Ebert and Roeper gave the film a "two thumbs up" rating. Roger Ebert stated that "V for Vendetta" "almost always has something going on that is actually interesting, inviting us to decode the character and plot and apply the message where we will". Margaret Pomeranz and David Stratton from "At the Movies" stated that despite the problem of never seeing Weaving's face, there was good acting and an interesting plot, adding that the film is also disturbing, with scenes reminiscent of Nazi Germany.