thank heavens for the wachowski brothers!!!

so far this calendar year will probably go down in history, at least in my opinion, as one lined with some of the most unimpressive movies ever (purient crap!). i’ve have had absolutely no desire to keep myself entertained by chasing panthers of the pink variety (PTUI!), or indulge in the company of gay cowboys (if i hear any more of this brokenass movie, i'm-a gonna hurl chunks!). for the past three months i have felt like a geylang addict going the cold turkey route (ya right...if only...hehe). except instead of avoiding the notorious henhouses, i have maintained a safe distance from cinema halls... =P

i was delighted today the drought ended and i’m glad it ended with “V for Vendetta”....HALLELUJAH!


the movie is based on a graphic novel of the same name by famed writer Alan Moore. in the story, set in an alternate future, dystopian britain is under the rule of a totalitarian government with an astonishing disregard for the rights and liberties of its citizens and uses its strongest weapon to control the masses – Fear. for those who haven’t been following closely, the movie has also been in the news for Mr. Moore’s refusal to have his name associated with any and everything to do with it. thankfully the Wachowski brothers, Andy and Larry, (of “the matrix” fame and subsequent sequel infamy) have assembled a faithful adaptation.


credit should go out to director James McTeigue...it is remarkable how well he did shoot the movie. the tone is well maintained throughout and action scenes are neither cut together like the latest music video nor do they seem like the unwanted remains from “the matrix trilogy” (which was what i did fear...especially with the involvement of the Wachowskis).

it also helps that a great cast valiantly carries this movie. i had just recently (finally...) watched Natalie Portman go through the motions playing a stripper in “Closer”. Of course the critics lapped up that performance to the extent that they even rewarded her with an Academy award for it but i personally thought it she overplayed it to the point of hamming. all through that movie I wondered whether the obviously-talented nymph-like girl from “The Professional” become the victim of a Sith lord. with her role of Evey Hammond her talents have finally shattered the stranglehold the dark side had on her...hurrah! :)


the loudest of all the applause should clearly go to Hugo Weaving for emoting so much even from under an ever smiling mask...i've always been a fan of his ever since his seminal role in The Matrix...whereby he understatedly played the role of the main agent after Keanu's Neo. he also gets the juiciest of lines and his self-introduction to Evey is bound to get the crowd roaring in delight. it’s a fantastic piece of writing from the Wachowskis, one I hope they will immortalize on t-shirts everywhere.

the supporting cast does a good job too although the constant yelling of John Hurt as High Chancellor Adam Sutler can get grating on the nerves...special mention goes out to Stephen Fry as the Chief Inspector Finch...very understated but very much a conscience of the movie...

as the movie builds towards its inevitable climax, the rousing opus of the 1812 overture by Tchaikowsky crescendoes wonderfully and i had major goosepimples breaking out all over...

i'd give it an easy 9 outta 10 in my book...go see it, i guarantee that you'll not regret ;)