Solid Summer Flick for Adults

Rating: 8/10 (30 June 2008)

Although not a ground breaking film by any means, Wanted is a fun & fast-paced thrill ride packed with humor and violence - if you can get past the hefty helping of "camera-shake" and f-bombs that is.
James McAvoy makes the part his own. I was stunned to learn that he also played Mr. Tumnus in Chronicles of Narnia! Talk about range, lol. He's fun to watch and has great timing and presence.
Jolie steals the stage with her trademark smirk, phenomenal looks, and bad-girl persona. She and McAvoy pair well on screen.
Weighing in is Morgan Freeman. This film probably won't win him any awards, but his charm and strength plays well and anchors the film.
The movie was edited well, the scenes flowed easily and breaks in the momentum were purposeful and not drawn out. A major plus Wanted has going for it is that it doesn't take itself too seriously. You'll be switching from laughter to saying, "Whoa, check that out!".
I don't know how well this will stand up to this year's lineup, but on its own merits its definitely worth a little coin and a Friday evening to check out. If you like action, a plot twist or two, some good humor, and smart writing then definitely go see Wanted! P.S. Definitely NOT MEANT FOR YOUNGER VIEWERS!!!