25-year-old Wes (James McAvoy) was the most disaffected, cube-dwelling drone the planet had ever known. Until he met a woman named Fox (Angelina Jolie). After his estranged father is murdered, the deadly sexy Fox recruits Wes into the Fraternity, a secret society that trains Wes to avenge his dad’s death by unlocking his dormant powers. As she teaches him how to develop lightning-quick reflexes and phenomenal agility, Wes discovers this team lives by an ancient, unbreakable code: carry out the death orders given by fate itself. With wickedly brilliant tutors—including the Fraternity’s enigmatic leader, Sloan (Morgan Freeman)—Wes grows to enjoy all the strength he ever wanted. But, slowly, he begins to realize there is more to his dangerous associates than meets the eye. Wes will come to learn what no one could ever teach him: he alone controls his destiny. [copied from Fandango]

I saw this movie last night, and let me tell you...it was visually PHENOMENAL. I'm not going to sit here and try to sell you on the movie's Shakespearean plot (because quite frankly, it's not that deep...and I don't think it was intended to be). What I will tell you is that the action sequences were a fantastic treat...not since the first Matrix have I seen cinematography & special FX blended so well, and moving so fluidly (even in the slo-motion sequences). It's based on a graphic novel, but the movie eschews the costumes in order to give it a little bit of realism (of course, when you see what they can do, you have to seriously suspend belief).

Wanted is a violent visual tour-de-force. This movie is definitely NOT for the squeamish (the "training" sequences were particularly more brutal than I am used to seeing in these kinds of movies).

If you're a fan of high adrenaline visceral action flicks, then Wanted is the right movie for you (Duck, I know YOU will get a kick out of it...just leave the chirrins at home ) . I'm going to go see it a few more times on the big screen.

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention...while it's not big on storyline (it's quite basic really), it does make up for with dark humor. A must see as far as I am concerned.

Didn't read any of this...don't spoil it for me

I went to see this last night (partly because of Rooks reccommendation) and I gotta say I realy enjoyed it. I would agree with everything Rook said. Even my girlfriend thought it was great and I didnt think she would like an action movie like Wanted.

If anyone who hasnt seen it gets a chance you should definitely check out this movie.

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Originally posted by DnC:
Didn't read any of this...don't spoil it for me

Duck, there are no spoilers up there...trust me.

Dani, i'm glad you and your girlfriend enjoyed it (look at me, like I had a hand in the making of this film...LOL)...it really is a fun ride.

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The wife and I try and see a movie at the theatres every few years or so (the last 2 movies we saw were in 2007 and 2005), so we decided to see this one tonight!!

I can't wait to see Angelina in all her beauty

I'll let you know what we think of it

Wow, what a great action flick!!! Loved it all the way thru.

A little like the first act of Fight Club in ways, with a sprinkling of Matrix and Star Wars (not the sci fi way).

Oh, and boy is Angelina amazing to watch