Wanted
James McAvoy, Morgan Freeman, Angelina Jolie
A frustrated office worker learns that he is the son of a professional assassin, and that he shares his father's superhuman killing abilities.
DVD Released: December 2, 2008
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June 29, 2009Exists as it is only because of the Matrix. James McAvoy was OK, but the rest...kinda stupid.
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June 12, 2009A downtrodden working stiff who wishes he had more from life discovers one day that he is a super-powered assassin who can bend the laws of physics. Hmmm...I'm pretty sure I've heard this somewhere before. Not to mention the "phew it was only a dream...oh wait, no it wasn't!" sce... ...( read more )
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June 3, 2009Solid movie that genuinely entertains from start to finish. Swearing, fast cars, loud guns, Angelina Jolie, what more could a 'guy movie' need? Highly recommended.
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May 17, 2009A very enjoyable action film with some great SFX and a brill car chase. You really need to switch your brain off though as it is all very unbelievable. Some might see it as a Matrix wannabe, no bad thing, but it's not up to those levels. Still a good film and worth watching if yo... ...( read more )
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May 5, 2009Hmmm strange one to call this, the begining of the film is quite good, we meet McAvoy who is wet and pathetic, which is quite amusing. Then we meet Jolie and have a pretty good car chase and gun battle which all looks and feels cool. But thats where it ends really, we discover a ... ...( read more )
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July 2, 2009I loved this movie. It had an amazing story plot and i was interested and entertained the whole way through.
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June 27, 2008
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com
June 27, 2008
Amy Biancolli, Houston Chronicle
It's a chance to watch a bullet explode from the forehead of a killer -- and an invitation to laugh at the spectacle. See what you do, then tell me who's sicker: Bekmambetov or us. full review
June 27, 2008
Pete Hammond, Hollywood.com
Set off the fireworks BIG TIME. This is the heart-stopping,,extreme summer action movie of your dreams. full review
June 27, 2008
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Slams the pedal to the metal and never slows down. full review
June 26, 2008
Edward Havens, FilmJerk.com
"Wanted" is exactly what it is supposed to be: a slick, well-produced piece of popcorn fluff with a hot chick, hot cars and enough action to fill a half-dozen Marvel adaptations. full review
June 26, 2008
Claudia Puig, USA Today
The thrilling stunts and hyperkinetic action scenes are the undisputed stars of this surprisingly entertaining film. full review
June 23, 2008
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker
What looks set to be a boyish, pop-eyed fantasy warps into a welter of bloodletting. full review
June 23, 2008
David Edelstein, New York Magazine
Wanted has the kind of irresistible summer-movie allure that makes studio executives drool in anticipation. Even its title must swim before their eyes and transform into 'Want-to-See'. full review
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April 6, 2009I don't like it how, a lot of time was wasted on filming the protagonist, Wesley, getting bashed up by the members of Fraternity organization. But nevertheless this is an awesome action movie !
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November 7, 2008Very Good Action. Brilliantly far fetched & really cool. Loved it, worth a look. ;-) Enjoy.
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July 26, 2008The plot was lacking, the ending pointless. Cool stunts but stunts don't make a good movie by themselves. Worst A.J. movie I've seen to date.
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