Wanted

Wesley Gibson, a frustrated office worker, discovers that his estranged father was a professional assassin. He is recruited into a secret fraternity of assassins known as the Fraternity, who have the ability to bend the laws of physics through a mysterious loom. As he hones his newfound skills, Wesley grapples with the moral implications of his violent new life and seeks revenge against those who wronged him.

Wanted received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its stylish direction, inventive action sequences, and the performances of its lead actors. While some critics found the plot to be thin or overly reliant on CGI, the film was widely seen as an entertaining and visually dynamic action thriller.

• Praised for its kinetic action and stylish visuals.

• James McAvoy's transformation is a highlight.

• Some found the plot implausible and overly reliant on CGI.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's exciting and over-the-top action sequences, along with strong performances from the lead cast. Some viewers noted that the storyline was somewhat predictable, but the visual spectacle largely compensated for this.

The iconic scene where a bullet curves was achieved using a combination of CGI and practical effects, with the bullet's path being mapped out and the surrounding environment digitally altered.