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