A critically acclaimed action thriller has landed on Netflix — and it’s a must-watch for viewers.
What is Wanted about?
Released in 2008, Wanted is an action film featuring an all-star cast including James McAvoy, Angelina Jolie, Morgan Freeman, and Chris Pratt.
The story revolves around a man namedWesley Gibson (McAvoy), who hates his dead-end office job and is stuck in a toxic relationship.
However, his mundane life takes a drastic turn when he discovers his estranged father was part of a secret society of assassins — and that he may be destined to follow in his footsteps.
This film includes incredible visuals, fast pacing, and adrenaline-fueled action, Wanted earned strong reviews and became a box office hit, raking in $342 million worldwide.
Now streaming on Netflix, it’s the perfect pick for fans of explosive thrillers like Fight Club and The Matrix.
Critics reviews
The film has a 71% rating on Rotten Tomatoes with many dubbing it a “must watch” with unexpected turns.
One person wrote about the film, “Wanted is a virus of a movie, infecting the audience with its irresistible thrills as the nerdy hero morphs into a spectacular killing machine.”
Another critic was quick to compare it to The Matrix writing, “Few films have accepted the role of Matrix knockoff with such gusto as Wanted; indeed, at times it’s almost impossible to distinguish the two.”
“Simply put, this film is borrowed/created from Fight Club and The Matrix. It’s a poor man, but it’s not that far off from those great films,” another echoed the sentiment.
A third person said about Wanted: “It comes blazing out of the gate flashing the middle finger on both hands, almost daring anyone to hate it.”
However, some have spoken out about some of its flaws, including its “weak plot” or being “too violent”
A person said, “Maximum violence and minimum plot are the formula.”
Another agreed, “Initially promises to challenge the heroism of blindly following your destiny, yet instead descends into an unsatisfactory blur of curving bullets and splattered bodies.”
Where you’ve seen James McAvoy….James McAvoy is a Scottish actor known for his work across film, television, and stage.
He rose to fame with roles in TV series like Shameless and went on to star in films such as The Last King of Scotland, Atonement, Wanted, and Split.
He also starred as Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men series and played leading roles in It: Chapter Two and the HBO/BBC series His Dark Materials.
As well as appearing on screen, McAvoy has earned critical acclaim on the West End stage, including Olivier Award-nominated performances in Macbeth and Cyrano de Bergerac.
Where you’ve seen Angelina Jolie…Angelina Jolie is an American actress, filmmaker, and humanitarian.
She’s best known for starring in Girl, Interrupted, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Maleficent, and Changeling.
She’s also recognized for her work with the UN and global humanitarian efforts.