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

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2. JM

   5

   "V" is unsatisfying as an action flick and laughably facile as a "thought-provoker". All the cleverness here is placed in the margins -- the details of V's art collection, the mentioned-in-passing political backstory -- leaving the central plot to flounder with "philosophical" dialog between V and Portman's Evey that seems like a rehash of every late-night dorm-room bull session you've ever had. The intended "controversy" over the fact that V is a "justified terrorist" who blows things up to make a point is lost as V's escapades are somehow bloodless towards civilians while the authorities manage to kill dozens of innocents trying to stop him. Portman seems lost here while Weaving is wasted behind the mask; Stephen Rea's standout performance is nearly ruined by the weirdly-anticlimactic ending.… Expand

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3. NathanF.

   3

   Im not saying Hugo Weaving didn't do a good V or that Natalie Portman cant act all those features were what might this movie okay instead of lying in a gutter what i'm concerned about is the story. what were they thinking what kind of government what do that besides comunists and who does V think he is blowing up random monuments to show he means business I'm sorry but it's a load of worthless action... NOTE: do not see this movie unless you enjoy raw action then go ahead.… Expand

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