There is no certainity, only opportunity

V for Vendatta is a remarkable film. It is a film that is hero driven from start to finish.V for Vendetta, like the Matrix, has references to several elements of philosophy, literature, history, and mythology. V is admirably played by Hugo Weaving who I first had a crush on when I saw him first as Douglas Jardine in the Bodyline Series. Of course, he being ultra thin doesnt help in getting heroic roles, and in this one he has proven that he can be a hero too.

V for Vendetta has an excellent screenplay. Every word couldnt have been more relevant or more beautifully put. V for Vendetta spouts philosophy more explicitly than the Matrix. And that, the world needs somebody who is willing to give up his life for an idea.

I loved the dialog in the beginning of the movie about the idea. I cant recall it now, but it was something about the V being the idea and physical attributes are not necessary to know V because he is the idea (I am sure it was much better put!).

V for Vendetta doesnt fare very well in action as compared to the Matrix or other action movies. But, the classicism of V for Vendetta is unparalleled. I loved the scene where Evey wakes up in a room choking with books and the scene where Gordon shows her his copy of the 14th century Koran.

V for Vendetta is also mysterious. How come Gordon (Evey’s possible love interest) does and speaks exactly what V did when Evey first wakes up in the house of V? Does Evey become the next V?

Iraq and conservative christianity is a strong undercurrent of V for Vendetta.

Of course, the comics version is very different. The only thing that is common are the characters and the beginnings of V. Otherwise, they might as well have been separate entities. I saw the summary of the comics, but I prefer the movie, thank you.

Watch it. It is worth watching just for the dialogues.