Wanted 2008 Review

Well, let's start by reinforcing every review out there. This Movie is EPIC!!. It has everything. It has a balance of comedy, action, suspense, drama, and a visual excitement that is spot on and original. Now the movie eluded to the fact that we conform to what society expects us to be and not what we want to be. The movie has a strong atmosphere that pulls you into the violence and profanity unlike any other film out. (Note: it is based on a graphic comic book by Mark Millar) The moral of the movie is put simply you and only you have control over you life and the choices made. No can take that from you or force you into a life not worth living. You really walk out of the movie with a sense of understanding that "I am am master of my fate, I am the captiain of my soul." (Invictus by William Ernest Henley)

There was many references to pop-culture movies such as Office Space, The Matrix, Fight Club and much more. The movie may seem a bit vague in the beginning because you have no idea whats going on if you were like me, one who didn't follow the comic. Morgan Freeman shows a different side in this one, similar to his character in "Lucky Number Slevin"

Synopsis: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.


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







The Conductive Koala gives it 5 out of 5 Lightning Bolts