Based upon Mark Millars explosive graphic novel series and
helmed by stunning visualist director Timur Bekmambetovcreator of
the most successful Russian film franchise in history, the Night
Watch seriesWanted tells the tale of one apathetic nobodys
transformation into an unparalleled enforcer of justice.
In 2008, the world will be introduced to a hero for a new
generation: Wesley Gibson. 25-year-old Wes (James McAvoy) 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). After his estranged father is murdered, the
deadly sexy Fox recruits Wes into the Fraternity, a secret society
that trains Wes to avenge his dads 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 tutorsincluding the Fraternitys 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.
And as he wavers between newfound heroism and vengeance, Wes
will come to learn what no one could ever teach him: he alone
controls his destiny.
Cast: Morgan Freeman, James McAvoy, Angelina
Jolie
Director: Timur
Bekmambetov
Genre:Action/
Adventure
Language: English
Release Date:26 June 2008
Trailer - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4pWuFv48Zk
