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.

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72% liked it

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72% liked it

193 critics

R, 1 hr. 48 min.

Directed by: Timur Bekmambetov

Release Date: June 12, 2008

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DVD Release Date: December 2, 2008

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  • October 8, 2009
    One world can sum this up.... RUBBISH!
  • October 1, 2009
    73% of Flixter, 72% of critics liked this Ass of a movie. The title of this film should be Bullshit because that's what it was. Plot, terrible. Cast was fine. Gluttonous special effects Crank 2 style. I'm not the type that wants every aspect of a movie to be realistic, some...( read more)times filmmakers can make unrealistic shiz be cool like The Matrix. But in the case of this movie, as with most of the action films nowadays, the scenes are overblown and ridiculous. I must of said "That's bullshit" more than 20 times while watching this.
  • September 30, 2009
    The bar was set too high for this one...Lots of hype that never delivered for me.
  • September 27, 2009
    From the very beginning, its Fight Club envy shows - the self-loathing of the humdrum, meaningless, comfortable life; the narration that is remarkably similar both in content and tone; the sudden appearance of a stranger who can break you free of this mediocrity and let yo...( read more)u truly live through pain and violence... From there the story kicks into gear, and is quite enjoyable. It's just that first 10 minutes (and a snippet at the end) that are trying too hard to make the movie someting it is not and be a social commentary.



    The director has a flare for staging some crazy action, and creates some amazing visuals. Unfortunately, the movie, entertaining as it may be, is much emptier than than the film I suspect he thought it was. It's a case of style over substance, though not to the extent of, say, 300 - another movie that was great fun and had extraordinary visuals, but was light on substance.



    What it is, is exactly what the trailers sold it as: a great over-the-top suspend-your-disbelief actioner in the spirit of things like Transporter and Crank. Leave your brain at the door and just enjoy it.
  • August 24, 2009
    a good action movie, worth the watch!
    Nine Inch Nails rocks!
  • November 20, 2009
    julia robert is so great in every movie she is in
  • November 19, 2009
    My favorite actress is Anjelina Jolie.
    She is very beautiful and cool.
    The movie is excited me.
    I love this movie.
  • November 18, 2009
    this was some kool unbelieveable shit.
  • November 18, 2009
    ????????????????????
  • November 17, 2009
    Wow, this was really the opposite of what I was expecting. It was a great action movie that didn't take itself too seriously(like I was thinking). James McAvoy was great for the role I can't wait to see more in a sequel. Great popcorn movie and comic adaption. It takes everything...( read more) GOOD from the Comic Series and leaves out all of the outrageous plot lines.

Critic Reviews


June 27, 2008
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com

Wanted is fast-moving and bloody, enjoyable even within its unapologetically generic limits. But McAvoy is its real secret weapon. full review

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 25, 2008
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

It's trash, but I love it anyway. 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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Comments


  • twahaug2
    September 22, 2009
    its good watch
  • oerigjerogjoierjg
    April 6, 2009
    I 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 !
  • thedoctor2k7
    February 3, 2009
    i really entertainig film
  • d7ood7
    January 12, 2009
    nice movie & i like it ;)
  • maybe912
    December 11, 2008
    great movie .. i saw it last night..
    it was an amazing action movie..
  • perfectgentlemn
    November 7, 2008
    Very Good Action. Brilliantly far fetched & really cool. Loved it, worth a look. ;-) Enjoy.
  • ajararkan
    September 20, 2008
    I saw it,, you rock Angi loooooooool
  • abdotop00
    August 23, 2008
    Wanted is my best Film im See it from along time
  • browning15
    August 14, 2008
    really great movie
  • fatimaa
    July 27, 2008
    crazy movie for sure! I liked it

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