V For Vendetta

Scripted by Andy and Larry Wachowski ("The Matrix" trilogy) "V For Vendetta" is a razor-sharp cinematic reinterpretation of Alan Moore’s scathingly dissident 1988 political satire graphic novel set in a slightly futuristic Britain. The story cautions against the dangers of corruption, media manipulation and a pervasive government repression exercised through fear. Natalie Portman’s intense portrayal of a civilian polarized into rebellion anchors the movie. "V For Vendetta" is a piece of pop culture subversive cinema that operates on several levels. On the surface, it’s a love story set in the depths of social despair, but it’s also a visionary tale of social uprising. As a reflection of the differences between freedom and repression the movie provides a social terrain that seems more native than alien, and therein lies its central idea. You come out wanting to do something.

Rated R, 131 mins. (B+) (Four Stars)