John’s “V for Vendetta” flashback review, Nov. 5, 2020
“V for Vendetta” – This adaptation of Alan Moore’s famous comic book takes us to a not-too-distant future when England is ruled by an oppressive state. A masked rebel (or terrorist, depending on your viewpoint) named V (Hugo Weaving) and his charge, Evey (Natalie Portman), lead the resistance. Bravely, the film doesn’t tell the viewer which side to root for, and that makes it all the more compelling. If more blockbusters took their cue from “V,” moviegoing would be a lot more fun.
– John Hansen, Brainerd Dispatch, Dec. 28, 2006