Wanted
Wanted

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Wanted

2011
Movie
97 min
Arabic

Insights

IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Metacritic56/100
Google Users73%
Director: Timur BekmambetovGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

Wesley Gibson, a repressed office worker, discovers that his recently murdered father was a contract killer for a secret society called the Fraternity. Recruited into their ranks, Wesley is trained by the enigmatic Fox to hone his latent assassin skills and exact revenge on the traitor who killed his father. He must grapple with the moral implications of his newfound abilities and the violent world he has entered.

Critical Reception

Wanted received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised its stylish action sequences and visual flair, but criticized its convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters. Audiences generally enjoyed the high-octane thrills and unique premise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its inventive and visually striking action set pieces.

  • Criticized for a convoluted and sometimes nonsensical plot.

  • Appreciated for its unique premise and dark, stylized aesthetic.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be an exciting and visually dynamic action movie, with many enjoying the over-the-top stunts and the protagonist's transformation. Some viewers felt the plot was difficult to follow and lacked emotional depth.

Fun Fact

The distinctive 'bending bullets' effect was achieved using a combination of CGI and practical effects, including specially designed firearms that could fire blank cartridges at extreme angles.

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