Wanted

"Wanted" tells the tale of one apathetic nobody's transformation into an unparalleled enforcer of justice. In 2008, we're introduced to a hero for a new generation: 25 year old employed slacker, WESLEY GIBSON. Wes is the most disaffected, cube-dwelling, clock-punching drone this planet has ever known. His boss chews him out hourly, his girlfriend ignores him routinely, and his life plods on in interminable boredom and routine. Everyone knows this disengaged slacker will amount to absolutely nothing, and so does he, until he meets the sexy, foxy woman named FOX, and then everything changes. Wes' estranged father is murdered, and the deadly Fox recruits him into The Fraternity, a secret society that trains him to avenge his father's death, by unlocking his dormant powers. And oh boy does he have powers, as she teaches Wes how to develop his lightning-quick reflexes and phenomenal agility, he discovers that The Fraternity lives by an ancient, unbreakable code: to carry out the death orders given by emotionless Fate itself. Wes, with his wickedly brilliant and sexy tutor, plus the paternal guidance of The Fraternity's enigmatic leader, SLOAN, young Wes grows to enjoy all the strength and success he ever wanted. But, slowly, he realizes there's more to his dangerous associates than meets the casual eye. And, as he wavers between new found heroism and vengeance, Wes will come to learn what no one can ever teach him; that he alone controls his destiny.

Not that anyone really reads these things, but sorry I didn't post this right after I saw the film. Life's been hectic. Much like what happened to the character in the movie. Nice Segue. Not as cool though. I didn't go from being a programmer to kidnapped by a underground assassin group. Unfortunately. But I digest.

So from the Trailers, this film looked like it was going to be ass. With the saving grace of Morgan Freeman and a Nude Angelina Jolie. Also thought it would be funny to watch Mr. Tumnus and Bilbo Bagins doing some action stuff. But that's about what I thought would keep me awake through the movie. Boy was I wrong.

It had a really good story about it. I thought it was going to totally rip off Assassin's Creed, but they did not. They came close, but then changed it all up. So not only did the above saving graces add to the film, but they really were not needed for the film to be as awesome as it was. Granted, there were a few scenes that left me thinking, ok the film guys wanted to add this cause they thought it would sound and look cool. But they were forgivable scenes. They didn't detract at all from the overall coolness of the film. Now if Top Cow would licence a good version of The Tick for film, they might be able to catch up with DC and Marvel in the film ring.

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