V for Vendetta (USA/Germany, 2005)

Based on the comic book series written by Alan Moore and illustrated by David Lloyd, V for Vendetta is a nicely done adaptation for the big screen. Visually very striking, and well updated from its early 80s political statements and style, it shows that comics can become good movies. Not to say to original story is not good, on the contrary, it is excellent ! But in today’s context, it would not be as much interest without a few minor adaptations.

That said, it makes for a very good film. Entertaining, with just enough of a message to make you think and without being overly righteous. No need to be familiar with the comic book to enjoy it, sufficient information is given in the film to understand it.

Surprising, really… The Wachowski brothers attached to an actually good movie. Weird.