Wanted

Name: Wanted
Genre: Action, Thriller, Crime
Released: June 27, 2008
Duration: 110 min
Rating: 64
Cast: Angelina Jolie, James McAvoy, Morgan Freeman

2008

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Generally favorable reviews based on 38 Critics

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Wanted: Wesley Curve A Bullet Around Fox

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Universal Pictures | Release Date: June 27, 2008

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 recruits Wes into the Fraternity, a secret society thatWanted 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 recruits 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

Director: Timur Bekmambetov

Genre(s): Action, Thriller, Crime

Rating: R

Runtime: 110 min

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16	#16 Most Discussed Movie of 2008
15	#15 Most Shared Movie of 2008

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The Hollywood Reporter - Michael Rechtshaffen

This over-the-top, ultraviolent, hyperkinetic action thriller pretty much has it all. Read full review

Variety - Todd McCarthy

Like it or not, Wanted pretty much slams you to the back of your chair from the outset and scarcely lets up for the duration. Read full review

Premiere - Malina Saval

If you're looking for memorable dialogue and gripping drama, then you better get in line for another flick. But if it's spellbinding special effects and high-wire acts you crave, Wanted should be at the top of your list for big budget thrill rides. Read full review

Wall Street Journal - Joe Morgenstern

Before Wanted reaches the end of its wild course, the violence that's been nothing but oppressive becomes genuinely if perversely impressive; the ritual carnage becomes balletic carnage (railroad cars included); the Walter Mitty-esque hero, Wesley, played by James McAvoy becomes a formidable enforcer of summary justice, and Mr. McAvoy, most memorably the young doctor in "The Last King of Scotland," becomes a certified star. Read full review

The A.V. Club - Keith Phipps

Wanted is a queasily unapologetic power fantasy about becoming a better person through violence. Read full review

Boston Globe - Ty Burr

Preposterous, luridly entertaining. Read full review

Austin Chronicle - Josh Rosenblatt

With every bit of sliced flesh and every punctured skull I found myself wondering who exactly this movie is for. Its unflinching violence has earned it an R rating, meaning its desired demographic – teenage boys – is out of contention. That raises the question: Are there really adults who want to sit through this kind of mindless, bullying mayhem? Read full review

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hugoboy

May 8, 2011

now we have to ask ourselves,why do we watch a movie? And the answer would be entertainment. Of which this movie provides lots of it,that would leave you begging for more. So if you are looking for a sexy,awesome,solid base actioneer,then wanted is the one you want.

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RolC

Jun 24, 2008

Great action, all around good film.

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JayJ.

Jun 28, 2008

It was a great movie action packed and well filmed.

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RCM

Jul 1, 2008

Better than it had any right to be, it's just a film you need to appreciate for what it is. The fun here is watching an every-man become an action "hero" and ditch his plane life for one that matters. In the process, he stands up to his bitch of a boss, punches out his jack-ass best Better than it had any right to be, it's just a film you need to appreciate for what it is. The fun here is watching an every-man become an action "hero" and ditch his plane life for one that matters. In the process, he stands up to his bitch of a boss, punches out his jack-ass best friend, and make out with Angelina Jolie in front of his cheating girlfriend. Meanwhile, action sequences as crazy and boundary-pushing as "Speed Racer" are pushed in front of your gaping mouth, and driven through in a violent, adult, almost fantasy like world. James McAvoy is fun and funny as the leading man, Angelina in hot, and Morgen Freedman gets to have some mad dark fun with his typecast character (the one where he is some kind of God like mentor). Enjoy it for what it is, and don't over think it (not terribly smart) and you will, like me, enjoy this crazy movie.… Expand

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AlexL

Jun 29, 2008

So ludicrously and graphically violent that it becomes humorous. The plot has unexpected twists, unexpected because the plot makes little sense, as much of it is left unexplained. It gets 5/10 for comedy, and for the occasional scenes that reminded me of significantly better movies like So ludicrously and graphically violent that it becomes humorous. The plot has unexpected twists, unexpected because the plot makes little sense, as much of it is left unexplained. It gets 5/10 for comedy, and for the occasional scenes that reminded me of significantly better movies like star wars and the matrix.… Expand

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BobS.

Jan 2, 2009

The movie is absolutely ridiculous. The only thing that makes it entertaining/bearable is the cheesy unrealistic dialogue and actions that take place. You won't be laughing with this movie, you will be laughing at it. But hey, at least it made me laugh.

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McBain

Jun 29, 2008

Absolute rubbish.... the only good thing was the special effects. typical production line film crap. save yourself a few euro and have a few pints instead.

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