V for Vendetta

This movie's rating is way too low. 2 stars is ridiculous. The photography, dialogue, intrigue, action, musical score and special effects are excellent. That said, I would recommend it for older teens for the following reasons: 1)Complicated politics: involving corruption, intrigue, sabotage. Themes that might be harder for kids under 14 to understand. (But if your child is interested in these topics he/she may really enjoy it.) 2)Sexual violence/Torture. There isn't any on-screen sexual violence, but the threats of it are present, as in real life. The torture is emotionally intense, but limited. Showing this in the political context is important. Ugly, but important. 3)Bloody violence. There isn't alot of it. Some of it is generalized, like what you would see in any action film or video game with guns, and some of it is up close (the context is revenge), so, its disturbing, but not gory (some blood, no guts). Ultimately, it's a political film about extreme governments and their players: from the head of the government on down public workers. It explores the actions people take (supporting it, accepting it or resisting it or fighting against it).

First of all, the only reason this should be R is because of the storyline that is probably too complicated for younger kids. But if you are rating the content, this movie could be PG-13. Seriously guys? Whoever thinks you should be 17 and older to watch this film are WAY to protective over there kids... Anyways, great movie worth watching if your 13 and over so you understand this movie.

A fantastic and thought provoking introduction for discussing terrorism, political idealism, extreme conservative politics, government over reach and more. Not a black and white, good guys bad guys movie at all, but a great way to introduce and discuss the fragile balance of democracy and the important to be aware of and involved in what your government does. Also beautifully written, acted and shot.

Violence is spoken a lot about but as if today there's no compelling or otherwise sufficient scientific evidence proving that movies with violence contribute to kids or teens to become violent. So just stop it. A properly developed 12-year old is capable to understand the basic concepts of rights and rules. Yes, they might not yet be capable of comprehending the depth of the story due to the insufficient life experience and the immature sense of judgement, however, a properly educated 12 year-old growing up in an educated family will not be traumatized by "violence". It will impress, for sure, I watched this movie when I was 19 and it left an imprint on my psyche, but, again, the Internet today is full of shit and kids, with every next generation get old and mature way faster than kids from every previous generation... So, judging for what age group this film is appropriate is really individual. And again, it's not about the violence or rape attempt. The question is whether an underaged is able of realizing the depth and the aesthetic of the story. Now, as for the story and implementation. It has layers, it has romance, it carries the idea, it involves fantastic, talented actors, it gives people important things to ponder over. No, it's not about terrorism. Today this is a word that is blatantly deployed in all contexts while preventing people to understand the motives. The main character, V, reconsiders his rage and desire for violence, reconsiders his life agenda BECAUSE he experiences love for the first time in his life. The 2 main characters go through a reformation of the kind peculiar to them . V is a deep multilayered character, he is confused in his own means, and he questions them, so he is not a "terrorist" in a way most people interpret this term. The story is set in the extreme conditions where people are deprived of basic rights, have no proper food, their private deals and conversations are spied on and eavesdropped on a governmental level. So how does one man ignite a tsunami of action to overturn such a horror? Through violence, of course, not voting. I believe, it is silly to say that one must be 14+ to understand concepts and motives. If a 10 or 12 year old watches it with a parent, who is appropriately developed themselves (which is not always the case), the kid asks questions to their parent and the parent will ask questions while the movie progresses. So, what's the matter? People, it's a brilliant movie. Must be watched and discussed.

There is no reason why this movie should be rated 2 stars. It is possibly the most impactful movie about fighting government oppression that there is. I’m not going to go into details or spoilers, but this movie can be considered very important for children to understand, ESPECIALLY with what is currently going on in the United States and Hong Kong and other countries as well. Fear of teaching your child about these things can lead to metaphorically crippling them in the future. Do not judge this movie by its (mistakenly given) 2 star review by an “expert.” It can be violent at some areas toward the innocent, but most violence depicted in this movie is not needless violence.

If you are with a parent you can watch this a 8 whoever said you have to be 18 is way of i have seen way worse moves like IT is rated 15+ and this get an 18 if your what to watch it by your self you should be 11 it is not bad a all and the first fast and furious is way worse then this and it is pg-13 not R so some one really mess up by saying 18 he properly was a rookie because rookies always mess up the only kinda of bad is there is one kinda of violence scene but is not that bad if your kid wants to watch a R move this is the least worst R movie i ever seen and i have been watching then for over 20 years the only reason this is R because It it uses the F word twice but you can't really hear The them

Can Be educational not a lot of swearing either.

This is a very powerful film that really makes you think. It is one of my most favorite films of all time! I also love the Guy Fawkes mask and researching the history behind it. You are exaggerating by giving it an age recommendation of 18+. There is a little bit of swearing, but it’s not too terrible. It’s not a film that only adults can handle. Teens may need guidance from their parents in order to understand the storyline, but the violence isn’t explicit enough to be only for adults. There are also positive messages, the most important one being to stand up for what you believe in, even if it means hatred or death from others. Also, the lines between good and evil are blurred, and it’s up to the audience to determine who is the protagonist and who is the antagonist, between V and the government. Also, disregard the 2-star rating. This is my second favorite film of all time. The film is very underrated by getting two stars. Mature audiences is the target audience, but it is a film that teens and adults alike will enjoy.

I could do a deep drive on the philosophy behind V, but at minimum I think it clearly gives a lot to talk about. There's the omnipotent government. The pragmatist is able to disrupt its monopoly of force with his own form of violence. But there is real beauty in this movie. Yes, it is bloody, but so too are war movies which can be equally provocative and worthy of discussion. I'm against gratuitous violence but at some point kids need to learn that governments use it as a tool, as a means to an end. The real Guy Fawkes was indeed going to blow up Parliament, and when he was captured, he was tortured. So in a way, I find V for Vendetta more violent, yet more valuable and teachable, than- for example- a Pokemon cartoon. I'd put The Patriot (Mel Gibson movie) in the same group, for example. Overall, fantastic movie that I am excited to show my kids some day... but not quite yet.

A fine sci fi movie. There is some sex but full of action. This movie is probably for older teens and not really for young kids.