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| Sales Rank: | 1769 (lower is better) |
| Price Used: | $12.11 |
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| Release Date: | 2008-05-20 |
| Label: | Warner Home Video |
| UPC: | 085391117018 |
| Binding: | Blu-ray |
| Published By: | Warner Home Video |
| ASIN: | B000PC0U1W |
| Category: | DVD |
Based on the popular graphic novel by Alan Moore, V for Vendetta's screenplay was written by the Wachowski brothers (of The Matrix fame) and directed by their protégé, James McTeigue. Controversy and criticism followed the film since its inception, from the hyper-stylized use of anarchistic terrorism to overthrow a corrupt government and the blatant jabs at the current U.S. political arena, to graphic novel fans complaining about the reconstruction of Alan Moore's original vision (Moore himself has dismissed the film). Many are valid critiques and opinions, but there's no hiding the message the film is trying to express: Radical and drastic events often need to occur in order to shake people out of their state of indifference in order to bring about real change. Unfortunately, the movie only offers a means with no ends, and those looking for answers may find the film stylish, but a bit empty. --Rob Bracco
Beyond Vendetta
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