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Saw V for Vendetta tonight. This character originally came from a comic book series of the same name. Spent some time trying to find the quote from V where he practically uses only words that start with the letter V. An entertaining movie that most certainly has an underlying agenda and message. I think it's pretty clear that the movie is against oppressive and authoritarian regimes. The more interesting idea dealt with is that of justification for terrorist-like activities. The main character in some sense is a terrorist/ guerilla since he goes about blowing things up and killing "bad" guys (who are really just the leaders in the oppressive regime). Naturally these leaders have done some kind of evil, either to get into their current position or to maintain that position. The question is, is the terrorist activity justified? I think to answer, I would say watch Princess Mononoke (which was on TV while I was eating dinner). The message there is clear as well, live in peace. But how can you do that in a totalitarian regime? So I guess there isn't a clear answer.

Ok, one thing for sure, Natalie Portman is hot! This was her look for a large part of the movie. Head shaved because she was thrown in jail.

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