Wanted Review

Wanted was a Big Disappointment
I'm an Angelina Jolie fan, but the girl is obviously too busy being a mom and saving the planet to make good script choices.  Or else she's just thinking that another 12 million or so would feed a small country.  That I can live with, and hope at least THAT part of my $9.50 ticket goes to a good cause. 

Frankly, I just checked IMDB.com to see what the story was even ABOUT, and I only saw this movie two days ago.  I just remember having that sinking feeling halfway through, that "uh oh, the script just went into un-salvageable territory," and from that point on, I just sat there waiting for the blood to stop flowing.   Flow it did, almost non-stop, so squeamish types should choose a different screen.

James McAvoy's monologues are wonderful and in the beginning of the film, you get a sense this could be a quirky, indie-type action flick.  But in fact, even Morgan Freeman has sold out for the paycheck on this one.  It's just bad.   The only redeeming factor is the stunts.  There are some great stunts, particularly one involving a limousine.   But other than that.......it's a two thumbs down for me.   Shoulda gone to see Batman. 

The bottom line:  Libby's Leaving.