Wanted
“S” is working in his own car repair shop and has a hobby with good techniques for modifying cars with accelerators. One day, his brother Alex returned after being disconnected for many years, which caused him to join a mysterious group called WANTED. Alex only trusted his brother and asked him to fix his car and tell him what has happened during these years. Unfortunately, Alex has slipped into a coma after a car accident.
Insights
Plot Summary
A timid office worker discovers his late father was a professional assassin. He is recruited into a secret fraternity of assassins who can manipulate the laws of physics and trains him to unleash his latent potential. However, he soon finds himself caught between his mentor and a corrupt spy.
Critical Reception
Wanted received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising its inventive action sequences and stylish direction. However, some critics found the plot to be derivative and the character development lacking. Audiences generally enjoyed the film's high-octane thrills and unique visual flair.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its visually stunning and hyper-stylized action sequences.
- Lauded for its creative direction and fast-paced, adrenaline-fueled narrative.
- Criticized by some for a convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters.
Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated the film's over-the-top action and unique visual style, finding it to be an exciting and entertaining ride. Some viewers felt the story was a bit predictable, but the execution made up for it.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for two Saturn Awards (Best Action/Adventure/Thriller Film and Best Special Effects).
Fun Fact
The distinctive 'curving bullets' effect in the film was achieved by using advanced CGI, with animators painstakingly tracking the bullet's path frame by frame to make it appear to bend around obstacles.
AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources