Mind-Blowingly Awesome

Rating: 9/10 (7 February 2009)

OK, to truly appreciate this film you have to forget all your usual action film "rules", clichés and the general "do's" and "dont's", because Wanted literally throws this all out the windows, picks it up again, shakes it around and slow-motion shoots the rules right in the face, and does whatever looks cool! However this works. In some weird way, it manages to pull off all the over-the-top action, stunts and shooting because it looks amazing on screen and completely fits with the comic book style. I left the cinema literally wanting to be an assassin.
Apart from the spectacular action, there is also so much humour, which made me literally laugh out loud, for example his hilarious boss, Fox's reactions to Wesley, and Wesley's general nervous, awkwardness when faced which such intimidating people. James Macavoy was perfect for this role, you completely buy this character and you really want him to succeed. People in the cinema were literally clapping when he smacks the keyboard across his friend's face, spelling the word "fuck you" in the air from flying keys, the "u" being made up from a tooth! Angelina Jolie was also painfully cool, everyone gasped when she first appeared on screen. Her action scenes make her even more hotter as she effortlessly drives a car whilst laying on the bonnet, shooting bad guys, whilst dodging passing traffic, and her chemistry with James was hilarious from start to finish. Morgan Freeman, is as usual fantastic, only enhancing the quality of this film.
The story is generally gripping, filled with twists and turns, leaving you to wonder how it all will end out. And the ending is certainly no let down allowing you to leave the cinema feeling completely satisfied and wanting more. The quirkiness and absurdity of this film makes it completely different from all your other action films as it really is a real fun watch. Wanted is definitely the best action film of the year, and one of the most original i've seen for a long time!