Wanted
Jung Hye In is a top actress in Korea who reigns over dramas, movies, and commercials. However, her son is kidnapped on the day she announces her retirement. With the help of PD Shin Dong Wook and police detective Cha Seung In, she ends up participating in a live reality show where she follows the kidnapper’s orders, and in the process uncovers clues towards catching the culprit and finding her son.
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Plot Summary
Wesley Gibson, a timid and dissatisfied office worker, discovers that his estranged father was a contract killer. He is soon recruited into a secret society of assassins known as the Fraternity, where he learns to harness his latent killing abilities and avenge his father's death. As he navigates this dangerous new world, Wesley grapples with the moral implications of his newfound skills and the corrupt nature of the organization he has joined.
Critical Reception
Wanted received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its stylized action sequences, fast-paced narrative, and visual flair. Some critics found the plot to be derivative or nonsensical, but the film's adrenaline-fueled entertainment value was widely acknowledged.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its inventive and over-the-top action sequences.
- Commended for its stylish visuals and kinetic energy.
- Criticized by some for a convoluted or unbelievable plot.
Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's exciting action and unique visual style, with many finding it to be a fun and entertaining ride, despite some reservations about the plot's plausibility.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Sound Editing.
Fun Fact
The 'thirteen' car chase scene, where cars jump over each other, was inspired by a scene from the 1971 film 'The French Connection'.
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