Wanted

Wanted has got style to burn and almost, just almost tips the scale of style over substance but Timur Bekmambetov (Night Watch and Day Watch) directing this his first American film, manages to hold firm on the side of substance though he tends to manipulate his characters like live action dolls. Wanted recalls several films: Batman in particular with its training session scenes: scenes of over the top gruesome violence which involve super geek, lithium popping Wesley Gibson (the very effective James McAvoy) whose father was a hired assassin for a super secret society called THE FRATERNTY, now headed by Sloan (Morgan Freeman). To make the last statement even more ludicrous is that this fraternity started in the middle ages as a group of loomers who received messages, via the cloth they loom, to assassinate. Though this all sounds like too much for any one film to bare, Wanted is so full of life and yes artful C.I.G. effects that we soon dismiss any reservations and get down to the core of the film: a story about a Son (McAvoy) who goes on a journey, both physical and cosmic, to find his father. On the down side, Bekmambetov muddles and stains the mise en scene with so much stuff that we really have to dig very deep emotionally in order to see this film for what it really is below the razzle-dazzle. With all that being said, Bekmambetov doesnt give any of us time to think much about the ludicrousness of the story as he directs in a style that moves the action along in breakneck pace: sort of like a cross between a Bourne movie and a 3 Stooges film. And believe it or not, that is a compliment. Its at this point that you either buy into Wanted and sit back and let it flow over and into you or you go out and refill your popcorn and soft drink containers and think about what you need to do to complete your honey-do list. Angelina Jolie, in her best sultry murderess style manages to make a big impact here: her Fox is beautiful, ironic and played with her tongue firmly planted in her cheek. Jolie is just this side of being a movie icon. Her mere presence gives this film weight and substance. Wanted is certainly not a great film but it is definitely a wild ride and it is fun to see James McAvoy continuing his recent string of first rate performances. Though Mekmamtov should have dug deeper into what makes his characters tick, i.e. what makes them do the things they do, I genuinely look forward to his next film: the guy is talented and his film bristles with energy and forward momentum.

Arrived quicker than expected. Good movie!

Fairly decent film that will make you want to curb the bullet. Cough cough. Load of s*** but the surprise ending is worthy of a purchase. Film could have been way better wo Angelina Jolie in it...someone fun. Its typical Jolie again again again show the lips, make the guys interested/uncomfortable w your oh so powerful presence...the same routine. It could have killed w a badas* but fun chick...

If you want to watch gratuitous violence and hackneyed plot this is the movie for you. Angelina Jolie has played so many whiplash women parts Im beginning to think she isn;t acting shes just being herself. Boo!

We love It

I found this movie to be one of the most entertaining stories, action films in a long time. It keeps you thinking and waiting for more. First movie I remember seeing Chris Pratt in too. Every actor/actress in this movie is at the top of their game. What a fun romp!

Another movie that you will watch and watch and watch. Might be months or years in between but it will not get old.

accurate description. very well protected

Brainless, old plot, big money, celebrity actors, fairy tale with bended bullets, disappointing.

The storyline is kind of out there, but thats what a fantasy-action type film is. James McAvoy is very believable as a loser-turned assassin in this film. The action is what makes this film great.