Wanted and rejected

Rating: 4/10 (22 July 2008)

Let's be honest here: the only saving grace for this movie is its cast. Even the excessive action scenes seem to lack a specific dash of substance that other actions films have. They were too focused on style. The movie tried to address an underlying message, yet the only real reason why this was made was to lure a large audience.
The message is that one should take control over his or her life. If I could curve bullets and bathe in wax, I know I too could be just like Wesley Gibson. Alas, I'm not; but there's more to taking control over my life than learning how to curve bullets and let pieces of woven fabric dictate who I kill next.
If you already watched Fight Club, don't waste your time on this. That movie did everything better. From the Ikea references to getting back at the evil boss.
The most interesting thing about the plot is the Loom of Fate. I thought it was wonderful how the Loom chooses the next line of people to have dead. In the ending, you realize that even if you're meant to be killed and you avoid it, it will be inevitable, due to fate. It's a great balance of power, preventing Fraternity members from retaining too much. Still, I found the plot to be dry and not very inspired.
This is a good year for escapist entertainment; if you still haven't watched this, please watch something else. If you are so eager to see Wanted, go to the official website and watch the trailer because about 90% of the movie's good scenes are in the trailers (minus the infamous nude shot).
Upped a few stars for at least having an imaginative ending, a stellar cast, and beautiful aesthetics.