V for Vendetta was tremendously intriguing right from the start. The movie began with a wonderful poem which set the mood for the rest of the film. Soon after, V the main character performed an act of terrorism by exploding a prominent building on November 5th. Not only did this scene build V’s character it also kept the audience interested. Throughout the film we see the treacherous actions of the government, but also those of V. In order to get elected and stay in power Sutler created a virus that killed 100,000 people, since he had the only cure, he began his dictatorship. For 10 years V planned a brilliant plan to dethrone Sutler and show the people that even Sutler can fall. The creation killed the creator.
Another reason why this film intrigued me from the start was the fact Britain was no longer democratically run rather ruled by a Dictator, the High Chancellor. This especially was difficult to wrap my head around because I personally cannot view England any other way.
Most of the movies released these days have a romance plot to attract more of a female audience and V for Vendetta did not disappoint on that front. In no way am I saying romance plots are bad, just poorly placed in a movie like V for Vendetta. My only objection with this film would have to be the romance between Evey and V because I felt like it pulled away from the message of the film. The message in my opinion being “People should not be afraid of their government, government should be afraid of their people”. There romance almost reminded me of Sammy and Ron’s from Jersey shore because throughout the movie Evey confessed her hate for V and she had all right to since he tortured her. But in the end right before V dies they both confess their love for each other even after all they had been through. This romance ultimately would cost V for Vendetta half a star.
The acting was superb throughout the film, the themes and messages were clearly displayed through all the characters. The high Chancellor especially fit the mould of a dictator, resembling Hitler with his speeches and demeanour. In various parts of the moving V killed in cold blood in order to display his resentment for the government and to avenge the death of Valarie. These scenes added to the overall movement of the film and really captured my interest. Throughout the film V cited dialogue from books and movies, which built up his own character, but also added to the overall theme of the movie.
Would I recommend this movie? In many cases I wouldn’t recommend this movie to people who primarily enjoy viewing comedies, but this movie has it all. It has a romance plot, historical facts, and corruption not to mention fighting . I would have an age restriction though, but ultimately recommend this movie to all people.
If I had to rate this movie I would give it 4 out of 5 starts. I took a star off because I really felt like the romance plot took away from the message of the movie and I also felt like the movie should have gone more in-depth into Larkhill facility. In my opinion this would have justified V’s actions and he would have solely been seen as a hero not a villain.
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