V for Vendetta (The movie)

Written by the Wachowskis and directed by James McTeigue V for Vendetta is the movie adaptation of the graphic novel by Alan Moore with the same name.

This is the story of V (Hugo Weaving) an aesthetic warrior, fighting against the right wing fascist government in near future England. V rescues Evey Hammond (Natalie portman) from thugs working for the government, Evey is taken to an underground mansion which is kind of a cultural museum, V calls it the Shadow Gallery. Evey is told to live in the shadow gallery with V for one year, until the conclusion of his mission to destroy the parliament as a symbolic attack on the dictatorial government.

The plot essentially follows the comic book with a little tweaking here and there which was necessary to give a Hollywood feel to the movie. Even if you miss the meaning of freedom politically, socially and aesthetically as portrayed in the movie V for Vendetta is still a great revenge movie.

Actors have done a great job in the film. Hugo Weaving uses subtle body language and changes in accent to convey emotions. It must have been difficult to act behind the mask for the whole movie but he does the work superbly and you never feel the need of seeing his face in the movie. Natalie Portman also shows that she has matured as an actor and I hope she gets roles like this in the future. Evey's character undergoes drastic changes in the movie from the time she first meets V and asks if he was a crazy person to the point when she discovers the meaning of freedom and Natalie adapts to this beautifully.

I guarantee you will enjoy these two hours whether you have read the book or not.