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It is a decent, fairly adult, graphic novel interpretation that is, in theme, not worlds apart from the Wachowskis’ acclaimed Matrix trilogy. By Cas Harlow.
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If you want to know the secrets behind those flashy set pieces or indeed anything about the day-to-day business of bringing a graphic novel to life in the cinema, you will be disappointed. By Stella Papamichael.
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Since V for Vendetta transparently expects the audience to root for a protagonist’s with an anti-establishment bent, be prepared to check your politics at the door, at least if you tend to lean to the right of center. Rated: Excellent (4 stars). By Kam Williams.
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“V for Vendetta” is shown in a gorgeous 2.40:1 anamorphic transfer that really sparkles. By Matt Brighton.
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For a movie about rebelling against an oppressive government, there are times here and there when the picture feels curiously too low key, despite fine performances. The DVD presentation offers very good audio/video quality and a few decent supplements.
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While perhaps not the most faithful graphic novel adaptation ever made, V For Vendetta does manage to pull most of the key dramatic elements out and sally forth with the message of revolution against oppression through explosive violence, all for the good of the people. Includes ratings for style and substance. By Rich Rosell.
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To director James McTeigue's credit is the fact that the production values and special effects are outstanding given the generally low budget V for Vendetta was given. By Kim Hollis.
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Warner's DVD of V for Vendetta presents the smartly produced film in a beautiful enhanced transfer. Movie, video and sound are all excellent. By Glenn Erickson.
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V for Vendetta is an engaging, visually enthralling blend of political drama and a masterfully choreographed ballet of violence. Review by Adam Tyner.
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V for Vendetta is an enjoyable action film that goes beyond the usual muscles and guns and gets into more cerebral real-world territory. By Francis Rizzo III.
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Offers a storyline review, extras, HD presentation, images and reader commentary.
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You get your cautionary tale about the rise of fascism and totalitarianism, but you get your summer-movie pyrotechnics with it. If you spring for V for Vendetta: Two-Disc Special Edition, you get featurettes on the making of the picture as well. By James A. Stewart.
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Setting out more to challenge us with its ideas than make us whoop at the action, Vendetta can be clumsy, but there are enough impressive flourishes to make up for its stumblings. By Dan Jolin. Includes viewer commentary and ratings.
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Alan Moore is conspicuously absent from all of the documentary materials, but that’s not a surprise, given Moore’s curmudgeonly behavior in general. By Brad Cook.
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In the near future, Britain is a fascist state into which a mysterious, masked terrorist dares to fight fear with flames. The sound and picture on this disc are pretty much "P" for perfect.
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V For Vendetta may not provide any answers but it does inspire serious thought while providing plenty to entertain. The V could just as easily stand for valiant in terms of film-making. By Jack Foley.
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The Warner DVD offers a wonderful tight, anamorphic, progressive transfer in the 2.35 ratio. Includes photos. By Gary W. Tooze.
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V for Vendetta is a film that comes close to transcending the comic book genre’s thematic limitations by focusing on the ideals behind the anti-hero “V,” rather than the character himself and is victorious in it’s aspirations of being something more than a superhero-in-tights movie. If you opt for the single-disc edition, rest assured that you aren’t missing anything. By Jason Morgan.
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V for Vendetta is one of those movies that stands up to repeated viewings. It remains absorbing even when the story is no longer new, and that makes whatever DVD edition of the movie one chooses a great value. By Pam Grady.
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Overall, this tale, from the creators of The Matrix series and based on a 1980’s black and white comic book series, is interesting on several levels; a political thriller, twisted romance and swashbuckling adventure.
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The movie itself was well-written and was well-produced, but the DVD itself really doesn’t add anything to the film. By Chris Parthemos.
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Warner’s DVD edition looks and sounds quite marvelous, which comes as no surprise. By Derek M. Germano.
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Even if you don’t agree with what it’s implying, you will still enjoy this film. This is a must have for all fans of cinema. The video is a beautiful transfer that did the dark visuals justice.
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The action scenes are certainly visually exciting, exuding all the effects coolness that has become the hallmark of a Wachowski production. Includes featurette commentary. By R.J. Carter.
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"V for Vendetta" is an impressive movie and manages to succeed as both great entertainment and a thoughtful reflection on current politics.
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"Ambitious and unusual, I admire V For Vendetta more for what it attempts than what it does". Includes an examination of DVD audio and video qualities. By Colin Jacobson.
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Warner Brother's hits a grand slam with this DVD release.
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He's a quintessential masked avenger, using knives the way Zorro used a sword or the Lone Ranger used a six-gun. Compilation includes reviews of storyline, video, audio and film value. By William David Lee and John J. Puccio.