“V for Vendetta” Review Entertains
Monday, April 10, 2006
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I would like to thank the New University for publishing Ricky Achiro’s review of “V for Vendetta,” in the April 3 edition, entitled “Vendetta Provokes Irresponsibly.” It provided me the finest comedic relief I’ve had for some time. The review, a howler, nuttier by the paragraph, proved funnier than any parody.
I love that Achiro quotes himself at length.
I love the paean to Margaret Thatcher’s treatment of Britain’s economy, its corroded labor markets and educational divestiture.
I love the “ultraliberal” epithet, as if it carried the cultural baggage of “fascist” or “mass murderer” or, better yet, “child molester.”
I love the slapstick bungle in treating the Wachowski brothers’ anti- Bush conceit as an al-Qaida communiqué. Surely he doesn’t mean that if you’re against Bush you must be for the terrorists?
I love that Achiro assures us his “double standard” doesn’t extend to Larry Wachowski’s sexuality. Whew, I was worried there for a second, though I kind of wonder why Achiro would bring it up in the first place.
The review ends with a tortured defense of censorship in the name of protecting those whom Achiro claims are less-informed. In a newspaper, for God’s sake. That’s just golden.
I mean, you gotta admit, really, that one just put Achiro over the top. I heartily endorse Achiro’s work and look forward to more reviews.
posted by Evil @ 11:31 AM,
