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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Universal Pictures | Release Date: June 27, 2008 | R

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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Michael Rechtshaffen

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

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

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

Keith Phipps

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

Ty Burr

Preposterous, luridly entertaining. Read full review

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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AnthonyD.

Jun 24, 2008

Getting in early to see this movie has made my summer! If you're lookin for action, you can stop looking...

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PaulK.

Jun 27, 2008

Yes, the rat bombs were a terrible plot point, but otherwise this was a blast. The special effects were top notch, the twist in the middle was great and James McAvoy was superb as always. The ending should have contained a cliffhanger for a full on franchise. Wanted deserves as much and Yes, the rat bombs were a terrible plot point, but otherwise this was a blast. The special effects were top notch, the twist in the middle was great and James McAvoy was superb as always. The ending should have contained a cliffhanger for a full on franchise. Wanted deserves as much and more. Great!… Expand

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DawdlingPoet

Nov 27, 2021

This is a fast paced action thriller film with a graphic novel type feel to it. It features a lot of bloody violence with injury detail shown, hence the higher rating. The plot is pretty thin and its not the kind of film people who rely on complicated plots that stand up to thorough analysisThis is a fast paced action thriller film with a graphic novel type feel to it. It features a lot of bloody violence with injury detail shown, hence the higher rating. The plot is pretty thin and its not the kind of film people who rely on complicated plots that stand up to thorough analysis will likely enjoy but as a distracting action film with some pretty decent CGI, its ok. Personally, I didn't think it was much better than an ok film really. The special effects aren't bad but it was all a bit too over the top and cliched in some regards I think too. Not awful, not great, this is ok and no more. I wouldn't go out of your way to see this film, so no I wouldn't specifically recommend it as such, unless perhaps your a big fan of James McAvoy, who has the most time on screen.… Expand

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BenR.

Jun 30, 2008

Wanted falls very short of expectations. It definately has it's moments and it is sad that the execution wasn't there as the few pieces that held it together would have made another more polished plot into a great action movie. The writers couldn't decide if the characters Wanted falls very short of expectations. It definately has it's moments and it is sad that the execution wasn't there as the few pieces that held it together would have made another more polished plot into a great action movie. The writers couldn't decide if the characters were supposed to be super-human or just well trained assassins as they flip flopped between very supernatural behaviour to hand to hand combat. In the end it seemed like the story was rushed along to get a few of the special effects they were excited about out the door before the competition.… Expand

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zNeverSleeping

Oct 27, 2020

O filme não funcionou muito bem comigo, pois ele exige uma suspensa da descrença altíssima, mas não tem suficiente competência para cobrir as lacunas que haverão consequentemente.

Por mais que o filme não se leve a serio na maior parte do tempo, os personagens não são interessantes, nem asO filme não funcionou muito bem comigo, pois ele exige uma suspensa da descrença altíssima, mas não tem suficiente competência para cobrir as lacunas que haverão consequentemente.

Por mais que o filme não se leve a serio na maior parte do tempo, os personagens não são interessantes, nem as cenas de ação boas o suficiente para te fazer esquecer as loucuras que estamos vendo. A lore relacionada aos assassinos é fraca e não convence. A explicação sobre os "slowmotion" e a curvatura do projetil é tão estupida que parece mesmo preguiçosa. O uso da jornada do herói não apresenta nada de novo e n'ao faz o conhecido bem feito. O roteiro até tenta desenvolver o protagonista, mas esse arquétipo é tão genérico que até se esforçando fica difícil tirar algo aquilo nessa temática abordada.

Enfim, ao menos a cena do circulo no ato final foi legalzinho.

Audio: English, with Portuguese subtitles. Q60T TV Speakers.
Quality: 1080p SDR [Netflix]… Expand

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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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