First Review for the New Thread. Here Goes...

V for Vendetta

Directed by: James McTeigue
Screenplay by: Andy Wachowski & Larry Wachowski
Staring:
Hugo Weaving .... V
Natalie Portman .... Evey
Stephen Rea .... Finch
John Hurt .... Adam Sutler

The Rundown: In the near future, a freedom fighter known as V, in his first public display of rebelion, rescues a young woman (Evey) from corrupt police officers and she becomes his unlikely ally in his fight against the oppressive society of a totalitarian Britain.

The Good: Starting off with a bang (no pun intended) the film sets up a ride that it not to be missed. I can easily say that this film will be hard to top as my favorite flick of 06.

Acting: Playing the role of V, Weaving had his hands full with the task of playing a character whose face is never seen. Few actors could pull off doing a fantastic job with dialogue and gestures alone, but thankfully Hugo knows what's up, and pulls off a fantastic job. He manages to turn every word into a line of a long and heartbreaking poem. It's as early as you can get, but I hope for a Oscar nod on this one. Portman redeems herself after Episode III and gives a performance on par with her role in 'Leon'. I was very happy to fall in love with her again... Ahhhh. Plus add in excellent supporting roles by Rea and Hurt and you have a very good cast.

Visuals: From the effects to the cinematography, everything seemed in place and was a wonder to look at. Coming from a graffic novel, where anything is possible, it translated very well and never took me out of the experience.

Sound: The score was great and the effects were banging. There is nothing quite like explosions and classical music playing in harmony... reminds me of my childhood. Memories are tasty.

The Bad: Not much to report but, gotta find something...
Accent': Portman's comes and goes, but is only noticeable if you are paying real close attention. It never took away from the film.

The Ugly: So the original creator of the graffic novel, Alan Moore, took his name off the project after he read a draft of the script by the Wachowski bro's, he did this because they changed several things from the book including the setting to reflect more on the current issues of the political 'terrorists' of today that anyone who simply watches the Daily Show could pick out and make the relations, giving it a very (at least stateside) familiar and scary feel. I think this was a bold and interesting move and worked well as a catalyst to draw in a more emotional feel. But Moore hated it and ditched the project... too bad to, cause the movie kicked ass, so to Mr. Moore, You Lose... Good Day Sir.

V outta V
(v stands for 5, Derp)