October 10, 2006
"V" for Vendetta
I'm not sure what I was expecting when I watched this movie, but I'd carefully avoided any buzz about the film because I knew I wanted to see it when it made it's way to DVD. So I hadn't any clue how very applicable the plot was to today's America nor the startling but quite plausible connections the creators of the Matrix had made in "V" for Vendetta. Natalie Portman plays the character of "Evey," and her performance is definitely Oscar worthy as she battles her way from niavety to courageous activist in a tolitarian government. The film plays with the notions of security versus liberty and, while it's depiction of a society brainwashed by fear is terrifying and uncomfortable for it's realistic parallels, there is also a clear message that the course of politics is always in the hands of the people, whether by democracy or revolution. Pay attention as well to the not so subtle religious overtones throughout and much of the hidden innuendo about the current administration. Fun, fun, fun!