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Wanted review by s.j.d
WANTED A BETTER PLOT.
(5) of (6) members found this review helpful.
I will start with the positive,really good special effects similar to the matrix could of been a very good film if not for the plot.Unfortunatly the film relys to much on the special effects which is o.k at first but then becomes a bit boring,i found that wasnt a particular character that your were drawn to and wanted to win or root for.I think the twist in the film could of been dealt with much better,there could of been loads more twists and turns but there wasnt and i was left feeling pretty disappointed.
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Wanted review by Leasa Clarke
WANTED more!
(2) of (4) members found this review helpful.
This film made me almost as excited as when I first saw 'The Matrix'. By comparison not as prolific, though has some great action and unexpected twists. I like the 'Karate Kid' - like training montage that kicked ass as there was actual stabbing and violent injuries - and though James Macavoy makes an unlikely action hero he is still great to watch. Women will like his Roger Moore - like Scottish Humour and men will like...well. the fact that he gets hands on with the rather Dominatrix - like Angelia Jolie.
Loads of action, twists and turns slightly reminiscent of 'Fight Club' verses 'The Matrix' - I really don’t know how anyone can not like t
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Wanted review by Senga
Wanted
(1) of (2) members found this review helpful.
Excellent movie. I was at the edge of my seat. My husband also enjoyed it. Movie to suit all tastes.
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Recent Reviews of Wanted by our members
Wanted review by CM
Terrible
(0) of (0) members found this review helpful.
What was Morgan Freeman doing in a film like this? We managed to stick with it for appro. 40 minutes, but it was just endless, pointless chasing involving shooting - just ss over the top.
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Wanted review by SH
Dumb & dumber...
(1) of (2) members found this review helpful.
Comic book films are one thing. Incredulous plots with no logic are another. The fact that films like this that exist for one reason only- instant gratification- & then receive critical plaudits & make a fortune at the box office tells us sadly more about current society than even the politicians who the same society elects.
What saves this from a one star rating is some of the directorial skill on display. Why he took the job except for the potential huge cash cheque is another.
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Wanted review by JD
Action for its own sake
(0) of (1) members found this review helpful.
The action is everything in this production. The plot is thin and unbelievable. The acting is poor (Jolie has not got to where she is today on acting skills) but the action sequences, particularly the opening car chase scene, are fairly good if not totally original.
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Wanted review by PT
A fast paced rollercoaster of an action movie
(1) of (3) members found this review helpful.
Wanted is definitely not a slow burner. Right from the off you are gripped and can't take your eyes off the non stop action. The special effects and cinematogrophy are first class. If you enjoy action movies like the Matrix etc, this film is a must see.
Angelina jolie lights up the screen like a comet, with her brilliant role as the assasin Fox. As well as the action scenes, Wanted has a great script which has a great twist. The scenes with Jolie though are so memorable, especially the scene in the circular library, Jolies outstanding expressions show us why she is Hollywood gold.
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Wanted review by Jawbreaker
Running out of bullets
(0) of (1) members found this review helpful.
Timur Bekmambetov's career to date has involved high octane adventures with plenty of special effects and explosions. For his Hollywood arrival, Wanted does not change that formula but its becoming a little tiresome. You cannot fault the slick style on show, nothing has been spared when it comes to the effects, weaponry and big bangs. It is ideal action entertainment for those that wish to suspend disbelief or catch a film that requires little effort. The thread-bare plot is extremely lightweight, with McAvoy failing to be the action hero. Really, he should have stuck it out in the office. The acting talents of Freeman and Jolie are cast aside, Bekmambetov is clearly all about style and no substance. By Hollywood standards this isn't even average.
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