Words can't do justice. "Wanted" is ultra-cool. Stunningly slick and stylish, breathlessly gravity- and death-defying. It's absolutely The Coolest thing I've seen in years! It's a similar adrenaline rush I got from seeing Neo et al. in the very first Matrix and Christian Bale as human weaponry in "Equillibrium." When you thought all the novelty was gone, along came "Wanted."
I can't describe the spectacular sequences of scenes (hyper-ballistic fights, leaps, drops, shoots, chases - humans and bullets) without revealing the 'coolness' factor of how they transpire. They've got style down to pat. The 'WOW' factor, literally jaw-dropping moments for me surpass the most recent phenomenon that is "Iron Man." Intensely bloody-violent aside, the movie is pure exhilaration from start to finish. As a comic-action movie, this one actually manages to put twists and turns into an otherwise linear storyline. Powerful performances all around. The transformation of the main lead is actually believable. While Angelina Jolie is de facto when it comes to action movies (channeling Lara Croft with a killer instinct), James McAvoy is certainly not the first (or umpteenth for that matter) that comes to mind as a super-assassin. Morgan Freeman, as always, is right for the head role. Lastly, perfect ending. I couldn't have asked for a more satisfying one. It's best to go in with a blank slate (don't read any summaries or spoilers) and leave every bit of logic at home. I may actually show up for a second round!
