Release
Date: December 2nd, 2008 Studio: Universal Pictures Starring: James McAvoy, Morgan Freeman, Terence Stamp, Thomas Kretschmann,
Common, Angelina Jolie Genre: Fantasy, Thriller MPAA Rating: R (for strong bloody violence throughout, pervasive language
and some sexuality)
Plot Summary: Based upon Mark Millar's explosive graphic novel series and
helmed by stunning visualist director Timur Bekmambetov--creator of the most
successful Russian film franchise in history, the Night Watch series--Wanted
tells the tale of one apathetic nobody's transformation into an unparalleled
enforcer of justice. In 2008, the world will be introduced to a hero for a new
generation: Wesley Gibson.
Available as a single-disc DVD, two-disc Special Edition, and Blu-ray.
Extras: Extended scenes; six featurettes: "Cast and
Characters," "Stunts on the L Train," "Special Effects: The Art of the
Impossible," "Groundbreaking Visual Effects From Imagination to Execution,"
"The Origins of Wanted: Bringing the Graphic Novel to Life" and "Through the
Eyes of Visionary Director Timur Bekmambetov"; "Wanted" motion comics; "The
Making of Wanted: The Game"; "The Little Things" music video mash-up.
(Universal).
Wanted Release
Date: June 27, 2008 Studio: Universal Pictures Director: Timur Bekmambetov Screenwriter: Michael Brandt, Derek Haas, Chris Morgan Starring: James McAvoy, Morgan Freeman, Terence Stamp, Thomas Kretschmann,
Common, Angelina Jolie Genre: Fantasy, Thriller MPAA Rating: R (for strong bloody violence throughout, pervasive language
and some sexuality) Official Website:
Wantedmovie.com |
MySpace.com/Wantedmovie
Plot Summary: Based upon Mark Millar's explosive graphic novel series and
helmed by stunning visualist director Timur Bekmambetov--creator of the most
successful Russian film franchise in history, the Night Watch series--Wanted
tells the tale of one apathetic nobody's transformation into an unparalleled
enforcer of justice. In 2008, the world will be introduced to a hero for a new
generation: Wesley Gibson.
25-year-old Wes (James McAvoy) was the most disaffected, cube-dwelling drone the
planet had ever known. His boss chewed him out hourly, his girlfriend ignored
him routinely and his life plodded on interminably. Everyone was certain this
disengaged slacker would amount to nothing. There was little else for Wes to do
but wile away the days and die in his slow, clock-punching rut.
Until he met a woman named Fox (Angelina Jolie).
After his estranged father is murdered, the deadly sexy Fox recruits Wes into
the Fraternity, a secret society that trains Wes to avenge his dad's death by
unlocking his dormant powers. As she teaches him how to develop lightning-quick
reflexes and phenomenal agility, Wes discovers this team lives by an ancient,
unbreakable code: carry out the death orders given by fate itself.
With wickedly brilliant tutors--including the Fraternity's enigmatic leader,
Sloan (Morgan Freeman)--Wes grows to enjoy all the strength he ever wanted. But,
slowly, he begins to realize there is more to his dangerous associates than
meets the eye. And as he wavers between newfound heroism and vengeance, Wes will
come to learn what no one could ever teach him: he alone controls his destiny
EN 5 Second Review:
Lets see, hot cars, spies, killers, action, and Angelina
Jolie looking sexy as hell. Count us in. Twice
`Wanted'
a wildly outlandish action pic Christy Lemire: AP via SF gate The movie is called
"Wanted" and the star is Angelina Jolie. No, it is not a documentary.
It is, in fact, a super-stylized, wildly outlandish action flick that
will pick you up, throw you around, drop you back down on the ground and
leave you begging for more. It's the ideal, mindless summer thrill ride...more
Wanted
is what I'd call a guilty pleasure. Translation: It's trash,
but I love it anyway Peter Travers: Rolling Stone Angelina Jolie is packing heat, and
she's going to show James McAvoy how to load a phallic
pistol and shoot his wad. What's not to like?...more
EN 5 Second Review:
Lets see, hot cars, spies, killers, action, and Angelina
Jolie looking sexy as hell. Count us in. Twice
