Wanted

Wanted Review



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rma288
Chicago, IL

"Wanted" will give you the adrenaline high you've been craving

5 star rating

into good popcorn movies, twenty something, a fan of clever plots
Pros

    Great summer action movie, Great Cast, Spectacular special effects


JUN
30
2008
I saw the trailer for "Wanted," several months ago and immediately knew I couldn't wait to see it. By the end of the 30-second teaser, my pulse was already racing. Generally, when I get really excited about a movie, I hype it up too much in my mind and am often let down when I actually see the movie. This was definitely NOT the case with "Wanted."

The cast is amazing. You know a movie is quality when Morgan Freeman decides he's going to be in it. Angelina Jolie adds the crazy sex appeal we have come to expect, and love, from her. But "Wanted" could never be "Wanted" without James McAvoy. I read somewhere that McAvoy does for "Wanted" what Dustin Hoffman did for "The Graduate." And I completely agree. McAvoy, of "Atonement" and "Becoming Jane" fame, adds a completely new dimension to the action movie. His journey from "average joe loser" to "kick-ass assassin" was really great to watch because he plays both roles so well.

But let's not forget the special effects. The whole movie is visual candy. Seriously, this is the most impressed I've been since I first saw "The Matrix." Bullets hitting other bullets in midair, cool rewind effects, not to mention one of the greatest car chases I've ever seen. Be warned though, this movie completely deserves its "R" rating. If you don't like cursing, guns, bullets, blood and violence in general, go see "WALL-E" (also an excellent movie). But, if you're looking for a great escape and a lot of high-adrenaline fun, "Wanted" is definitely for you.

Oh, it also has one of the coolest last lines...EVER. Enjoy!

Last edited on Jun 30, 2008



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BubleFan1 wrote on Jul 14, 2008 at 9:22PM

My honey wants to see this!

steve9631 wrote on Jul 3, 2008 at 1:18PM

Great review. I think I'll go see it now.

kid-kansas wrote on Jun 30, 2008 at 2:45PM

Thanks for sharing and Welcome to Viewpoints! ;) Ron

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