V for Vendetta (2005 - R)

"V for Vendetta" is the psyhcoligical thriller/black satire that comments on the possibility of a resurrection of Western fascism.  Set in the near future, Britain has succumb to total domination by an extreme fascist, Chancellor Sutler, and his Nazi-esque brigade.  Enter the anti-hero, V, who attempts to liberate the people, by any and all means necessary, and Evey, the innocent bystander who's life is about to change in ways unforeseeable.

The cast includes: Hugo Weaving, Natalie Portman, John Hurt, and Stephen Fry.

Written by: David Lloyd and Alan Moore (comic book), Andy and Larry Wachowski (screenplay).

Directed by: James McTeigue.

The V FOR VENDETTA Review

Genre: Sci-Fi, Thriller, Drama, Action.