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David McK (3610 KP) rated V for Vendetta (2005) in Movies

Oct 23, 2022  
V for Vendetta (2005)
V for Vendetta (2005)
2005 | Action, Thriller
7
7.7 (58 Ratings)
Movie Rating Watch
Remember, remember, the fifth of November ...
2005 adaptation of the 1980's Alan Moore classic, set in a near-future dystopian Britain where the populous is afraid of the (fascist) government, and where a vigilant known only as V uses terrorist tactics to rebel against said government and slowly falls for a young reporter named Evie

The story, then, has more than a hint of The Phantom of the Opera about it - both involve masked figures who live in the shadowy underworld, both involve melodrama and a star-crossed love story - with Hugo Weaving never once showing his face through the entire runtime, but still - impressively - able to convey his emotions through his acting.
  
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David McK (3610 KP) rated Artemis in Books

Sep 26, 2025  
Artemis
Artemis
Andy Weir | 2017 | Science Fiction/Fantasy
5
7.6 (35 Ratings)
Book Rating
Whilst this may be the second of Andy Weir's novels (after The Martian but before Project Hail Mary), it's actually the third I read.

Thankfully, all three are stand-alone.

This one is set in the relatively near future and on the moon, where Artemis is the first - and, currently, only - city there, and where life can be rough.

Which is why the protagonist Jasmine "Jazz" Bashara turns to smuggling alongside her 'proper' job as a porter. And, inevitably, finds herself involved in a conspiracy for control of the city when things go sideways.

Personally, I found this to be a bit weaker than either The Martian or Project Hail Mary but, well, tastes may differ!