V for Vendetta
In a world in which Great Britain has become a fascist state, a masked vigilante known only as “V” conducts guerrilla warfare against the oppressive British government. When V rescues a young woman from the secret police, he finds in her an ally with whom he can continue his fight to free the people of Britain.
Critics Sentiment
V dies as masked citizens witness Parliament exploding
Dietrich satirizes Sutler leading to his arrest and execution
The film recovers from its sagging middle section with Evey's powerful imprisonment sequence, jumping from 6.8 to 9.2.
V for Vendetta maintains strong audience engagement throughout most of its runtime, with particular praise for Hugo Weaving's masked performance and the film's political relevance. The middle section experiences some pacing issues, but the emotional core of Evey's imprisonment and the spectacular finale elevate it to memorable status. Critics consistently noted the film's visual brilliance and timely themes, though some found the political messaging occasionally heavy-handed.
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Natalie Portman
Evey
Hugo Weaving
V / William Rookwood
Stephen Rea
Finch
Stephen Fry
Deitrich
John Hurt
Adam Sutler
Tim Pigott-Smith
Creedy
Rupert Graves
Dominic
Roger Allam
Lewis Prothero
Ben Miles
Dascomb
Sinéad Cusack
Delia Surridge
Natasha Wightman
Valerie
John Standing
Lilliman
Eddie Marsan
Etheridge
Clive Ashborn
Guy Fawkes
Emma Field-Rayner
Guy Fawkes Lover
Ian Burfield
Tweed Coat Fingerman
Mark Phoenix
Willy Fingerman
Alister Mazzotti
Baldy Fingerman
Billie Cook
Little Glasses Girl
Guy Henry
Heyer
Crew
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