I was a bit worried at the beginning of this movie because it seemed like it would be a snoozer and just not engaging enough to bring me into belief in this story based on the graphical novel of the same name (by the way, author of that novel – Alan Moore – says the screenplay for this movie is “rubbish”). But things did pick up and I got into the story of the totalitarian government ruling Great Britain who controlled all communication and media. By this time, in 2020, the U.S. is referred to as the “former United States” and most people have died from famine or disease. No mention of what happened to Canada, but I’m guessing we don’t exist in this time either. 
I found the story to be very timely and even though it takes place in Great Britain, it really seems to be a commentary of the state of fear in the United States today. The movie’s government keeps its citizens inline with constant reminders of seemingly imagined terrorist threats, suspension of personal rights and control of the media. I can’t help but think this movie isn’t just about this imaginary government, but a commentary on what’s happening under our noses.
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