Wednesday, August 02, 2006

V for Vendetta

When I found out that this movie was (::movie theater voice::) "from the creators of the Matrix trilogy," I was hesitant to watch it. I wasn't terribly impressed with the first Matrix movie, I thought the second one was ridiculous, and I have absolutely no desire whatsoever to see the third one. But, Dad had bought "V" and was eager to watch it. What the hell, I thought. I won't expect anything, so I shouldn't be disappointed.

Oh. My.

To say that this was one of the better movies I've seen in a long time would be the understatement of the month.

Was it the poetry?

Was it Natalie Portman pulling off bald?

Was it gay Gordon with his sexuality and a Koran hidden away in a closet?

Was it never seeing the hero's face, but seeing his horror and his soul?

Was it all this and more?

Can you fall absolutely in love with a man and never know a thing about him, not even what he looks like?

Yes, you can. Just ask me and Natalie.

Remember, remember, the fifth of November.

1 comment:

Jennifer said...

Sounds like a good movie! I saw Pirates II, but mostly I just see kiddo movies when I take one of my 3 nieces--which is one of my fav things to do!