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Cast and Crew
Director
Timur BekmambetovProducer
Marc E. Platt, Jason Netter, Jim Lemley, Iain SmithScreenwriter
Chris Morgan, Derek Haas, Michael Brandt, Dean GeorgarisStarring
- James McAvoy as Wesley Gibson
- Morgan Freeman as Sloan
- Angelina Jolie as Fox
- Common as Gunsmith
- Kristen Hager
- Konstantin Khabensky
- Terence Stamp
- Thomas Kretschmann
- Marc Warren
- David O'Hara
- Chris Pratt as Barry
- Lorna Scott
Movie Story
Based upon Mark Millar's explosive graphic novel series and helmed by the stunning visualist director Timur Bekmambetov-creator of the most successful Russian film franchise in history, the "Night Watch" series-"Wanted" tells the tale of one apathetic nobody's transformation into an unparalleled enforcer of justice. In 2008, the world will be introduced to a hero for a new generation: Wesley Gibson.
25-year-old Wes (James McAvoy) was the most disaffected, cube-dwelling drone the planet had ever known. His boss chewed him out hourly, his girlfriend ignored him routinely and his life plodded on interminably. Everyone was certain this disenganged slacker would amount to anything. There was little else for Wes to do but wile away the days and die in his slow, clock-punching rut.
Until he met a woman named Fox (Angelina Jolie).
After his estranged father is murdered, the deadly sexy Fox recruits Wes into the Fraternity, a secret society that trains Wes to avenge his dad's death by unlocking his dormant powers. As she teaches him how to develop lighting-quick reflexes and phenomenal agility, Wes discovers this team lives by an ancient, unbreakable code: carry out the death orders given by fate itself.
With wickedly brilliant tutors-including the Fraternity's enigmatic leader, Sloan (Morgan Freeman)-Wes grows to enjoy all the strength he ever wanted. But, slowly, he begins to realize there is more to his dangerous associates than meets the eye. And as he wavers between newfound heroism and vengeance, Wes will come to learn what no one could ever teach him: he alone controls his destiny.
Reader's Reviews
this director is amazing!!!!
posted by ash2541 on Jun 23, 2008Not what i expected, but was awesome!
posted by Tribalblack on Jun 26, 2008I actually found a movie that was not crap! Hardly any good ones with an actual SOLID plot nowadays, but this one just did it.
posted by Ginger on Jun 26, 2008just watch it..awesome... makes u think bout ur own life..."what have you been doin' lately??????????"
posted by AmyBellamy on Jun 26, 2008
Movie is a waste of $16.00.
posted by Brian on Jun 27, 2008Just got out this movie is awesome! Can't describe how hot james McAvoy is.!! WOW!
posted by angela on Jun 27, 2008This moveie was awesome! I loved every minute of it
posted by Chris on Jun 27, 2008GREAT MOVIE! I just love how this movie takes takes you on a ride! Never a dull moment!
posted by lydiaohlydia on Jun 27, 2008best movie since man on fire!! it kept me completely entertained the entire time and i could never figure out how it was gonna end. awesome movie!!!!
posted by unowatitis on Jun 27, 2008Movie was awesome! Enjoyed the midnight show on the IMAX screen. Action packed and well worth the 10 dollars I paid to see it.
posted by Iguess1001 on Jun 27, 2008Action packed. Great!!!
posted by Matt on Jun 28, 2008Good movie. Imaginative.
posted by yo on Jun 28, 2008Super Bad ASS!
posted by jello on Jun 28, 2008great movie!!! it was the bomb!!!!
posted by cessymwah on Jun 28, 2008!..!, this movie ROCKS!!!!
posted by blackheart23 on Jun 28, 2008
I thought it was a great action movie!
posted by BRenda on Jun 28, 2008An intelligent action movie with a twist. Action scenes are great and not intrusive, story is not silly, violence has a meaning and is not for a heck of it, humor is not silly either. Even touches some existential issues. I like it also for its funny but not extremely obvious references to other movies. Matrix, Star Wars and many others.
posted by Veilen on Jun 28, 2008good movie but pretty much the same concept of "The Matrix"
posted by Wes on Jun 28, 2008i looked back at the movie on youtube and the dad WAS trying to kill him. and when he emptied all the rats with bombs, everybody was still alive why did he do that. the action scenes were pretty tight though
posted by julian on Jun 28, 2008so awesome i might go watch it AGAIN!! <BADASS MOVIE>
posted by tHoMaS! on Jun 28, 2008AMAZING! Must see definitely! It was so good. I'm still thinking about it. They had so many twists it was awesome.
posted by Danielle on Jun 29, 2008I Have one word to describe this movie: completely-and-utterly-amazing.
posted by Greg on Jun 29, 2008Incredible...seen it twice ad wopuld quite happily see it again..brilliant
posted by Matthew on Jun 29, 2008Thee badest movie I have ever seen starts fast and doesn't let up.I can't wait for the next one!!!!!!!
posted by kdogg on Jun 29, 2008Ridiculously Excellent!!!
posted by Michelle on Jun 29, 2008It was something new and amazing. Visually exciting and extremely impressive.
posted by TheDasha92 on Jun 29, 2008bloody brilliant!
posted by myspace/jezza05 on Jun 29, 2008Best movie I've seen in a LONG time....must see!
posted by Britttt on Jun 29, 2008It was good action and acting
posted by Kazzyc on Jun 29, 2008seen it twice. Craziest movie iv'e ever seen!!
posted by daniel on Jun 29, 2008Best movie I've seen in a LONG time. Ridiculously funny hahaha.
posted by Wolf on Jun 29, 2008AWFUL
posted by bnghat on Jun 29, 2008AWFUL
posted by bnghat on Jun 29, 2008this movie was amazing. Nd it made me fall in love with Angelina Jolie, she is so gorgeous in this movie.
posted by gojo on Jun 29, 2008the best movie ever bad ass
posted by sfg on Jun 29, 2008LOVED IT! Saw it twice in one week!
posted by frederiquehj on Jun 30, 2008This movie was phenomenal! The action was hardcore, the cinematography was amazing, and the soundtrack was rockin' !!
posted by sjanes on Jun 30, 2008GREAT MOVIE just got back from it ad it was amazeing
posted by pookyangel88 on Jun 30, 2008badass i want to be angelina
posted by mal on Jun 30, 2008this movie blowed i cant wait for journey to the center of the earth
posted by isuckcock on Jun 30, 2008One of the best movies EVER! AMAZING acting .. special effects are emaculate .. the plot was very intriguing .. OVERALL JUST BADASS!!
posted by SarahK on Jun 30, 2008Saw it twice with my girl. We both loved it. Well worth the $40 to see it twice. Visually impressive and acting was great. MUST SEE!!
posted by Timmy U on Jun 30, 2008Best damn movie so far this summer! Angelina never looked better!!
posted by Localbanana on Jun 30, 2008AMAZING!!!!!!
posted by asdfjas on Jun 30, 2008amazing!!! angelina puts the ass ;-) in assasin
posted by urnuts1 on Jul 01, 2008it was good
posted by ghost on Jul 01, 2008ive been looking for this!
posted by jdjss on Jul 01, 2008brilliant film and soundtrack seen it last night and it had so many twists it kept you in supence
posted by jk on Jul 01, 2008AMAZING. makes you want to become an assassin haha. LOVED THE SOUNDTRACK/ACTION/HUMOR!
posted by Elise on Jul 01, 2008Action was great!!! Soundtrack really rocked!!! Story was good...
posted by SM Clark on Jul 01, 2008seriously the best movie i have ever seen in my life... omfg.... best opening and closing scene in movie history... and even better soundtrack... saw it twice in a row...hands down genious
posted by ewliygsgei2 on Jul 02, 2008best movie so far this summer the only bad thing was that angelina died but other than that it was great
posted by nelson552 on Jul 02, 2008great sound track that really added to he movie and the story line had some weird parts like the cloth that tells them who to kill, but great film
posted by woot011 on Jul 02, 2008An amazing and intelligent action. For clever people. That is felt that Russian did it.
posted by kuizy on Jul 02, 2008WOW! Absolutely amazing!!! I watched only hours ago and now I'm trying to find more and more! :) Especially the soundtrack! (However the story was, yes, a bit too weird. :) It could have been better...)
posted by sourie on Jul 04, 2008Awesome!! Thee "best"movie I have ever seen, great storyline, great action, great music and hell! even great romance! A must see movie, Trying to find the soundtrack right now actully
posted by Jake on Jul 07, 2008VERY VERY VERY GOOD!!! The soundtrack is hot!!! It did get a little weird with the loom and the rats (which did not kill anyone) but overall two thumbs up!!!!
posted by imdiedra on Jul 08, 2008greatest movie of 08' id give my arm to spend 1 night with agalina, VERY SEXY
posted by big ern on Jul 08, 2008loveloveloveloveloveloveloveloveloved it
posted by jess on Jul 08, 2008it was really good, twists n stuff, angelina jolie was SMOKIN!!
posted by :) on Jul 09, 2008WOW! one of the greatest and hottest
posted by person on Jul 11, 2008honestly amazing.
posted by Talion on Jul 11, 2008Man this movie was badass! Everyone should go see this movie!
posted by Xcessive512 on Jul 11, 2008The sexiest movie ever. Must see for fans of assasin/kick ass movies.
posted by Tiff the scene queen on Jul 12, 2008best movie
posted by ana on Jul 12, 2008It was great the whole way thru, but I personally think they ruined the ending.
posted by Someone :O on Jul 14, 2008This movie is wicked!! its about time a good action movie came out! GO SEE IT =D
posted by = D on Jul 14, 2008AWESOME!!
posted by critic on Jul 15, 2008amazing! eneternaing! fun! brilliant!
posted by bailisque on Jul 15, 2008where can I download sound tracks ?
posted by Roma on Jul 16, 2008
Such a shame the end, i guess the bullet Fox shot is still moving in circle in the room ;)
posted by Barth on Jul 17, 2008h
posted by h on Jul 21, 2008Entertaining though really quite ridiculous. The set pieces are very entertaining and very well shot but the action is very Matrix style only without the plausible justification for it. Worth a watch if you can overlook the silly bits and just absorb the awesome action. The Mystic Murder Loom for example is a shining example of the ridiculousness of the film. It predicts targets in binary code, it's such a ridiculous premise they never even bother to try and explain it, we're just told it's "fate" and that's that! If you can cope with that kind of weak story telling tho it's a good 2 hours of shallow entertainment!
posted by Captain Kristoff on Jul 21, 2008this movie is amzing and James McAvoy is HOT. the movie was so badass! i was on the edge of my seat the whole time. i loved it!
posted by Brittany on Jul 23, 2008The best assasination movie ever!Fox was on fire and Her body is SMOKIN'!She is the SEXIEST celebrity in America.
posted by Cameron on Jul 23, 2008Angelina Jolie was HOT!!
posted by Max on Jul 23, 2008Sexxxy movie..angelina rockzz..amazing & brilliant..
posted by Rex Racer on Jul 25, 2008Very very excellent film, i have watched this film 3 times in a row... very hot film, especially the soundtrack.
posted by Nx on Jul 31, 2008excelent movie, i agree. liked it so much i've seen it 2 times :D
posted by Ally on Aug 05, 2008I've watched it 2 times, and I still want the third!
posted by WWE Forever on Aug 09, 2008Best action movie ever after the Boondock Saints It was simply amazing :O
posted by Wir on Aug 10, 2008very good film
posted by daduna on Aug 22, 2008Awesome,Rocking,Dashing movie i have ever seen in my whole life
posted by Waqas on Aug 24, 2008i like it so much its a diferent focus for life
posted by sara on Aug 29, 2008actors are great and soundtrack its awesome I like it a lot
posted by estefania on Aug 29, 2008Awesome
posted by alexias on Aug 31, 2008WoW!!!
posted by DruzilA on Sep 06, 2008Good movie and good music!
posted by Mano from netherland on Sep 13, 2008very nice movie........Exc
posted by jack on Sep 20, 2008EXCELENT MOVIE!!!
posted by Humberto Lozano on Sep 22, 2008Hi All I'm from silistra , bulgaria and this movie is the one who i see with pleasure! it's nice to see this movie!
posted by WestShit on Oct 21, 2008Exelent.Angie:)
posted by ante:) on Dec 04, 2008EXCELLENT movie.Angie:)
posted by ante:) on Dec 04, 2008Probably the BEST action movie i have ever seen. This movie not only makes you think about what you are doing, but also about who you are. I fucking love this movie!
posted by FLM on Dec 05, 2008best movie i ever seen
posted by caca on Dec 22, 2008best movie i ever seen
posted by caca on Dec 22, 2008GREAT MOVIE-AWESOME SOUNDTRACK
posted by MIKELIAS on Dec 23, 2008this movie is good...but comon the bending the bullet shit sucked.......and Angelina Jolie is way to skinny for this.........kill one save a thousand sounds really gay
posted by john on Jan 10, 2009Good movie, but whats up with the sound track? I don't need a score of the film. I need music.. Whatever happened to the concept of having a good score and soundtrack.. I dont consider scores as soundtracks.
posted by mason on Jan 17, 2009Great film. A small touch of 'Fight Club' and 'The Matrix' but that did not stop it being very enjoyable. Who sang the clasical piece in the midle of the film?
posted by AG on Jan 19, 2009The best movie i have ever seen. Im in love with wes
posted by KJ on Jan 23, 2009HAHA this movie was terrible, i waste of 2 hours that i will never get back. Id rather gouge my eyes out than watch it again
posted by DAN on Jan 27, 2009If you need to be spoon fed a storyline with an explanation for every detail stick to sesame street. This is one of the best fantasy action movies I have seen in years (ever?)
posted by The Pro on Feb 14, 2009Ive yet to hear a song by danny elfman that I havent loved. and Nine Inch Nails (every day is exactly the same)...awesome
posted by manpanda on Feb 26, 2009one of the best movies i ever seen i could watch it a hundred times
posted by matt0793 on Mar 19, 2009okay ... i hate angelina but his movie was bad ass!!!!
posted by jennmj420 on Mar 21, 2009i want to meet the director
posted by masternahas on Jun 13, 2009ok movie....excessively visible computerised action...one time watch!
posted by abhijoyful on Sep 14, 2009
