Review of V for Vendetta (2006) by Crowjanetwentynine — 18 Mar 2006
Gloriously overstuffed, daring adaptation of the classic graphic novel. Some fans of that may take issue with the changes made but I found they made the film a dystopia for our times. The actors inhabit their roles with panache and depth, with special credit going to Hugo Weaving for giving V character and emotional depth with no use of facial expressions.
Natalie Portman will astonish anyone who's questioned her ability in the past. Yes, the accent falters, but the characterization does not. The film veers tonally all over the place and at times tries to do too many things at once but for the most part it is slyly subversive, rousing entertainment.
Don't let the handwringing reactionaries or pseudointellectual elitists who have condemned this film prevent you from seeing it. You won't be able to get it and the myriad ideas it instigates out of your head.
This review of V for Vendetta (2006) was written by Crowjanetwentynine on 18 Mar 2006.
V for Vendetta has generally received very positive reviews.
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