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Wanted (2008)

June. 19,2008
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6.7
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R
| Action Thriller Crime
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Doormat Wesley Gibson discovers that his recently murdered father - who Wesley never knew - belonged to a secret guild of assassins. After a leather-clad sexpot drafts Wesley into the society, he hones his innate killing skills and turns avenger.

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AniInterview
2008/06/19

Sorry, this movie sucks

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Beanbioca
2008/06/20

As Good As It Gets

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AshUnow
2008/06/21

This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.

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Aneesa Wardle
2008/06/22

The story, direction, characters, and writing/dialogue is akin to taking a tranquilizer shot to the neck, but everything else was so well done.

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jonahcybarra-82318
2008/06/23

Not a whole lot to say about this film that's good except for the fact that it is an interesting concept and that it has too good of a cast for the movie it ended up being. This film is a feast of what not to do in terms of utilizing the "shaky camera" effect, action scene editing, and hiring CGI artists as well as attempting to tell a narrative. The first act of this film is too drawn out and takes too long to introduce all of the major players. the second act is forgettable and is seemingly there to fill time as well as fulfill all of the classic action film training montage tropes. Lastly, the third act is rushed and finishes so fast the audience has a difficult time understanding what is happening and keeping up with the film's plot. Concept would have made for a better television mini-series I think and with the likes of Morgan Freeman, Angelina Jolie, James McAvoy, Common, and Chris Pratt as the film's cast, this film should have been much better.

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Jeff Turner
2008/06/24

Every now and then a movie comes out that has elements which fly completely over the head of many otherwise savy film buffs. From the polarized reviews here, "Wanted" is clearly such a work. The differences of opinion in reviews remind me very much of those on IMDB for "The Signal" with Lawrence Fishburn. So eager to say why they think this or that is wrong or bad, they pick apart a movie in it's literal sense and choose to completely miss what the movie's trying to convey. A jaded perspective that demands a movie be strictly confined to our reality will serve nothing for a viewing of a fantasy film, thereby losing the perspective that puts everything in a context the director and writers don't feed or preach to you but offer up the clues that allow you to open your minds eye as well. Either way, you won't feel like you wasted your regularly scheduled movie couch time at the end of Wanted unless you whine about "that cant really happen" ... no chit, it's a fantasy film - but maybe like me, you may give it several watches and enjoy the fourthwall piercing narratives which are the lens to the higher plane the movie conveys. I also enjoyed the humor - disdain as comedy is squeezed in rather well, complimenting rather than distracting from the roller coaster ride. And like a good thrill ride, the movie is meant to be fun - don't look for finger nail biting tension or characters to cry for because they aren't here nor are they meant to be. Look for characters whose roles are more metaphoric to the internal conflicts sparring for position in the heart and mind of a typical everyday person. You can think about doing what you wish you could and be defeated by your own doubts and addictions to your status quo, or you can choose to listen to the one idea for a life less ordinary as you define such - and not just answer the question "why am I here?" But actually get up and fulfill it. Or you can choose to watch it as a technical critic with jaded tunnel vision (imagine being in line for a ride with that guy, telling you why everything about the ride should be different or isn't just right... No thx mr. buzzkillington, I choose not to miss whole point.

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sbbcbb
2008/06/25

There is nothing redeemable about this writhing pile of cinema refuse.The plot is stretched so thin you can read through it.The action is so over the top ridiculously unbelievable that I actually laughed out loud several times during the movie.The acting is mediocre at best and by the end of the movie I just couldn't wait to walk away.

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Richie-67-485852
2008/06/26

Action and adventure teamed up with good story-telling is what you can expect here. Its not perfect but it does take us to the edge pretty well and manage to keep us there. Furthermore, the story is not far-fetched as many people take medications when in reality they can and should handle their pain. Why? They need to explore beyond the pain where the answers of who they are and why they are here are to be found. They threw in a twist or two so pay attention and enjoy how they have taken the fine art of killing and the reasons for it to new levels. Have a finger snack available (popcorn, sunflower seeds etc.) so you don't nail bite. I wouldn't mind a sequel if they do a nice job on it but you never know about Hollywood as they tend to ruin a good thing for the love of money. What they don't know is that quality and good effort will bring its reward if you have faith. Perhaps Hollywood needs more faith? Enjoy

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