This is a great movie!V for Vendetta takes place in a future England. A freedom fighter, or terrorist depending on your view, is challenging the oppressive government. He, V, rescues a woman from the secret police and they become unlikely allies trying to lead the people to freedom.
The film, adapted from David Lloyd and Alan Moore's graphic novel of the same name, is an interesting commentary on our times. Many of the political comments can be related to our current state. This may be why the movie didn't do well in theaters in the US.
Natalie Portman does a great job as Evey Hammond. She is even more stunning with her head shaved! Hugo Weaving, of The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, does an amazing job with many complex emotions, all while wearing a mask. He gives a soliloquy at one point in the movie, that lasts for minutes, where all of the words begin with the letter V. (Watch with the subtitles or you might miss it.)
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