NOTE: The below Blu-ray captures were taken directly from the Blu-ray disc.

Frankly, this a very impressive image. I may have been blasé on the film but the Warner DVD offers a wonderful tight, anamorphic, progressive transfer in the 2.35 ratio. It has moments where V For Vendetta's color and crispness are reference quality. The film appears to have spared no expense in certain production areas and the Special Edition DVD has captured them with expert proficiency. There doesn't seem to be an over-abundance of art-fixation tinting but what has been put to celluloid comes across with subtle intent. Contrast is intense and if I have a complaint it may be that blacks have been slightly boosted - but again this may be a purposeful effect also shown theatrically (I am not sure). Likewise audio is darn good - it is tested by the soundtrack and came through with flying colors - at least on my system. There are optional English, Spanish and French subtitles - also expertly rendered.

Extras - There is a large focus on the production details of the film, which I didn't find so interesting. The Guy Fawkes stuff was quite historically detailed and although I enjoyed it - I doubt many others will. I also enjoyed the New Wave Comic Book stuff - a nice generalized focus on this huge cult phenomenon. Overall, the supplements are very adept and depending on your appeal of the film will certainly offer a similar interest level.

Bottom line: I can't see Warner doing any more for the film on DVD excepting a commentary - which isn't really warranted. 'V For Vendetta' has some strong Orwellian overtones and if this appeals to you then the DVD presentation may very well blow your socks off.

Gary W. Tooze