Matrix meets Fightclub

Rating: Null/10 (30 July 2008)

I must say i had expectations about this movie. All the buzz about this "new matrix" caught my attention. I wasn't defrauded. Wanted is a great movie. It's NOT the new matrix, but as far as attempts go, this is the best so far. There is obviously some things in common. Again you'll see some random looser discovering he has amazing skills and he is not just an ordinary man, and then he struggles to find his path. The thing is, Matrix was not only special effects and slow motion ,the concept was amazing, the duality between real and fiction, and the idea that maybe what we're experiencing is not real was revolutionary and fresh.The Matrix is a mark in the history of cinema both visually and conceptually. Wanted has the visual, but the plot,its just OK, it doesn't blow us away and there are some plot holes along the ride. Still, Wanted is a really good movie,the narration was a good option(Fightclub anyone?)and the dark humor made me crack several times, this is the way to put comedy into action. The special effects are obviously amazing, its all done very stylishly, James McAvoy excels in this role, Morgan Freeman was casted just to draw more people to see the movie because he has like 10 lines, and boy, do i love the new look of Angelina.She looks like a skinny drug addict with huge amounts of eye shadow...but a really hot one! And she has that "cool attitude" you just can't get enough. Many people are saying Wanted is forgettable, well probably, but only because the matrix came first. If you are looking for the perfect movie, a masterpiece, this is not for you. This is an action packed movie with great special effects, great leading actor,lots of humor and all this put together very nicely.