Wanted (2008)

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"Choose your destiny."

Movie · 2008 · 1h 50m · Released · Action, Thriller, Crime

Synopsis

Doormat Wesley Gibson is an office worker whose life is going nowhere. He meets an attractive woman named Fox and discovers that his recently murdered father - whom Wesley never knew - belonged to the Fraternity, a secret society of assassins which takes its orders from Fate itself. Fox and Sloan, the Fraternity's leader, teach Wesley, through intense training, to tap into dormant powers and hone his innate killing skills. Though he enjoys his newfound abilities, he begins to suspect that there is more to the Fraternity than meets the eye.

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Cast

  • James McAvoy as Wesley Gibson
  • Angelina Jolie as Fox
  • Morgan Freeman as Sloan
  • Terence Stamp as Pekwarsky
  • Thomas Kretschmann as Cross
  • Common as The Gunsmith
  • Kristen Hager as Cathy
  • Marc Warren as The Repairman
  • David O'Hara as Mr. X
  • Dato Bakhtadze as The Butcher

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BingeNext's take

If you’re in the mood for a high-energy action thriller with a bit of mystery and crime, Wanted from 2008 is a solid pick. It follows Wesley Gibson, an ordinary office worker whose life takes a wild turn when he discovers his late father was part of a secret assassin society called the Fraternity. With the help of Fox and Sloan, Wesley learns to unlock hidden powers and sharpen his skills, but the story keeps you guessing about the true nature of the group. The cast is impressive, featuring James McAvoy, Angelina Jolie, and Morgan Freeman, which adds a nice touch to the intense training and thrilling sequences. At just under two hours, it’s a fast-paced ride that’s perfect if you like movies similar to Kill Bill or Sin City, where the action is slick and the plot keeps you hooked without getting too complicated.

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