V for Vendetta Synopsis & Summary
Synopsis
Based on the graphic novel by Alan Moore, V for Vendetta takes place in an alternate vision of Britain in which a corrupt and abusive totalitarian government has risen to complete power. During a threatening run in with the secret police, an unassuming young woman named Evey (Natalie Portman) is rescued by a vigilante named V (Hugo Weaving) -- a caped figure both articulate and skilled in combat. V embodies the principles of rebellion from an authoritarian state, donning a mask of vilified would-be terrorist of British history Guy Fawkes and leading a revolution sparked by assassination and destruction. Evey becomes his unlikely ally, newly aware of the cruelty of her own society and her role in it. - Cammila Albertson, All Movie Guide
Movie Info
Starring:
Theatrical Release Date:
03/17/2006
DVD Release Date:
08/01/2006
Rating:
R
MPAA Reasons:
for strong violence and some language.
Run Time:
131 min.
Distributor(s):
Warner Bros.
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Themes:
Social Injustice, Terrorism, Fighting the System, Vigilantes, Future Dystopias, Totalitarian States
Tone:
Confrontational, Forceful, Grim, Rousing, Slick, Tense
Keywords:
Fascism, assassination, freedom-fighter, guerrilla, resistance-fighters, totalitarianism
Country of Origin:
USA - IMAX (03-17-2006),USA (03-17-2006)
Language:
English
Status:
DVD
