Pierce Mattie Public Relations New York & Los Angeles

The people have spoken, and the ruler of the box office is V for Vendetta. Set in the near future, the film, by the same producers of the Matrix trilogy, is a revolutionary tale of love, mystery and rebellion. The film starts with a Guy-Fawkes-masked terrorist/rebellion, played by Hugo Weaving, coming to the rescue of Evey, an innocent-faced girl played by Natalie Portman who soon becomes the apprentice, or maybe hostage, of “V.” The explosive chemistry between Weaving and Portman sends sparks flying as the two battle it out against the totalitarian government.

V for Vendetta is hands-down one of the best films of 2006, if not the 21st century. Portman further establishes herself as one of the best actors of her generation, and proves that she has what it takes to someday join the 25+ million dollar club with fellow leading-ladies, Julia Roberts and Reese Witherspoon. Weaving raises the stakes for leading men, showing that it takes more than just good looks to drive a film. He doesn’t show his face in a single frame, as it’s hidden behind a mask, and yet he delivers a profound performance. It doesn’t matter that you can’t see his facial expressions because he delivers the character in the way he speaks and moves.

For more info on the film, visit http://vforvendetta.warnerbros.com/.