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Wanted

Quick capsule review:

I realised after watching this that it was directed by the same guy who did Nightwatch. This should go some way to explaining why at one point a man is hit in the face with a computer keyboard; the keys go flying toward the viewer in slow motion - just slow enough so that you can appreciate that they spell "F.U.C.K.Y.O.U.". Fuck yeah.

None of the characters have any personality whatsoever. This is especially true of Angelina Jolie's character, whose motivation for anything she did during the film, I'm still trying to work out. James McAvoy is good as the character he usually plays: An immensely punchable man. Gratifyingly, he is punched in the face about 90 times during the course of this movie.

He is also fucking stupid - the 'twist' that occurs is of the 'puzzle with one piece' variety. And he still needs it's providence spelled out to him very slowly, even though it was telegraphed to everyone in the audience about half an hour back.

He should also win some sort of award for most accents featured in one film. It starts off in New York, does a quick tour of the States, gets pissed off in the middle of the film and decides to go home to Blighty, before realising it's mistake and coming back to settle in Chicago.

On the other hand, none of this matters even a bit because you get to see people get shot and blown up in a variety of ways and speeds, and you get to see Jolie nude from behind - just a hint of boob. And Morgan Freeman says "motherfucker". That's gold no matter where it is.

8/10 unless you think about it, then 4/10.



  • The last line

    made me smile
    :)

  • I might go and see this

    Just for the Fuck You keyboard moment.

    Have you seen Daywatch? Is it any cop?

    • ...

      You just reminded me that I told myself I was going to download it yesterday. I'm going to do that now.

  • I like the sound of this - it sounds

    like what I imagine my own action film to look like - basically impossible action with really hot people and a black guy swearing.

    • thanks for the post

      been wondering what to go watch

  • Morgan Freeman is my favourite actor ever

    I'm confused about the keyboard bit. 2 'U's?

  • you should definatly write

    film reviews for news papers :)

  • so there's two U's on this keyboard?

    sorry but I'm not buying that.

    • ruined the film for me

      • i saw a picture of it

        i think the second u is someone's tooth