C'mon. There's gotta be 2 versions of this film out there. Right? There's the dismal version that I saw. And then there's that other "Wow!" version that so many others have raved about.I mean, this film having 2 distinctly different versions is the only acceptable reason that I can think of to explain why there's such a divided opinion over this picture. Some people (like me) saw the crap version - While others enjoyed the thrill of viewing the dynamite version. What else could it be?Anyways - The minute that "V" boasted to Evey that his all-time fave flick was, in fact, "The Count of Monte Cristo", I knew that "V For Vendetta" was gonna suck, big time. (And, I was right) I guess that "V" loved this film with all of his heart 'cause its title character probably reminded him so much of his own deluded image of himself. Like, why else would someone love such a crap movie as "The Count of Monte Cristo"?I'd say that we (the audience) were all colossally cheated by the director/screenwriters of this disappointing film. For example - The fact that not even once were we ever given even a single glimpse of "V's" face is evidence of that. But, then again, maybe it was all just a cost-saving measure to try to save the producer a few bucks by cutting back on such things as expensive "burn-victim" make-up effects, or something like that.All in all - "V For Vendetta" was 132 minutes of excruciatingly long and dragged out garbage.

Portman is just about the most beautiful woman to ever be on film and it still took me 12 years to get around to giving this a chance. I'm glad I did! This has spectacular eye candy, some FX, a little action and is a frighteningly topical statement. I would have found this incredibly relevant in 2006. HA! What naïve fools we all were then. If you haven't seen this, NOW is the time. Provided we all survive the next 3 years I should be able to re-watch this for every new sociopath.

As far as I'm concerned, this is one of the greatest films ever made, despite being relatively unknown in comparison with other films of the genre; whether you see it as a film of its own or a film loosely based off DC comics, there's no denying it's a truly remarkable work of art brought to the big screen (again, from whether or not the perspective is standalone or based).Packed full of exquisite dialogue and fantastic, well-written performances, it's clear and simple as to why it's in my top five. The plot is superbly written and has a lot of depth to it. If you're a fan of ambiguous movies, this one counts. I mean, to me there's a lot of ambiguity involved, but not just in terms of personal opinion, but rather I mean there genuinely is a lot of unanswered stuff. Tremendous as it is, I still don't know whether or not this is my favorite Hugo Weaving role. I loved his role as Agent Smith too, from The Matrix. Actually, no. As much as I adore and love The Matrix, this is the pinnacle mark right here. This is his defining role if you ask me. The saddening thing is that V does, in fact, die at the end... but the day he sought all along doesn't die. It merely even starts. It's just the beginning.... The fact of the matter is this - no face, no worries. You don't even get to see his face once in the film (unless the Rockwood scene counts, but it really doesn't), and it matters not one bit. The voice and the movement are enough. A genius portrayal indeed.All side and co-characters are phenomenal in their respective roles. As it is a joint-character film, the other lead is (as most people will know), Natalie Portman - she is very good in the film, and does a terrific job; and this too is perhaps her defining performance... A marvellous film.

I got this movie because I am a big sci fi fan. But I disappointed as soon as I saw the hero's vintage outfit with knives which reminded me of Mask Of Zorro. I stopped right there.