar 25, 2006

"Governments should be afraid of their people"? Hmmm. Yeah, maybe in Saudi Arabia, North Korea, Cuba, etc. But in the US & the UK, the government IS the people. You don't like the government? vote them out. No need to blow up the "Governments should be afraid of their people"? Hmmm. Yeah, maybe in Saudi Arabia, North Korea, Cuba, etc. But in the US & the UK, the government IS the people. You don't like the government? vote them out. No need to blow up the Capitol Building or Parliament. Just go freakin' vote, you idots!! This movie should have been set in Saudi Arabia or a country that truly puts down its people. But the UK and the US??? What next, update "Mommie Dearest" with Mother Teresa in the lead role?? It didn't make logical sense to me.… Expand

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MartinS.Mar 26, 2006

I was very disappointed. They try to make it seem relevent to world events today, and that's its downfall. It does it so badly.

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TottoBoomMar 27, 2006

Repetitive, slow, incoherent...I wanted go to sleep or better read a book.

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JMApr 22, 2006

"V" is unsatisfying as an action flick and laughably facile as a "thought-provoker". All the cleverness here is placed in the margins -- the details of V's art collection, the mentioned-in-passing political backstory -- leaving the "V" is unsatisfying as an action flick and laughably facile as a "thought-provoker". All the cleverness here is placed in the margins -- the details of V's art collection, the mentioned-in-passing political backstory -- leaving the central plot to flounder with "philosophical" dialog between V and Portman's Evey that seems like a rehash of every late-night dorm-room bull session you've ever had. The intended "controversy" over the fact that V is a "justified terrorist" who blows things up to make a point is lost as V's escapades are somehow bloodless towards civilians while the authorities manage to kill dozens of innocents trying to stop him. Portman seems lost here while Weaving is wasted behind the mask; Stephen Rea's standout performance is nearly ruined by the weirdly-anticlimactic ending.… Expand

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martinApr 5, 2006

"V"--vacuous.

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MyronB.May 10, 2006

Somewhat better than run-of-the-mill comic book action, somewhat worse than Sin City and even X-Men, this is a pastiche of explicitly borrowed elements -- as though some writer thought it would be real cool to insert The Crow into Somewhat better than run-of-the-mill comic book action, somewhat worse than Sin City and even X-Men, this is a pastiche of explicitly borrowed elements -- as though some writer thought it would be real cool to insert The Crow into Orwell's 1984, with a sprinkle of post-modernity -- no wonder the Wachowskis drooled over it. Unoriginal and shallow but mildly pretentioous, with great camera work and editing, just like the Matrix. Whomever this "resonates" with, they're sorely simplistic.… Expand

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AlexB.Mar 17, 2006

I was really looking forward to seeing this movie but when I saw it, I found it lacking in my expectations. It was hyped as an action movie, but focused more on the dectective story element. Several decent stories were lumped together and I was really looking forward to seeing this movie but when I saw it, I found it lacking in my expectations. It was hyped as an action movie, but focused more on the dectective story element. Several decent stories were lumped together and the ending seemed rushed and rather anticlimatic. The jury's still out for me, but I felt sorely disappointed when I came out of the theater, thanks to false advertisment.… Expand

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JackM.Mar 16, 2006

Commendably subvertive and has plenty of ideas, but is marred by some suspect acting and pretentious dialogue akin to that in the Wachowski Brothers' Matrix trilogy. Still, a pleasant suprise and certainly worth seeing on the big screen.

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JimboH.Mar 25, 2006

The bottom line to any movie is how entertaining it is and for me, I felt downright bored at times due to the "talking head" syndrome this movie displays. If anything they wrote the plot around the message they wanted to get across. Its good The bottom line to any movie is how entertaining it is and for me, I felt downright bored at times due to the "talking head" syndrome this movie displays. If anything they wrote the plot around the message they wanted to get across. Its good but could of been a lot better- it feels a little rushed. I actually saw 3 people walk out about 20 minutes in because of how politically biased this movie is. If you liked Farenheit 911 then you'll probably like this one. One thing does sum up this movie though: confused. Sometimes its just preaching. Other times its action. Other times it contradicts itself. For example, the future is very nazi-ish (one flag shown is american/british/with a swashtika on it). yet the government also resembles Iraq under Saddam Hussein. The bad guys are the conservatives governing under fear, and they blame things on religious extremists when its really the government to blame. There are also mass graves. Sorta like things that happened in Iraq. The logo for the new-future british government is a cross with an extra line across the t, and the Quaran is banned to the point you'll be executed if you have one. This movie will be very dated very quickly. Remember when some kids died because of cops in France and people rioted because of it? You probably wont a few years from now. If this movie had a more realistic plot with more realistic characters rather than self-promoting its own ideals I'd add 3 more points to the rating. For most people who dont disect movies like I do though, this should be a decent one to watch for it gives at least some good conversation material later on. Sorry this review is so jumpy, there is too much to comment about in such a short block.… Expand

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DavidS.Mar 29, 2006

I can't understand people who call this movie "captivating and philisophic". The ideas in this movie are the current pop culture standard, and are terribly unoriginal and boring. I already know that America is fed government initiated I can't understand people who call this movie "captivating and philisophic". The ideas in this movie are the current pop culture standard, and are terribly unoriginal and boring. I already know that America is fed government initiated fear, and that CNN feeds me paranoid garbage. Hello! did anybody see Faranheit 911! I'm sick of movies pretending to be original and deep when in fact they're just the opposite. If this movie was made before Sept 11. and before everyone saw Faranheit 911 and instantly became world political experts, then I'd say this movie had some original ideas. Unfortunately, it's just another movie glorifying what everyone already knows! You'd think that despite these shortcomings the movie might provide some good action sequences, or some resembelance of a plot. NEGATIVE! The movie plods along at a snail's pace. The quasi love story isn't believable,(Portman's character finds the burnt dude in the mask sexy?C'mon!) and there's only one action scene at the end involving knives that I can clearly recount. Overall, this movie is a complete waste of money and more importantly a waste of your time!… Expand

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ChrisU.Apr 16, 2006

This movie had some good acting. This movie had an interesting premise. This movie neglected to share many of the details of how V is able to do what he does. This movie becomes redundant at times. This movie left me with mixed emotions.

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ChadSweeMay 16, 2007

V for Vendetta, an action movie from the Wachowski Brothers (the matrix trilogy), is a film that ultimately doesn't live up to the expectations i had for it. Revenge seems to be in every blockbuster movie nowadays, and V for Vendetta isV for Vendetta, an action movie from the Wachowski Brothers (the matrix trilogy), is a film that ultimately doesn't live up to the expectations i had for it. Revenge seems to be in every blockbuster movie nowadays, and V for Vendetta is no exception, hence the word "Vendetta" in the title. The acting is nothing to brag about. Natalie Portman plays Evey and shows no talent whatsoever. Evey accomponies V, the masked man, for the majority of the film. Hugo Weaving plays the role of V, and since he is behind a mask the entire movie his acting skills aren't displayed. However, what V for Vendetta lacks in acting talent it compensates for with a good futuristic story, one that is full of cover-ups, wars, and government corruption. The action is fairly weak, especially when being compared to the matrix trilogy, but it's satisfying enough. Lastly, the directing is on par with any other movie out to date, nothing is fancy or dull about how it was directed. Overall V for Vendetta is an above average film, but could have potentially been better. To put it simply it wasn't a film i regretted watching, but it isn't a film i will brag over. On a scale of one to ten, five being average, i would give V for Vendetta a six.… Expand

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OliverC.Mar 17, 2006

Its hard to write a review for the movie, the politics are completely one sided (thankfully the right [left] side.. but honestly?) and the directing was fairly hit or miss. Some great explosion scenes with the orchestra in the background, Its hard to write a review for the movie, the politics are completely one sided (thankfully the right [left] side.. but honestly?) and the directing was fairly hit or miss. Some great explosion scenes with the orchestra in the background, but why didn't her hair grow back? How come it doesnt go into the characters pasts?? anyway the first 30 minutes were a good setup and the fighting scenes (3) were interesting but overall it was weak. Better than ultraviolet at least...… Expand

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ChrisCurtisMar 21, 2006

Oh, man. This could have been so much better. I'm so disappointed in Portman's acting. She was great in Garden State, but her delivery here reminded me more of her Star Wars performances. Those who gave favorable reviews wereOh, man. This could have been so much better. I'm so disappointed in Portman's acting. She was great in Garden State, but her delivery here reminded me more of her Star Wars performances. Those who gave favorable reviews were obviously forgiving of her poorly developed British accent in this movie. It was bad. Then again, I'm a stickler for detail.… Expand

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DanB.Mar 23, 2006

Kind of uncomfortable with the film taking a piss at 'terrorists' as if they're not real. Also, I think the movie might come off like it's msg is "vigilante mass destruction is okay if the government's really Kind of uncomfortable with the film taking a piss at 'terrorists' as if they're not real. Also, I think the movie might come off like it's msg is "vigilante mass destruction is okay if the government's really *really* bad"... but then like, would it be okay for some dissident to blow up a palace in Saudi Arabia? Or for some masked dude to blow up half of Pyonyang? Would that be 'okay'? I dunno. All that said, the movie itself -- aside from a few digressions into sap/cheez -- is pretty darn tootin', and, having seen it on an IMAX screen, I must say that, Natalie Portman's face, 8 stories tall, is wonderful.… Expand

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AndrewM.Mar 23, 2006

Watered down Hollywood crap. Read the comic book.

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TyranianApr 14, 2019

Has some cool visuals and acting but the plot completely lost me halfway through.

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Bradyboy12Aug 11, 2013

an average adaption on an excellent book, the movie gives it an almost satirical spin opposite from the deep book, entertaining but nothing more then that

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kenje13Dec 4, 2013

To be honest. The movie has it's weaknesses, one of them being incredibly large plot holes towards the end which most people seem to dismiss rather easily I do not dislike the movie. In fact, there's a lot to like, but I somehow find thisTo be honest. The movie has it's weaknesses, one of them being incredibly large plot holes towards the end which most people seem to dismiss rather easily I do not dislike the movie. In fact, there's a lot to like, but I somehow find this movie a bit pretentious and preachy. Been a long time since I've seen it last but I found this movie a bit overrated. It's best you see it for yourself. I will write a longer review the next time I see it.… Expand

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DenisManuOct 12, 2014

V for Vendetta is a really dark and gritty movie about a futuristic fading society full of crime and murder.With thought provoking moments and great acting this movie is definitely worth anyone's time.

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superbatMay 29, 2021

V for Vendetta is an interesting film which warns about the dangers of totalitarianism. It isn't the most remarkable film; the story seems uneven in some areas. The pacing is off at times as well. There are many good aspects to this filmV for Vendetta is an interesting film which warns about the dangers of totalitarianism. It isn't the most remarkable film; the story seems uneven in some areas. The pacing is off at times as well. There are many good aspects to this film though, mainly Hugo Weaving's stellar performance as V. The fight sequences and visuals are also done well. V for Vendetta is a good film, but not a ground breaking one.… Expand

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Onlyclassicvg1Jan 25, 2021

Summary: Set against the futuristic landscape of totalitarian Britain, V for Vendetta tells the story of a mild-mannered young woman named Evey (Portman) who is rescued from a life-and-death situation by a masked man (Weaving) known only asSummary: Set against the futuristic landscape of totalitarian Britain, V for Vendetta tells the story of a mild-mannered young woman named Evey (Portman) who is rescued from a life-and-death situation by a masked man (Weaving) known only as "V." Incomparably charismatic and ferociously skilled in the art of combat and… Expand

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