Wanted
Doormat Wesley Gibson is an office worker whose life is going nowhere. He meets an attractive woman named Fox and discovers that his recently murdered father - whom Wesley never knew - belonged to the Fraternity, a secret society of assassins which takes its orders from Fate itself. Fox and Sloan, the Fraternity's leader, teach Wesley, through intense training, to tap into dormant powers and hone his innate killing skills. Though he enjoys his newfound abilities, he begins to suspect that there is more to the Fraternity than meets the eye.
Critics Sentiment
Wesley learns to curve bullets and performs impossible action sequences
Wesley Gibson endures his dead-end office job and cheating girlfriend
The film jumps dramatically from the poorly received opening office scenes to high praise once Fox rescues Wesley and the action begins.
Critics consistently noted that Wanted starts poorly with a derivative opening that borrows heavily from Fight Club and The Matrix, causing some to nearly stop watching. However, once the action kicks in and the film embraces its ridiculous over-the-top nature, it becomes a stylish and entertaining experience. The consensus was that while the plot is formulaic and predictable, the spectacular action sequences and James McAvoy's convincing transformation make it a fun popcorn movie that works best when viewers suspend disbelief.
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James McAvoy
Wesley Gibson
Angelina Jolie
Fox
Morgan Freeman
Sloan
Terence Stamp
Pekwarsky
Thomas Kretschmann
Cross
Common
The Gunsmith
Kristen Hager
Cathy
Marc Warren
The Repairman
David O'Hara
Mr. X
Dato Bakhtadze
The Butcher
Konstantin Khabenskiy
The Exterminator
Chris Pratt
Barry
Lorna Scott
Janice
Sophiya Haque
Puya
Brian Caspe
The Pharmacist
Mark O'Neal
Co-Worker
Bridget McManus
Check-Out Girl
Brad Calcaterra
Assassin (uncredited)
Mike Whyte
Businessman (uncredited)
Claudia DiBiccari
Pedestrian (uncredited)
Crew
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