Wanted Review

I saw the trailer for "Wanted," several months ago and immediately knew I couldn't wait to see it. By the end of the 30-second teaser, my pulse was already racing. Generally, when I get really excited about a movie, I hype it up too much in my mind and am often let down when I actually see the movie. This was definitely NOT the case with "Wanted."

The cast is amazing. You know a movie is quality when Morgan Freeman decides he's going to be in it. Angelina Jolie adds the crazy sex appeal we have come to expect, and love, from her. But "Wanted" could never be "Wanted" without James McAvoy. I read somewhere that McAvoy does for "Wanted" what Dustin Hoffman did for "The Graduate." And I completely agree. McAvoy, of "Atonement" and "Becoming Jane" fame, adds a completely new dimension to the action movie. His journey from "average joe loser" to "dauntless assassin" was really great to watch because he plays both roles so well.

But let's not forget the special effects. The whole movie is visual candy. Seriously, this is the most impressed I've been since I first saw "The Matrix." Bullets hitting other bullets in midair, cool rewind effects, not to mention one of the greatest car chases I've ever seen. Be warned though, this movie completely deserves its "R" rating. If you don't like cursing, guns, bullets, blood and violence in general, go see "WALL-E" (also an excellent movie). But, if you're looking for a great escape and a lot of high-adrenaline fun, "Wanted" is definitely for you.

Oh, it also has one of the coolest last lines...EVER. Enjoy!