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Wild Target
Action · Comedy · 2010
Victor Maynard is a middle-aged, solitary assassin who lives to please his formidable mother, despite his own peerless reputation for lethal efficiency. His professional routine is interrupted when he finds himself drawn to one of his intended victims. After sparing her life, he unexpectedly acquires a young apprentice. Believing Victor to be a private detective, his two new companions tag along, while he attempts to thwart the murderous attentions of his unhappy client.
Movie details
Wild Target
“They said 'Take her out'. He got the wrong idea.”
2010 Action · Comedy 1h 38m
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6.5 / 10
Community rating
Victor Maynard is a middle-aged, solitary assassin who lives to please his formidable mother, despite his own peerless reputation for lethal efficiency. His professional routine is interrupted when he finds himself drawn to one of his intended victims. After sparing her life, he unexpectedly acquires a young apprentice. Believing Victor to be a private detective, his two new companions tag along, while he attempts to thwart the murderous attentions of his unhappy client.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Wild Target?
For the defence
The Adrenaline Seeker
“If it slows down, you check your phone.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Auteur Devotee
“You watch the director, not the movie.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Jonathan Lynn
Written by
Lucinda Coxon
Bill Nighy
Victor Maynard
Emily Blunt
Rose
Rupert Grint
Tony
Rupert Everett
Ferguson
Eileen Atkins
Mother
Martin Freeman
Dixon
Geoff Bell
Fabian
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Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Auteur Devotee
“Speed as an alibi.”
The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.