Wanted

Wesley Gibson, a miserable office worker, discovers that his deceased father was a contract killer. He is recruited by a secret society of assassins called the Fraternity, who train him to harness his latent abilities and exact revenge. As he delves deeper into their violent world, Wesley must confront betrayal and uncover the truth about his father's death.

Wanted received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its stylish visuals, fast-paced action, and dark sense of humor. However, some critics found the plot to be convoluted and the violence excessive. Audiences generally enjoyed the film for its spectacle and unique premise.

• Praised for its inventive, hyper-stylized action sequences and relentless pacing.

• Acknowledged for its dark, often humorous take on the assassin genre.

• Criticized by some for a convoluted plot and over-the-top violence.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's thrilling action, unique visual style, and entertaining premise. Some found the story to be a bit unbelievable or the violence too extreme, but overall it was considered a fun and exciting action flick.

Nominated for two Academy Awards: Best Sound Editing and Best Visual Effects. It also won several technical awards for its visual effects.

The intricate fight choreography in the film was heavily influenced by the "bullet time" effects popularized by The Matrix series, but "Wanted" aimed to create a more fluid and dynamic visual style by bending bullets and manipulating physics.