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Advantages: You name it, this film has got it!
Disadvantages: None... unless you're a fascist, in which case you may find it offensive

...was so cautious, is that V for Vendetta was something of a hidden masterpiece – a diamond in the rough, if you like. It was launched quietly in March 2006 with none of the bacchanalian bangs, crashes and fanfares that usually hound the movie business and thus, nearly a year on, we had never heard of it. Nevertheless, we fought our way back to the house under the firm resolution that anything was better than watching a load of old biddies wheeling ...
...and directed by James McTeigue, V for Vendetta is set in an England of the not-too-distant future. The country is powerful and wealthy; the film makes hints that America has been almost totally destroyed (is that cheering I can hear?) and the British have survived recent turbulence by placing their trust in the hands of fascist Dictator Adam Sutler (played by the surprisingly creepy John Hurt). All of the values we hold dear seem to have been thrown ...

jm160 20.08.2007 · Read full review
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Review of V For Vendetta (Deluxe Edition) (DVD)

A True Tale of Treason

Advantages: Excellent acting, story and effects
Disadvantages: none from me

...The Journey to Valkyrie The Valkyrie Legacy I have not watched any of these bonus features so I ma unable to make comment on them. The running time of this film is 115 minutes and I did think this may be a little to long but as I started to get into the film I really did loose track of the time. The certificate is a 12 as there is some moderate violence and a use of strong language and I do definitely agree with this rating due to the subject matter ...
...from Tesco and overall I do have to recommend this film as I did actually learn so much from it. I thought the acting was excellent and so too were the effects. I just have to say that you need to be in the frame of mind for this film as it is not easy viewing. ...

sewbizzie 09.11.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Valkyrie (DVD)

For YOUR Protection

Advantages: Good Plot and Performance
Disadvantages: None

For YOUR Protection In London in the not too distant future a totalitarian Government rules the country with fear. From nowhere a mysterious man appears on November 5th to right the wrongs and set the country free. He tells the inhabitants of London to be at Parliament on the next November 5th to see some fireworks. He is known only as V, he wears a Guy Falkes mask to conceal his true identity. He has a reluctant accomplice Ev ...
...after curfew. The hunt is on for the man labelled as terrorist, and something deeper and darker seems to be unfolding. One man's terrorist is another man's freedom fighter. Conclusion = Oppression seems to be a favourite subject of the Wachowski brothers, famous directors of The Matrix. I was quite surprised that it's based in England, London to be precise. It is directed by James McTeigue who served as assistant director on the Matrix ...

lilmsnaughty1979 17.12.2008 · Read full review
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Review of V For Vendetta (DVD)

Worth your TIme and Thought

Advantages: Exceptional Dialogue and Enigmatic Acting, with Superb Action Sequences.
Disadvantages: In Places Self-Indulgent and Politically One-Sided.

...night I really enjoyed watching V for Vendetta. It was one of those movies that I had been meaning to see for a long time, but had for some reason never got around to. I have a bit of a phobia of masks which was one obvious hurdle in my way, until I got into the plot... and then wow, what a plot. Many of the comments I have read about it, seem to complain based on generally the following three themes. Firstly the movie being too political - to ...
...with the British film industry). V for Vendetta had touches of those, but it was so much more. Somewhere I read it described as being like 1984 crossed with Batman and if you take the most recent Batman film, this was on one level fairly accurate. It was based on the anti-hero being a terrorist, which obviously sparks a lot of debate in the current social climate. The graphic novel, on which this film is based, had V described as an anarchist which ...

Callinore 03.07.2007 · Read full review
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Review of V For Vendetta (Deluxe Edition) (DVD)

Sex and the City

Advantages: funny, great performance
Disadvantages: long

...so many exciting reviews on Sex and the City that I decided I watch it. It is a real chick flick romantic comedy and that evening it was the perfect entertainment for me. The film was written and directed by Michael Patrick King. Actually he was the co-producer of the film as well with Sarah Jessica Parker and Darren Star. Michael Patrick King is an American film director and screenplay writer. Besides Sex and the City he wrote the screenplay of ...
...balance. She and Steve have sex about twice a year and even then she is not so involved. She is hurt and devastated when Steve confesses that he had sex with another woman. Miranda separates immediately from him and sees no chance to forgive him. Charlotte has a happy family since they adopted Lily. She is a beautiful girl. Charlotte soon realises that since they gave up trying to have a baby she is pregnant. Can she carry out the baby? My opinion ...

D_i_a_n_e 29.12.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Sex And The City - The Movie (DVD)