Wanted

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Overall 4.5 star rating4.42 of 5 (by 26 users)



Wanted Review Summary

Most Viewpoints reviewers give Wanted a solid thumbs up with one reviewer saying "This is the most impressed I've been since I first saw The Matrix."  Wanted tells the story of an office worker (James McAvoy) who learns his father is an assassin.  Action star Angelina Jolie comes in to recruit this office worker into the business of his father.  Wanted is "highly recommended for the action , thrill seeking viewer."  Although most enjoyed it, a few critics say "Wanted is seriously lacking in creativity" and recommend you watch the Tomb Raider serious instead.  Catch Angelina Jolie in Beowulf and James McAvoy in Atonement.
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Wanted Comparison

5 star rating Most Helpful
Favorable Review
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.... read full review »
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into good popcorn movies, twenty something

rma288
Chicago, IL
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2 star rating Most Helpful
Critical Review
JUL
30
2008

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...

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2009 Advisor
into good special effects, visually oriented

LibbyMcMillan
Sanibel, FL
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Wanted Ratings and Reviews

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a movie buff, film lover, on the fringe

SEP
19
2008

 I still have not seen the new Batman, but can't wait! I love Bale!

The best movie I watched this summer was Wanted, starring James McAvoy, Angelina Jolie, and Morgan Freeman.

I don't think I've ever seen a better "action" film, with such a great story! It's non-stop from start to finish. Some of the scenes in this film will have you wishing you had a remote control that could rewind a scene an view it again! The new kid on the block is McAvoy, and Jolie is probably at her best in this movie. I cant wait till this movie comes out on DVD. If you passed this movie up, please give it a chance. Chances...

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5 star rating
PERRYEASTEP
willowsbee, OH



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a fan of clever plots, an infrequent movie goer, into action flicks, creative

DEC
25
2008
As a parent of small children, I don't get out to the movies often.  I look forward to DVD release dates the way others look forward to opening nights at the theaters.  I've been looking for the Wanted DVD release since I saw the previews and I'm glad to say it did not disappoint me at all.  I had high expectations of the film to entertain and captivate me, but I was surprised that it motivated me as well. 

Wanted's action scenes were incredible and unique.  Although violent, action buffs will enjoy the way the special effects challenged conventional gun fights, tearing open the envelope of...
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5 star rating
2009 Advisor
brenviewer
Dayton, OH



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a movie buff, comedy fan, an infrequent movie goer, watching chick flicks, into action flicks, a comedy fan

DEC
4
2008

"Wanted" is one of the greatest movies i have ever seen. Some of the effects are cheesy but the story line and acting are great. There are a lot of twists and turns and it's not a predictiable movie. It was a very fun wild ride from start to finish. It had many twists, turns, gore, blood, and action. Just strap in and get ready for one hell of a roller coaster ride. It kind of got confusing at some parts in the movie so you have to pay attention very close. You would be surprised how many funny parts and jokes they had in this movie. I was also stunned by all the twists and turns the movie took...

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5 star rating
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igrozeva
Lewis Center, OH



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a movie buff, DVD collector, Movie guru, a movie lover, waiting for the DVD, watching chick flicks, watching with kids, into action flicks

DEC
4
2008
Wanted is a great action flick.  You are on the edge of you seat through the whole movie.  Aw and Ooooo.  Slamming cars and awesome effects this movie is great.  I would have paid money to see it.  It's a must see for an action film.
5 star rating
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mom3cutieboyz
Dover, OH



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DEC
30
2008
This is the best movie I have seen come out in a while. Not even once could I guess what was coming next and I am pretty darn good at guessing the content of movies! The storyline was incredible and the acting was out of this world!
5 star rating
r3b3lg1rl
Spokane, WA



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JUL
19
2008

REVIEW FOR..... WANTED

At first I was a little bored with the beginning. A bunch of people working in a large office, they are abused by a rather large female manager who uses the F word all the time, she belittles them and makes them all feel like they are piles of crap under her feet. And no one has the courage to tell her she's a fat, mouthy bitch.

In the movie the hero works in that office and he has this terrible stress thing going on. He's got to take special pills for it. later in the movie we learn that he has this special gift. That when he gets very stressed hi heart rate goes to 400 eats...

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4 star rating
tivawallon
Spring Hill, FL



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a movie buff

JUL
5
2008
The much anticipated newest Angelina Jolie film, "Wanted", left me sorely dissatisfied and disappointed.  Sure, I'm as ready as anybody for a novel storyline (I mean, we've seen it all, haven't we?), but this was ridiculous!  Talking fabric looms?  C'mon!  The only thing that could've saved the movie was the sexy Angelina Jolie.  After all, the Lara Croft heroine can merely pout her lips towards the camera and send moviegoers, females and males alike, into the realm of sexy, thrilling action.  But not this time.  One look at her in this film, and you just want to shove some food in her gaunt,... read full review »
1 star rating
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Etsie538
San Antonio, TX



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into Independent Films, a movie buff, value conscious

APR
11
2009

I just watched the movie Wanted for the first time last night.  Let me just say that Angelina Jolie is absolutely fantastic!!  Well, all the actors were.  My husband thought it was a little cheesy but he still liked it a lot.  There is a LOT of blood and violence and cursing and crude sexual scenes, but if you look past all that, it was a great story line that kept you involved the whole time!!


5 star rating
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polochik81
Frisco, TX



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a movie buff

JUL
14
2008

The movie "Wanted" is great! I wasn't too keen on watching it at first because I'm not that big on action movies but i loved this one. I love the twists they add in the movie. It keeps you wondering and at the edge of your seat! :]]] The only thing that wasn't so great was the fact that they did things that were totally impossible to do but it just made the movie even more interesting.


4 star rating
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oreox0
Spanaway, WA



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a movie buff

JUL
30
2008
Wanted is a visionary wonder to watch and a thrill ride from beginning to end. I actually thought it was possible to bend a bullet. There was a lot of great talent in this movie and it worked. Angelina Jolie was stunning as a sex pistol assassin. Morgan Freeman played the villian beautifully. They adapted a graphic novel into a fine film that amazes the senses. I hope they do a sequel.
5 star rating
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darkslave
Houston, TX



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waiting for the DVD

JUL
25
2008

 

Finally went to see a movie for the first time in ages....  I saw Wanted with Angelina Jolie.  It kept my interest although it was pretty far fetched.  Especially since Angelina is extremely skinny and frail.  I swear, I though her scrawny little arm would crack in half from the weight of the gun she was supposed to be using. 


3 star rating
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SCHELFI
Valrico, FL



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watching chick flicks, into action flicks, a comedy fan

JUL
2
2008
It was a very great movie and Im glad I went and saw it. I wasnt expecting it to turn out the way it did. But I would definately tell all my friends to go see it and I did. :) If youre not into seeing action films, i wouldnt go see it. It also has some gore, and some sexual scenes so its not a movie you want to take the kids to
4 star rating
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jesusfrk246
Memphis, TN



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into action flicks, into Independent Films, a movie buff, comedy fan, an infrequent movie goer, watching chick flicks, watching with kids

JUL
9
2008
This movie is awesome and it's not for kids or people who are against violence in films so if you're under 16 and against violence on the screen don't go see this but if you love awesome off your seat special effects and shooting and shirtless hot hunks or Angelina Jolies butt then you should see this movie
5 star rating
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ohtina419
Toledo, OH



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