"Wanted" (2008)
25-year-old Wes was the most disaffected, cube-dwelling drone the planet had ever known. His boss chewed him out hourly, his girlfriend ignored him routinely and his life plodded on interminably. Everyone was certain this disengaged slacker would amount to nothing. There was little else for Wes to do but wile away the days and die in his slow, clock-punching rut. Until he met a woman named Fox (Angelina Jolie).
"Wanted" Movie Review
Russian director Timur Bekmambetov separates "Wanted" from the pack of summer movies by taking the action to a new extreme. Bekmambetov created a flashy, in your face, adrenaline-charged, ultra-violent film with effects the likes of which we haven't seen since the original "Matrix" movie.
Russian director Timur Bekmambetov separates "Wanted" from the pack of summer movies by taking the action to a new extreme. Bekmambetov created a flashy, in your face, adrenaline-charged, ultra-violent film with effects the likes of which we haven't seen since the original "Matrix" movie.
James McAvoy Talks About "Wanted"
(June 2008) James McAvoy takes on his first starring role in a big-budget action movie with "Wanted," directed by Russian filmmaker Timur Bekmambetov. McAvoy's past film credits don’t exactly make him the first actor who springs to mind when casting the part of an assassin, but McAvoy was eager to expand his resume with something vastly different from his previous projects.
(June 2008) James McAvoy takes on his first starring role in a big-budget action movie with "Wanted," directed by Russian filmmaker Timur Bekmambetov. McAvoy's past film credits don’t exactly make him the first actor who springs to mind when casting the part of an assassin, but McAvoy was eager to expand his resume with something vastly different from his previous projects.
Common Talks About Playing The Gunsmith in "Wanted"
(June 2008) Rapper-turned-actor Common only has a handful of film credits to his name and they all involve guns and/or violence. His role as The Gunsmith in "Wanted" is no exception, but he's not overly concerned that his younger fans will mistake the characters he plays with the real Common.
(June 2008) Rapper-turned-actor Common only has a handful of film credits to his name and they all involve guns and/or violence. His role as The Gunsmith in "Wanted" is no exception, but he's not overly concerned that his younger fans will mistake the characters he plays with the real Common.
"Wanted" Photo Gallery
Gallery of photos from the movie "Wanted" starring Angelina Jolie, James McAvoy, Morgan Freeman, Thomas Kretschmann, and Common.
Gallery of photos from the movie "Wanted" starring Angelina Jolie, James McAvoy, Morgan Freeman, Thomas Kretschmann, and Common.
"Wanted" Premiere Photos
Gallery of photos from the premiere of the Universal Pictures movie "Wanted" featuring James McAvoy, Thomas Kretschmann, Terence Stamp, Kristen Hager, Lorna Scott, Danny Elfman, Chris Pratt, Timur Bekmambetov, Anne-Marie Duff, Garcelle Beauvais, Jason Isaacs, Mitch Reinholt, Jake Tusing, and Colin Clemens.
Gallery of photos from the premiere of the Universal Pictures movie "Wanted" featuring James McAvoy, Thomas Kretschmann, Terence Stamp, Kristen Hager, Lorna Scott, Danny Elfman, Chris Pratt, Timur Bekmambetov, Anne-Marie Duff, Garcelle Beauvais, Jason Isaacs, Mitch Reinholt, Jake Tusing, and Colin Clemens.
"Wanted" Trailer
"Wanted" trailer and video clips in Quicktime and Windows Media formats.
"Wanted" trailer and video clips in Quicktime and Windows Media formats.
"Wanted" Premiere
The creative minds behind the "Wanted" comic books - Mark Millar and JG Jones - joined the cast of the film and composer Danny Elfman at the Los Angeles Film Festival to talk about the big screen version of their comic book series.
The creative minds behind the "Wanted" comic books - Mark Millar and JG Jones - joined the cast of the film and composer Danny Elfman at the Los Angeles Film Festival to talk about the big screen version of their comic book series.
"Wanted" Premiere Video
The LA Film Festival wasn't the best place to try and catch interviews with the stars of "Wanted." As you'll see in this video, James McAvoy shouted his 3-word answer before entering the theater, but some of his costars did hang out and chat.
The LA Film Festival wasn't the best place to try and catch interviews with the stars of "Wanted." As you'll see in this video, James McAvoy shouted his 3-word answer before entering the theater, but some of his costars did hang out and chat.
Thomas Kretschmann Goes for the Kill in "Wanted"
"Wanted" employs a very unusual visual style that wasn't completely captured in the script. Kretschmann said he had an idea what it might look like on screen, but the end result exceeded what he imagined. "You have an idea, and you always have an idea, right? But mostly your idea is more glorious than the result. And this time, it was the first time [it was] the other way around."
"Wanted" employs a very unusual visual style that wasn't completely captured in the script. Kretschmann said he had an idea what it might look like on screen, but the end result exceeded what he imagined. "You have an idea, and you always have an idea, right? But mostly your idea is more glorious than the result. And this time, it was the first time [it was] the other way around."
"Wanted" Cast Interviews
"Wanted" cast interview clips of James McAvoy on what makes "Wanted" different, Angelina Jolie on the uniqueness of the film, and Morgan Freeman on director Timur Bekmambetov.
"Wanted" cast interview clips of James McAvoy on what makes "Wanted" different, Angelina Jolie on the uniqueness of the film, and Morgan Freeman on director Timur Bekmambetov.
"Wanted" Movie Credits
"Wanted" cast and crew list, MPAA rating, and release date info.
"Wanted" cast and crew list, MPAA rating, and release date info.
James McAvoy Gets Into the Action with "Wanted"
(Dec 2007) James McAvoy discusses "Wanted," action movies, working with Angelina Jolie, and fame.
(Dec 2007) James McAvoy discusses "Wanted," action movies, working with Angelina Jolie, and fame.
"Wanted" Teaser Poster
Angelina Jolie sports tattoos and clutches a gun on the teaser poster for "Wanted."
Angelina Jolie sports tattoos and clutches a gun on the teaser poster for "Wanted."
"Wanted" Theatrical Poster
Featuring Angelina Jolie and James McAvoy.
Featuring Angelina Jolie and James McAvoy.
Special "Wanted" Poster
A "Wanted" poster created just for the 2008 New York Comic Con.
A "Wanted" poster created just for the 2008 New York Comic Con.
"Wanted" Cast News
(March 2007) James McAvoy, Morgan Freeman and Angelina Jolie all sign on to "Wanted."
(March 2007) James McAvoy, Morgan Freeman and Angelina Jolie all sign on to "Wanted."
Official "Wanted" Website
Universal Pictures' official site for "Wanted." Release Date: June 27, 2008
Universal Pictures' official site for "Wanted." Release Date: June 27, 2008
Summer of 2008 - Movie Preview
"Wanted" is part of the big Summer Movies Preview on About.com.
"Wanted" is part of the big Summer Movies Preview on About.com.
15 Big Action Movies of 2008
"Wanted" is included on my list of the Top 15 action movies of 2008.
"Wanted" is included on my list of the Top 15 action movies of 2008.