I watched V for Vendetta this weekend. I've stopped going to the movie theater, so basically wait for everything to come in on NetFlix. This one got pushed behind for a while, but, I finally had a chance to view it this weekend.
Based off a graphic novel, as an idea, this movie is right up my alley. Near future, not too far ahead, with gleaming possibilities of reality. The story surrounds a future Britain which has fallen under a Nazi-like regime, and a man who seeks revenge through revolution. It has a mixture of George Orwell mixed with pop-culture, perhaps a bit too much American pop culture for a story which is supposed to be about Britain. The parallels of the Bush Administration, the War on Terror, Bird Flu, Bioterrorism and so forth update the film and make it more relevant to today.
V for Vendetta's main character V believes that violence is a method of justice... and Edey, Natalie Portman (who I think is a great actress), struggles if this truly is the route to freedom. It dives into the theme of "terrorist, or freedom fighter." ...and when is a government bad enough for terrorism to be the answer?
It's an interesting movie, with good acting and tasteful editing and directing. I would say its well worth your time.
Blu-Ray Audio/Video
The audio quality is solid, with an excellent balance of clear dialog and heart pounding explosions. It's a movie that will beg for subtle details from your tops, and angry growls from your subwoofer(s). There are a few scenes where the dialog has some microphone noise, but nothing too bad. Video quality is fantastic. Its a bit dim at times, to fit with the film, but the colors really come out when needed and create a great contrast of the dim British streets.
Recommended: 9/10
