Timur Bekmambetov delivers another amazing film, but this time it is American. Wanted symbolizes what all American action movies should: intelligent and quick. The film is a dizzying mix of stunning visuals and violence. Add in a dash of a great story and your on the roller coaster ride of Wanted.
Wanted is about Wesley Gibson (James McAvoy), a nobody who finds out that his father was one of the most powerful assassins ever and was recently muredered. Soon, Wesley finds himself in the arms of the Fraternity, a one thousand year old assassin crew that his father was a part of. There he meets the seductive Fox (Angelina Jolie) and the master of the group Sloan (Morgan Freeman). This assassin crew isn't regular. They curve bullets and react faster than anybody else!
Bekmambetov comes to America after doing two amazing Russian films, Night Watch and Day Watch, and it seems that he has brought his skill with him. In the opening scene, Wesley's father is seen getting shot in the head. Contrary to what any other director would do, the bullet comes out of the head and is traced back a few miles to where it was shot from. The quick cuts and intense nature help to excite (and even slightly nauseate!) the viewer.
Though the acting may not be so hot, there are some scenes that are just absolutely jawdropping. Though I would love to reveal the final scene, I'll hold myself back. The first sequence is amazing, but even more amazing is the scene where Fox takes Wesley for the ride of his life, driving over cars and shooting out the windows of the car. Also, the training montages are so corny that they are just amazing.
Wanted is just a straight shot of adrenaline released from the screen to your body. It is everything Crank wished it could be all whisked into a quick two hours. The film is exhilirating and fun. Although it may not be very faithful to the video game, I think viewers will enjoy the ride. Wanted is a stunning, whambam action movie that is probably the best of its genre for this year.
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