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V for Vendetta ......

Remember Remember the 5th of November .................
Now if you think that this is a review of sort for this much hyped cinematic version of a comic book story then it is not. I will always love to write a review but that can wait for sometime. If you want to view the reviews for this movie then there are plenty of them already posted .......... giving it ratings from 2.8 to 4.4. I don't care about the ratings that any self-proclaimed movie critic gives to a movie. This movie has somehow turned my attention not related to scope of cinema anyhow.

The protagonist "V" is instrumental in stirring the citizens of an oppressed nation out of deep slumber. He provided them with a hope to fight for their rights ................. " People should not be afraid of their governments .......... governments should be afraid of their people." Now in this movie "V" is hero ................... whatever he does he does to eliminate the oppression of the tyrrant ruler. Now the question which arises in my mind is not related to the motive but the method which "V" uses to accomplish his endeavour. The destruction of the state property to stir the people is great to visualize cinematically and offers a treat to eyes. The reason provided is simple and sometimes it appears logical enough to accept those reasons. The building which symbolises the decay of society should not be used to glorify that society. But somehow there is a glitch ................ what if there is a hidden motives behind such acts. What is the difference between an act of terrorism and an act of heroic deed. If one says that I'm talking about cinema and not about real life situation .................. then I accept that I'm being a little paranoid.

The only thing that causes a concern to me is the rise in global terrorism. Every single incident of inhuman , cowardly act is supplied with a reasoning. What is happening in Kashmir, Israel, Iraq, Afganistan.......... all are supported with some justification ........... however wrong those justifications appear to us ............. they will sound righteous to one supporting the so-called cause. So where does it land us into. Nothing particular ........ we're already in a world which is reeling under terrorism ............ whether it's for some unknown cause or government sponsored one. Will we be able to come out of this situation? I think this will not be possible till the human race exist on the surface of this planet.

Vendetta provides us with a view of present scenario. Everyone is fighting for his own cause, driven by his own conviction. What can we do in this scenario .................... just giving a try to understand other's viewpoint will be worth an effort.

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