V For Vendetta to Hit DVD August 1st!

Natalie Portman, Joel Silver and Wachowski Bros. fans rejoice!

On August 1, 2006 there are going to be 2 versions of the critically acclaimed and controversial V For Vendetta hitting DVD stores!

Synopsis

Set against the futuristic landscape of totalitarian Britain,V For Vendetta tells the story of a mild-mannered young woman named Evey (Natalie Portman) who is rescued from a life-and-death situation by a masked man (Hugo Weaving) known only as "V." Incomparably charismatic and ferociously skilled in the art of combat and deception, V ignites a revolution when he urges his fellow citizens to rise up against tyranny and oppression.

As Evey uncovers the truth about V's mysterious background, she also discovers the truth about herself - and emerges as his unlikely ally in the culmination of his plan to bring freedom and justice back to a society fraught with cruelty and corruption.

Director: James Mcteigue
Actors: Hugo Weaving, John Hurt, Natalie Portman, Rupert Graves, Stephen Fry, Stephen Rea

Critics Quotes:
"Entertaining and solidly crafted." - John DeFore, HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
"Enjoyable, smartly designed and superbly acted thriller that actually gives you something to think about while you're watching stuff get blown up." - Matthew Turner, VIEWLONDON
"[An] enjoyable -- if occasionally irresponsible -- comic-book thriller." - Jami Bernard, NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
"This is a bold movie with a strong story and script and absolutely outstanding direction." - Ross Anthony, HOLLYWOOD REPORT CARD

Technical Specs
- MPAA: R (Standard Edition) / Special Edition Not Rated
- Rating Comments: strong violence and some language
- Media Quantity: 1 (Standard Edition) / 2 (Special Edition)
- Run Time: 133 minutes
- CC: Yes
- Sound Track Language: English
- Subtitles: English, Francais, Espanol
- Aspect Ratio: Original Aspect Ratio - 2.40 / Widescreen [16:9 Transfer]
- Sound Quality:  English: Dolby Surround 5.1 / Francais (Q): Dolby Surround 5.1

V for Vendetta was released March 17th, 2006 and stars Natalie Portman, Hugo Weaving, Stephen Rea, Stephen Fry, John Hurt, Tim Pigott-Smith, Rupert Graves, Roger Allam. The film is directed by James McTeigue.


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