Wanted
Amarnath (Rajat Ganguly) is an opposition party leader and wants to stage his own attempted assassination to garner the sympathy vote in the upcoming election. His colleague Shubhankar Banerjee (Biplab Chatterjee) hooks him up with Raja (Jeet). Ganguly is killed by Joy (Indrajit Chakraborty). Police immediately surround the skyscraper. Raja assumes that Joy has died in the accident. Raja goes to the top of the building with the police in pursuit. A passing train offers Raja an escape with a rope to land on the train.
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Plot Summary
Wesley Gibson, a miserable office worker, discovers that his estranged father was a professional assassin. After his father's death, Wesley is recruited into a secret fraternity of assassins known as the Fraternity. He learns to hone his latent abilities, embracing a life of violence and uncovering a conspiracy within the organization.
Critical Reception
Wanted received mixed to positive reviews from critics, with many praising its stylish action sequences and visual flair. However, some critics found the plot to be thin and overly convoluted, and the violence gratuitous. Audience reception was generally more favorable, appreciating the over-the-top stunts and fast-paced narrative.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its inventive and hyper-stylized action sequences.
- Criticized for a convoluted and often nonsensical plot.
- The visual effects and unique fight choreography were highlighted as a major strength.
Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film for its high-octane action, creative fight scenes, and the performances of the lead actors. Some viewers found the plot difficult to follow and the extreme violence off-putting.
Fun Fact
The film is based on the comic book series of the same name, created by Mark Millar and J.G. Jones.
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