Remember, Remember

Remember remember the fifth of November
Gunpowder, treason and plot.
I see no reason why gunpowder, treason
Should ever be forgot...

Last night, noodle and I joined her colleague and friends for a movie after our gym session. Frequenting the theatres is something we both enjoy tremendously, especially if it is a good movie, but something which we haven't had the opportunity to do of late.

I have to admit - I didn't have much expectation for V for Vendetta in the first place, as the previous comic movies like X-Men(Marvel), Hell Boy(DC) and such were not that an impressive according to my book. Nevertheless, a few takes into the story, I was already hooked.

All in all, V is the sort of movie that has almost everything - action, gore, great music (Cry Me a River never sounded that mesmerizing to me before this), creative plot, witty and funny dialogue with a generous injection of quotes that will no doubt please a Shakespeare enthusiast and most of all, a story with meaning and depth. Youngsters should see this movie more than once, and not only for the cinematic effects, but also the message it is sending through.

But then, come to think of it really, one shouldn't have expected any less of this movie... even more so when it comes with a poster tagline like People should not be afraid of their governments, Governments should be afraid of their people. Yes, it is about (corrupted) governments, and all related issues like dictatorship, conspiracy, religion, homosexuality and what not. Most importantly, it shows that the very essence of any government is in its people. Because, like any other symbol, a government is meaningless without its people.

Well, I can't wait for the local DVD release. The dialogue in V alone is enough to keep me watching it over and over.

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Funniest quip of the day: I can't believe I'm watching a movie with my (ex) tutor.