One Fine Day

V for Vendetta

Tonight I went to see a prescreening for a yet untitled movie. At least that's what I was expecting to do.

It all began on Sunday when Luke and I were sitting outside at Starbucks enjoying the lovely afternoon. A nice man came up to us and asked if we'd like to attend a prescreening for a movie that is yet to be named. Of course we accepted the tickets and proceeded to RSVP to reserve our places. And the anticipation built, until we arrived tonight and saw a line about half a mile long outside the theater.

Obviously not everyone was going to get in, but our hopes remained high as we filled out demographic surveys, answered a few questions and were placed back in line. Unfortunately we were about 4 people too far back in the line to get tickets, but they appeased us by providing movie vouchers for any movie our of choice, tonight only.

V for Vendetta was the only movie that I even remotely wanted to see, thanks to my friend Anne's wonderful review. I was very disappointed that I was not one of the select and privileged few that was given the opportunity to see a movie that will probably not be released for at least another 6 months or so. However, I was not disappointed in the movie I saw. It was an action-packed thriller that kept me on the edge of my seat holding my breath. It was emotionally powerful too. I highly recommend seeing it, but I'm no movie critic, so I'll stop there.

I have not enjoyed seeing a movie in the theater so much since The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe back in early November. You'll have to let me know what you think if you see it. Even though this night was not what I had expected, I can't complain about a free movie ticket worth $9.75!

posted by n @ 9:39 PM