Wanted
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64 out of 100

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6.5 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 326 Ratings

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  • Starring: Angelina Jolie, James McAvoy, Morgan Freeman
  • Summary: Wanted tells the tale of one apathetic nobody’s transformation into an unparalleled enforcer of justice. 25-year-old Wes was the most disaffected, cube-dwelling drone the planet had ever known. Until he met a woman named Fox. After his estranged father is murdered, the deadly sexy Fox recruruits Wes into the Fraternity, a secret society that trains Wes to avenge his dad’s death by unlocking his dormant powers. With wickedly brilliant tutors—including the Fraternity’s enigmatic leader, Sloan—Wes grows to enjoy all the strength he ever wanted. But, slowly, he begins to realize there is more to dangerous associates than meets the eye. And as he wavers between newfound heroism and vengeance, Wes will come to learn what no one could ever teach him: he alone controls his destiny. (Universal Studios)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 38
  3. Negative: 2 out of 38
  1. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Michael Rechtshaffen
    100
    This over-the-top, ultraviolent, hyperkinetic action thriller pretty much has it all.
  2. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Pete Vonder Haar
    80
    For all of its shortcomings, Wanted is a strangely enjoyable flick.
  3. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: Elizabeth Weitzman
    60
    There's barely a frame that doesn't look stretched, smashed or otherwise harassed. Imagine "The Matrix" on speed, and you're halfway there.
  4. Chicago Reader
    Reviewed by: J.R. Jones
    30
    Big, cruel, stupid actioner.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 89 out of 171
  2. Mixed: 37 out of 171
  3. Negative: 45 out of 171
  1. RyanD.
    10
    What the fuck is wrong with you people? I'll tell you; you have forgotten how to enjoy yourself. Yes, it was nonsensical and whatnot, but that's not what the fuck it's about, is it? It's an action film, and at that it was absolutely spectacular. You better learn to have fun again soon, or you people are going to die unhappy.… Expand
  2. BobDisenfranchised
    8
    I'm a huge film buff. I prefer foriegn films and the Art House cinema. Once in a while I want a stupid action movie that entertains. I watched Wanted expecting the complexity of a comic book and the violence of a video game. I enjoyed the hell out of it. Nihilistic nerd porn, but entertaining. Shut your brain off and watch the spectacle as a comic book. Surprisingly, I became more interested in the plot than in such drivel as Atonement or Benjamin...this shocked me. Entertaining, different, stupid ye fun. Rent it.… Expand
  3. PunguinYoga
    5
    A 5 with reservations. Actually, I might feel bad if someone rented this because of my rating. Nothing new here - action films have to get more and more ridiculous it seems. I have never thought Angelina Jolie was as beautiful as many others seem to. She doesn't look so great here and she may have one of those faces that doesn't age well. If you don't see this, you won't be missing anything. It's good to see Morgan Freeman as a villain, though. I kept thinking this is the type of movie that's made by someone who thinks swearing is a shocking act of rebellion.… Expand
  4. GlenA.
    4
    This is not the worst film in the world but it is definitely nowhere near the best. I have given a 4 since the film kept me moderately entertained while on a long car journey. I knew half what to expect: mindless violence with a stupid plot and over the top action scenes and this is exactly what Wanted delivered. If you are prepared to switch your brain off then it could provide some entertainment value.… Expand

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