WANTED

An action packed movie, 'WANTED', directed by Timur Bekmambetov, definitely includes some scenes and ideas never before seen. By me, anyways. And I have seen a fair share of action films. Unbeknown to me, this film was based on a comic. However, this film was far from simple drawings. Although I was able to call out who the main characters' father really was before you actually found out, the story line was so detailed and so well mapped out, that I almost didn't catch it. There were a few other surprise elements in the plot as well. However, the dialogue of another main character, Sloan, played by Morgan Freedman, could have been cleaned up, and was reminiscent of Samuel L. Jackson's dialogue in 'Snakes on a Plane'. Wesley, played by James McAvoy, is the protagonist in this plot, who gets drawn into "The Fraternity" by Sloan. At one point, it seems that Fox, played by Angelina Jolie, and Wesley will end up together. However, fate (as the film would put it) would not allow that.
Of course, because she is an assassin, a role we see her play alot, Jolie wears mostly black, form-fitting clothing, and of course khaki shorts with the gun belt on. McAvoy is a new face to me, but I must say that he looked very good wearing jeans and a leather jacket that belonged to his father, near the end of the film. Since there is not really a noted year for this film, I will assume that it was to take place in modern time, or in 2008, when it was released, and that the costuming was correct. There is one shot of Jolie that shows off her entire backside naked, with multiple, very intricate tattoos. There are other tattoos as well on her body that are seen throughout the film. Most are actually her own, if not all, as far as I am aware. However, the scar that the film created on her neck looked very realistic. Most of the scenes where blood was shed looked very realistic as well. So congrats to the make-up and special effects departments for a job well done.
I also have to say that the graphics department did an excellent job. However, there are two notable clips where it was clearly computer generated action. The car crash where the red car drives off of the tour bus, and at the end of the train crash, where the car descends to the bottom of the mountains. However, all other scenes looked quite real. Particularly the scenes where Jolie and McAvoy were on top of a moving train. For once, it did not look like they were standing in front of a green or blue screen. Also, the scenes where the bullets crash into each other, and the scenes where the bullets curved, though not so realistic, were phenomenal! Therefore, much applause should be awarded for that. I did not pay much attention to the dialogue since I did not note any amazing lines or conversations throughout the film.
Overall, 'WANTED' is a great action film, that had a few rough edges. But, those rough edges were greatly appreciate a welcome break from the majority of the action films made in the last few years.