Wanted

A 2008 American action film directed by Timur Bekmambetov, written by Michael Brandt, Derek Haas, and Chris Morgan, and based on the comic book series by Mark Millar and J.G. Jones. The story follows Wesley Gibson (James McAvoy), an office worker whose mundane life is turned upside down when he meets the mysterious Fox (Angelina Jolie). She reveals that his estranged father was a professional assassin who was recently murdered, and that Wesley has inherited his father's superhuman abilities. Fox introduces him to the Fraternity, a secret society of assassins led by Sloan (Morgan Freeman), where Wesley undergoes rigorous training to harness his newfound skills, including the ability to curve bullets. As he delves deeper into the Fraternity's operations, Wesley begins to question their true intentions and faces moral challenges that force him to reconsider his role in their world. The film blends action, fantasy, and thriller elements, delivering visually stunning sequences and exploring themes of identity and destiny.