V

pros: Very entertaining movie with strong story and characters.

cons: Some things look dated now. One or two irritating characters.

V - Aliens Arrive

I remember several miniseries that aired during the 1980's, some of which I did see. I really... See Full Review

pros: Great story, decent acting, good effects for the day, inexpensive DVD looks great.

cons: A few stretches here and there.

That's Just Like Those Scientists, Isn't It?

The concept of alien invasion is no stranger to the media of movies. Usually, though, we pitiful hum... See Full Review

pros: Great story, with wonderful acting (mostly) and some great DVD extras.

cons: Special effects arent as robust as they once were.

V: THE MINISERIES - The thinking man's ID4

You gotta hand it to writer/producer/director Kenneth Johnson - the man knows how to write his scien... See Full Review

pros: Gripping and meaningful story,great characters

cons: Some dated effects

If Nazis were aliens

I remember V being a phenomenon when it came out. I was young then and mostly interested in the alie... See Full Review

pros: Excellent and original story, good cast

cons: Some bad effects, 80's clothes and hair

V: The Original Miniseries

V: The Original Miniseries and V: The Final Battle are two separate DVDs, though they can be purchas... See Full Review

pros: Well-structured story; solid allegory to other themes; first-rate science fiction

cons: Moments of stale acting; some scenes are watered down with soppiness

V Stands For Victory: Viva la Revolution!

An explosion rips through the jungle as two insane journalists record the entire fiasco. The locatio... See Full Review

pros: Extremely entertaining and fun to watch!

cons: You have to make two purchases to see the complete mini-series.

WOW! This is it! The best miniseries ever!!

Watching the "V" mini-series in the early to mid 80's was awesome! Aliens that were so similar to hu... See Full Review

pros: Very compelling story and characters.

cons: Special effects suck

Compelling 'What If' Sci-Fi

Director Kenneth Johnson was clearly a big fan of the Twilight Zone. Or more specificly, the episod... See Full Review

pros: good telling of a story similar to the Holocaust, great special effects

cons: parts of story implausible

V - The Miniseries Think Independence Day Meets the Nazis

I can remember in High School when we'd talk about the Holocaust, most students didn't understand. E... See Full Review

pros: Shocking similarities to the Holocaust...excellent acting

cons: So many characters that it's sometimes hard to keep them all straight

'V'ictorious

My father spent 3 years in concentration camp during World War II and, while he was quite reluctant... See Full Review