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62 out of 100

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7.9 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 477 Ratings

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  • Starring: Hugo Weaving, Natalie Portman, Rupert Graves
  • Summary: Set against the futuristic landscape of totalitarian Britain, V for Vendetta tells the story of a mild-mannered young woman named Evey (Portman) who is rescued from a life-and-death situation by a masked man (Weaving) known only as "V." Incomparably charismatic and ferociously skilled in the art of combat and deception, V ignites a revolution when he urges his fellow citizens to rise up against tyranny and oppression. As Evey uncovers the truth about V's mysterious background, she also discovers the truth about herself -- and emerges as his unlikely ally in the culmination of his plan to bring freedom and justice back to a society fraught with cruelty and corruption. (Warner Bros.)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 39
  3. Negative: 3 out of 39
  1. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Ruthe Stein
    100
    Richly satisfying entertainment the way movies are at their best, when they prod you to think.
  2. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Michael Phillips
    50
    Finally, a film to unite movie-mad members of Al Qaeda with your neighbor's kid, the one with the crush on Natalie Portman.
  3. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: Scott Foundas
    30
    V for Vendetta is a dud - far too long at nearly two and a half hours, with flat, grungy visuals, choppy editing and no sense of urgency. But as a political work, it's something else - heavy-handed, reactionary and flat-out stupid. (For the record, Moore has publicly distanced himself from the film, saying it bears precious little resemblance to his original creation.)

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  1. Positive: 225 out of 281
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 281
  3. Negative: 41 out of 281
  1. grandpajoe6191
    8
    Now, "V for Vendetta" here is a great example of how graphic novel-based books should be when made into a movie. The story is deeply involved into the movie as well as the characters and their significance. Natalie Portman especially does a exceptional, outstanding performance as V's girlfriend (?). Must watch!!!… Expand
    • 3 of 3 users said yes
  2. MartinS.
    4
    I was very disappointed. They try to make it seem relevent to world events today, and that's its downfall. It does it so badly.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. MitchC.
    2
    I was just bored out of my mind by this movie. And did anyone else think the finale was reminiscent of the end of "Caddyshack", when Carl blows up the golf course? It was funny! I don't think that's what the director was going for.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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