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Wanted
A series of murders leads Agent Vanessa Mann to a small town, where she’s paired up with local sheriff Woodrow Green. While the hot desert air only thickens the tension between the new partners, suspicions arise when they pick up hitchhiking couple Mickey and Jack. Another curveball is thrown their way when their car breaks down and they’re forced to be towed by garage owner Angel. With a killer still on the loose, an ensuing night of sexual excess and a series of double crosses will test just how far these officers are willing to go to crack the case.
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Plot Summary
A disillusioned office worker discovers his deceased father was a professional assassin and that he shares his father's latent talents for violence. He is soon drawn into a secret fraternity of assassins, where he learns the art of extreme combat and the truth about his family.
Critical Reception
Wanted received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its stylish action sequences and visual flair, though some found the plot convoluted and the violence excessive.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its inventive and over-the-top action sequences.
Noted for its slick, stylized direction and visual effects.
Criticized by some for its thin plot and excessive gore.
Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's exhilarating action and unique visual style, with many enjoying the fast-paced narrative and the performances of the lead actors. Some viewers found the story a bit unbelievable or overly violent.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for 2 MTV Movie Awards (Best Fight, Best Kiss).
Fun Fact
During the "curve bullet" scene, Angelina Jolie actually shot real bullets into a specially designed set with breakaway walls and a hidden camera, rather than using CGI for the bullet's trajectory.
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