We went to see it tonight and had a split reaction - I thought it was one of the greatest, most profound movies I've seen in years. Extremely powerful and thoughtful. V depicts very clearly both how a totalitarian state comes about and what is required to bring it down - and what the stakes might be for individuals who attempt it. It's kind of like the next logical progression for the Wachowskis after the Matrix series. Once you realize you're in the Matrix, how do you break free? V tells me that the most important thing is to overcome your own fear. There are so many memorable scenes and lines in this movie, I couldn't go through them all. One of the most striking to me was the question that the police captain asks his lieutenant about whether he'd want to know if the government was behind comitting terrible crimes against its own people. This movie may have a 20 year old graphic novel as its basis, but it's really as fresh as our daily headlines.
I said split reaction as my boyfriend (who is faily apolitical) found it too talky and repetitive. He was bored. Not his cup of tea. But for those who enjoy politics, and believe that there is no more important topic in America today, I would say - go see V and tell everyone you know to go as well.