Is Wanted Worth Watching? Honest Movie Review & Audience Verdict (2010)

📖 The Core Premise

With the release of Wanted (2010), audiences are invited back into the world of Action. At its heart, the film explores complex themes wrapped in a compelling storyline. As the plot unfolds, we see characters navigating a world where stakes are high. "Amarnath (Rajat Ganguly) is an opposition party leader and wants to stage his own attempted assassination to garner the sympathy vote in the upcoming election. His colleague Shubhankar Banerjee (Biplab Chatterjee) hooks him up with Raja (Jeet). Ganguly is killed by Joy (Indrajit Chakraborty). Police immediately surround the skyscraper. Raja assumes that Joy has died in the accident. Raja goes to the top of the building with the police in pursuit. A passing train offers Raja an escape with a rope to land on the train."

🎬 Performance & Direction

A movie's success often hinges on its execution. Jeet attempts to elevate the material, but the direction leaves them with little to work with. The direction aims to balance pacing with character development, a hallmark of good Action. While there are moments of brilliance, the pacing occasionally dips.

🤔 Why You Should Watch (or Skip)

Is Wanted worth your time? If you appreciate Action films that take risks, this is likely a decent one-time watch. However, if you are looking for a flawless masterpiece, you might find some plot points predictable.

🏆 Final Verdict

Ultimately, Wanted misses the mark on several fronts. With a runtime of 153 minutes, it asks for a significant time investment, but for the right audience, it pays off.

Our recommendation: Skip It.