Just finished watching V for Vendetta (my first NetFlix DVD, actually). I remember reading the original graphic novel years ago, set in a post-Thatcherite world. Updated for the 21st century, it’s even more disturbing. “Terrorist as hero”. Hmm. As John Hurt said in the “making of” documentary, all forms of war are awful – but why did we decide to say that one particular form of war was “not on”. (The answer, of course, is that it’s the form “our” enemies use, but that’s a lousy basis for an ethical judgement.)
Anyway, I’m glad I finally saw it (even with all the gore). Recommended.