Movies: V for Vendetta

A futuristic sci-fi movie, setup in an all-powerful and authoritarian Britain. The movie starts with a action sequence which reminds of mask of zorro, after which V (yes, thats the name) starts the barrage of words starting with a V (v for vapid!). As the story unfolds, V (Hugo Weaving, agent Smith from Matrix) declares his intent to liberate Britain. V himself has quite a disturbing past, and many a scores to settle.

Natalie Portman (Evey) is rescued and sheltered by V, and her parents had fought the same battle. Evey seems to discover herself, through the course of events, and associates with the cause. The chemistry between Evey and V is quite intriguing.

But for the big screens used by the chancellor and the mention that 2014 is history, not much seems futuristic. V’s mask, and his chief weapon (sword!) seem old-fashioned.

V for Vendetta keeps a brisk pace, and the plot is gripping. Some sequences like the prison term, are theatrical marvels, and leave a distinct impression of the directorial acumen. I would recommend carrying much more brains to the movie than you did for Daredevil.

The length of the movie would be one for the discussion. I have watched many a Spielberg movies and wondered if they are too long. But movies like Schindler's List deserve the whole three hours and more. At 2 hrs and 12 minutes, V for Vendetta seems a touch too long, for the plot's a touch weak, a touch lacking in meat.

While the category is still movies; I can't get over the fact that a movie as good as Munich, won so little at the Oscars.