Wild Target

Name: Wild Target
Genre: Action, Drama, Comedy, Crime
Released: October 29, 2010
Duration: 98 min
Rating: 41
Cast: Bill Nighy, Emily Blunt, Rupert Grint

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Freestyle Releasing | Release Date: October 29, 2010 | PG-13

Starring: Bill Nighy, Emily Blunt, Rupert Grint

Summary: Victor Maynard is a middle-aged, solitary assassin, who lives to please his formidable mother, despite his own peerless reputation for lethal efficiency. His professional routine is interrupted when he finds himself drawn to one of his intended victims, Rose. (Freestyle Releasing)

Director: Jonathan Lynn

Genre(s): Action, Drama, Comedy, Crime

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 98 min

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Steven Rea

Nov 18, 2010

Wild Target is the sort of farce where nothing, essentially, is at stake, even as cars crash (including an original Mini Cooper), bullets rip, and knives get hurled with deadly velocity. Read full review

Lou Lumenick

Oct 29, 2010

An eccentric little comic thriller filled with enough laughs that I was mostly willing to overlook the fact that it makes virtually no sense as a thriller. Read full review

Elizabeth Weitzman

Oct 29, 2010

The script does boast a fair share of zingers, delivered with arch wit by a crack team of professionals. Read full review

Lisa Schwarzbaum

Oct 27, 2010

The cast, though, includes a great bunch of Brit faves who have all done better work elsewhere. Read full review

Betsy Sharkey

Oct 28, 2010

Nighy is usually a treat to watch navigating life's bad turns, so it's especially frustrating that the filmmaker so often leaves him at loose ends. Read full review

Eric Hynes

Oct 26, 2010

It's entertainment designed to resemble a good time without aspiring to provide one. Read full review

Leslie Felperin

Oct 24, 2010

Nearly every element here is wildly off-target, from Jonathan Lynn's ("The Whole Nine Yards") lazy helming and Lucinda Coxon's shambolic script to the embarrassed-looking perfs from usually excellent lead thesps Bill Nighy and Emily Blunt. Read full review

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BJ2011

Apr 9, 2011

One of the best comedy films I've ever seen. This is exactly the reason why I do not trust the CRITICS anymore. What they can be RUBBISH as in this case. I'd recommend this to friends in a heartbeat.

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doombug5000

Jan 12, 2012

Yet another case of the critics being completely out of touch with reality. Like the modern art aficionados who think 'a fork in a lemon' is profound and worth shilling out a million pounds for, most movie critics have completely lost the plot. This is a charming and hilariously entertainingYet another case of the critics being completely out of touch with reality. Like the modern art aficionados who think 'a fork in a lemon' is profound and worth shilling out a million pounds for, most movie critics have completely lost the plot. This is a charming and hilariously entertaining film, the cast are excellent and it makes enough sense to not bug me.… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

Fleo

Feb 11, 2012

After seeing Wild Target, I checked the reviews to see who had similar takes on it and ... found that they were, at best, mildly positive about this movie, and way downhill from there. I saw this on Netflix, now a marginal source of decent content. Wild Target is not just "good enough" orAfter seeing Wild Target, I checked the reviews to see who had similar takes on it and ... found that they were, at best, mildly positive about this movie, and way downhill from there. I saw this on Netflix, now a marginal source of decent content. Wild Target is not just "good enough" or even just good. It's a great mildly noir farce. Nighy is fabulous as a repressed hit man. Through his hilarious little facial expressions, we see him trying to bust out. The gorgeous Blunt, with her bedroom eyes, keeps us laughing while she enchants us, even if her character is occasionally overly silly (think gas station mini-mart scene). And Nighy's Mum's mordant delivery will have you howling. The plot is plenty good enough and we gladly give it some license. Even the score is just right and contributes seamlessly to the mood. This movie is grossly underrated. Don't hesitate. It delivers.… Expand

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sadrans

Nov 4, 2011

Critics should not be allowed to write reviews for comedies, because they seem to get so caught up in the elements of a great drama film that they apply the same rules to a comedy. This is one of the funniest movies I've seen in recent years, mostly because of the quirky acting by all of theCritics should not be allowed to write reviews for comedies, because they seem to get so caught up in the elements of a great drama film that they apply the same rules to a comedy. This is one of the funniest movies I've seen in recent years, mostly because of the quirky acting by all of the leads. I highly recommend it to anyone fond of smart British humor.… Expand

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JosJos

Nov 30, 2010

What is wrong with all these critics? This movie is hilarious! Terrific acting and very funny plot. Don't believe any of them. Bill Nighy is at his best as the emotionally repressed hit man, Maynard; Emily Blunt is so naughty; Rupert Grint very natural, very funny. The lesser roles --What is wrong with all these critics? This movie is hilarious! Terrific acting and very funny plot. Don't believe any of them. Bill Nighy is at his best as the emotionally repressed hit man, Maynard; Emily Blunt is so naughty; Rupert Grint very natural, very funny. The lesser roles -- Eileen Atkins as Maynard's murderous mum; Martin Freeman as Maynard's rival/nemesis, Dixon; Rupert Everett as the crooked art collector -- stand up to the leads.… Expand

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BrunoM

Feb 26, 2011

I agree with JosJos and GRubi. These critics are laughable at times. Perhaps they rated it so low because this is not your typical American comedy movies like The Hangover and such. Obviously this is a different kind of comedy then The Hangover. But it's just as good as The Hangover. This aI agree with JosJos and GRubi. These critics are laughable at times. Perhaps they rated it so low because this is not your typical American comedy movies like The Hangover and such. Obviously this is a different kind of comedy then The Hangover. But it's just as good as The Hangover. This a solid movie for anyone who wants call their friends over and share a good laugh. I don't typically watch English movies but if this movie is anything to go by, then I'm pretty impressed.… Expand

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Luke_D_95

Jul 25, 2013

Genuinely can't believe the average user rating for this movie. In this case, the critics are totally right. It's a terrible movie from start to finish. Terrible acting, horrendous plot and no humour whatsoever. This kind of movie should come with a warning.

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