Review of Wanted (2008) by Buggy B — 21 Oct 2014

Really enjoyed this, a non-stop action movie that doesn't take itself too seriously. I mean its a total popcorn flick, way over-the-top at times but done in such a fun, entertaining way that you just go with it and think, that was kinda awesome. The opening scenes are very cool and set the tone well.

James McAvoy is a frustrated (American) office worker here who is recruited by a sexy & mysterious (Jolie) to join a secret society of assassins and avenge the murder of his estranged father.

This felt a bit Matrix-y to me with healing baths, an oracle loom, bullets able to go around corners because the character "thinks" they can, stuff like that. There's a good twist involved and some seriously awesome stunts including Jolie scooping up McAvoy with her car, an OTT train crash sequence and the two of them "playing" atop commuter trains while training.

I just love Angelina Jolie in these action roles. She's just so cool, sure she only weighs about 95lbs and I doubt would have the strength to pull off (any) of the fight scenes without eating a sandwich first but I still enjoy watching her do her thing. I enjoyed McAvoy too, I always do although it was weird to hear him with an American accent, no reason why they couldn't have kept his character Scottish. 10/19/14.