Movie: Wanted

Kabeetz · 07-03-2008, 01:35 PM

Anybody else caught this?

It's starring some young dude and features performances by Angelina Jolie and Morgan Freeman.

This is one good action flick for two main reasons: A really good, interesting plot and some genuinely funny parts.

It's about this kid with a horrible 9 to 5 job and anxiety issues who becomes an assassin.

Some of the special effects are crazy, but imo a little too unrealistic. Cars spinning in the air, driving on buses, etc. a little overboard and too similar to how I usually drive but cool nonetheless.

Biter · 07-03-2008, 01:48 PM

I liked it! It was a fun popcorn flick. It, like so many films coming out this summer, was from a comic book. The big difference was the change up in story - I can't really go into it without spoiling anything, so I'll hold off for now.

I saw Hancock the other night too. I'm not sure what is up the critic's ass on this one - there was some funny, funny moments in this. I'm guessing when the story did a turn, they weren't fond of where it went.

Good summer for movies, overall - in the end it'll probably the largest box office summer we've ever seen.

getjacked · 07-03-2008, 01:54 PM

i loved wanted, over the top yeah but definitely cool

did not like hancock really at all.

Kabeetz · 07-03-2008, 01:55 PM

A huge factor in the potential for hugest summer ever is price of tickets though... they won't stop going up. 10 bucks in the tri-state suburbs.... more like 12+ in manhattan. Grrrrrr

Tweak · 07-03-2008, 01:57 PM

X Files movie in a few weeks, bitches.

<--- former X Files nerd

MR. BMJ · 07-03-2008, 02:03 PM

I'm glad this was mentioned because I was wondering how the movie was going to be liked. My initial reaction from the poreviews was that it looked cheesy with the unreal action scenes. I don't mind that too much as I am not too picky as long as the movie is still good with a decent plot. I'll have to go check it out now.

Getjacked, thanks for the Hancock heads up too. I was unsure on this one too.

I watched Sandler's movie this last weekend. It wasn't great, but it didn't suck either....give it a 'good' rating. It's probably more suited for a movie rental than a ticket at the show. It will be a good watch on video though. That guy is a NUT!!!

BMJ

Immortalis · 07-03-2008, 02:19 PM

everyone ive talked to said its an ACTION movie on gear. The plot is a lil lacking, but they've all said it doesnt make a fuck - you'll love the flick anyway.

So I am definitely going to have to check it out.

MR. BMJ · 07-03-2008, 02:26 PM

I love Angelina

Also Angelina + tattoos =

BMJ

jaleena · 07-03-2008, 02:33 PM

So with the noted oddity of the special effects...is this something that I should see on the big screen or rent? Normally I'll go big screen for pretty explosions, but if that just highlights whatever's weird about it...

Kabeetz · 07-03-2008, 02:38 PM

I don't think it's a definite either/or... I would say its worth seeing on the big screen though... while some of the effects are over the top, some ARE amazing regardless, and the camera work is nasty.

In terms of effects imagine say the bourne trilogy meets the matrix. Car chases and wild angle fight scenes.

jaleena · 07-03-2008, 02:41 PM

Thanks

Mr. Cooper · 07-03-2008, 03:36 PM

Is it just me or is Morgan Freeman the exact same character in nearly every movie? The character is charismatic and likeable, but he doesn't seem to have a ton of depth.

MR. BMJ · 07-03-2008, 03:55 PM

Speaking of Morgan Freeman and other movies.....is/was "The Bucket List" any good?

I think that's what it is called. The movie with him and Nicklaus (sp)?

BMJ

TrenAman · 07-03-2008, 03:58 PM

bucket list sucked, my lill sister said it was great, uhh next!

Am I the only one who liked Beerfest on this forum?

jaleena · 07-03-2008, 04:01 PM

I thought Beerfest was funny enough, but nothing special.

getjacked · 07-03-2008, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tweak

X Files movie in a few weeks, bitches.

<--- former X Files nerd

this will be a straight to dvd film just like the other x files movie i think

getjacked · 07-03-2008, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MR. BMJ

Speaking of Morgan Freeman and other movies.....is/was "The Bucket List" any good?

I think that's what it is called. The movie with him and Nicklaus (sp)?

BMJ

its not bad, most older folks dig it

07-03-2008, 01:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kabeetz Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: N.Y. Posts: 6,716 Rep Power: 177535	Movie: Wanted Anybody else caught this? It's starring some young dude and features performances by Angelina Jolie and Morgan Freeman. This is one good action flick for two main reasons: A really good, interesting plot and some genuinely funny parts. It's about this kid with a horrible 9 to 5 job and anxiety issues who becomes an assassin. Some of the special effects are crazy, but imo a little too unrealistic. Cars spinning in the air, driving on buses, etc. a little overboard and too similar to how I usually drive but cool nonetheless. __________________ "All you can do is stand and, worst thing you can do is panic. Use it to your advantage, avoid insanity manage. To conquer... Every obstacle, make impossible possible. Even when winning's illogical, losing's still far from optional." - T.I. "No Matter What" Last edited by Kabeetz; 07-03-2008 at 01:42 PM.

07-03-2008, 01:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
Kabeetz Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: N.Y. Posts: 6,716 Rep Power: 177535	A huge factor in the potential for hugest summer ever is price of tickets though... they won't stop going up. 10 bucks in the tri-state suburbs.... more like 12+ in manhattan. Grrrrrr __________________ "All you can do is stand and, worst thing you can do is panic. Use it to your advantage, avoid insanity manage. To conquer... Every obstacle, make impossible possible. Even when winning's illogical, losing's still far from optional." - T.I. "No Matter What"

07-03-2008, 01:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
Tweak Protein whey scented Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Banana phone Posts: 3,858 Rep Power: 289219	X Files movie in a few weeks, bitches. <--- former X Files nerd __________________ Tweak's Training Log

07-03-2008, 02:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
MR. BMJ EXECUTIVE MODERATOR Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 9,483 Rep Power: 180052	I'm glad this was mentioned because I was wondering how the movie was going to be liked. My initial reaction from the poreviews was that it looked cheesy with the unreal action scenes. I don't mind that too much as I am not too picky as long as the movie is still good with a decent plot. I'll have to go check it out now. Getjacked, thanks for the Hancock heads up too. I was unsure on this one too. I watched Sandler's movie this last weekend. It wasn't great, but it didn't suck either....give it a 'good' rating. It's probably more suited for a movie rental than a ticket at the show. It will be a good watch on video though. That guy is a NUT!!! BMJ __________________ "No researcher has made a human bigger than a dumb-shit bodybuilder."---Dan Duchaine (12/18/97) BMJ...aka...."SPANKY"

07-03-2008, 02:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
MR. BMJ EXECUTIVE MODERATOR Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 9,483 Rep Power: 180052	I love Angelina Also Angelina + tattoos = BMJ __________________ "No researcher has made a human bigger than a dumb-shit bodybuilder."---Dan Duchaine (12/18/97) BMJ...aka...."SPANKY"

07-03-2008, 01:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
getjacked TRAPASAURUS Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 946 Rep Power: 42183	i loved wanted, over the top yeah but definitely cool did not like hancock really at all.

07-03-2008, 02:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
Immortalis The Prophet Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 3,286 Rep Power: 126120	everyone ive talked to said its an ACTION movie on gear. The plot is a lil lacking, but they've all said it doesnt make a fuck - you'll love the flick anyway. So I am definitely going to have to check it out.

07-03-2008, 02:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
jaleena I can has yoke pls? Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: alarmingly hot Posts: 313 Rep Power: 37071	So with the noted oddity of the special effects...is this something that I should see on the big screen or rent? Normally I'll go big screen for pretty explosions, but if that just highlights whatever's weird about it...

07-03-2008, 02:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
Kabeetz Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: N.Y. Posts: 6,716 Rep Power: 177535	I don't think it's a definite either/or... I would say its worth seeing on the big screen though... while some of the effects are over the top, some ARE amazing regardless, and the camera work is nasty. In terms of effects imagine say the bourne trilogy meets the matrix. Car chases and wild angle fight scenes. __________________ "All you can do is stand and, worst thing you can do is panic. Use it to your advantage, avoid insanity manage. To conquer... Every obstacle, make impossible possible. Even when winning's illogical, losing's still far from optional." - T.I. "No Matter What"

07-03-2008, 02:41 PM	#11 (permalink)
jaleena I can has yoke pls? Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: alarmingly hot Posts: 313 Rep Power: 37071	Thanks

07-03-2008, 03:36 PM	#12 (permalink)
Mr. Cooper Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 197 Rep Power: 10860	Is it just me or is Morgan Freeman the exact same character in nearly every movie? The character is charismatic and likeable, but he doesn't seem to have a ton of depth.

07-03-2008, 03:55 PM	#13 (permalink)
MR. BMJ EXECUTIVE MODERATOR Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 9,483 Rep Power: 180052	Speaking of Morgan Freeman and other movies.....is/was "The Bucket List" any good? I think that's what it is called. The movie with him and Nicklaus (sp)? BMJ __________________ "No researcher has made a human bigger than a dumb-shit bodybuilder."---Dan Duchaine (12/18/97) BMJ...aka...."SPANKY"

07-03-2008, 03:58 PM	#14 (permalink)
TrenAman Healing to Suffer Again Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: C-Town Posts: 2,552 Rep Power: 85781	bucket list sucked, my lill sister said it was great, uhh next! Am I the only one who liked Beerfest on this forum? __________________ alive to live, not to believe. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTYUaPIDzdI

07-03-2008, 04:01 PM	#15 (permalink)
jaleena I can has yoke pls? Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: alarmingly hot Posts: 313 Rep Power: 37071	I thought Beerfest was funny enough, but nothing special.

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