V for Vendetta

When watching the news, one is likely to hear how the country and world is going to hell. Gas prices are rising, inflation is growing, and trust in government is the only rate going down. Individuals, specifically Americans, love complaining about government rules and dumb spending. However, after viewing V for Vendetta, one will likely appreciate the government and laws the country has. Do I recommend this film? Ya Sure You Betcha!

V for Vendetta was filmed in 2006 by director James McTeigue. This film portrays a futuristic government in the United Kingdom where strong rules and regulations reign supreme. The America as we know it today, is gone and groups like homosexuals, Muslims, and anyone not white and British, is persecuted. This film shows how the life of a regular British woman, Evey Hammond played by Natalie Portman, and a revolutionist, V played by Hugo Weaving, intertwine.

V is never seen entirely as his face is covered with a Guy Fawkes mask, his body with a black cape, and his hands are only seen once. However, from what is seen, his body has been ravaged from previous encounters. V hates the controlling government he lives under and does everything in his power to defeat the High Chancellor Sutler played by John Hurt.

The Guy Fawkes mask

High Chancellor Sutler came into power by some "coincidental happenings" and can be considered a modern day Hitler. He wants his citizens to be fearful of the government and will do anything to make sure the people are put in place. British citizens are brainwashed by the government controlled news media always stretching the truth.

V goes on a killing campaign and murders the evil rulers of the British government one by one, going from low to high. Evey Hammond eventually gets tangled up in V's web of lies and is imprisoned by his "radical" ideas.

After mental anguish, Evey has a breakthrough and is no longer afraid of the government and believes the government should be afraid of her. She goes out in the world, with a criminal record, and somehow is never caught.

After viewing V for Vendetta, one will appreciate the society we live in today. The laws and regulations of the American government are far from perfect, but far from the fascist government in this film. Does this country have problems? Yes and they do need fixing. However, as long as I do not have to worry about severe regulations or fingermen around every corner. I will be grateful I was born in this country. This film will make one think about the direction our country is headed and understand what needs to be reformed.

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