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Target Practice: Emily Blunt on Wild Target
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Take dead aim at action-packed laughs with this killer comedy featuring an all-star cast. Emily Blunt steals the show as Rose, a free-spirited thief who finds herself in the cross hairs of a world-class assassin named Victor (Bill Nighy). But when Victor spares Rose’s life, the lonely hearted hitman sets off an outrageous chain of events that turn both their worlds upside down. Joined by a gun-toting apprentice (Rupert Grint), the unlikely trio teams up to thwart the murderous intentions of Victor’s unhappy client.
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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
WILD TARGET (2009) is one of the most enjoyable, relaxing and hilarious films I have ever seen. The British have a way with this kind of black comedy that we have yet to perfect, though we try.
The legendary assassin Victor Maynard (Bill Nighy in yet another cool-as-a-cucumber role of a lifetime) is reaching a midlife crisis. He falls for his latest hit, young swindler Rose (Emily Blunt in a role that actually fits her well). As she throws him off his game initially, he begins to like her immensely.
A fateful encounter in a parking garage introduces them to each other and to Tony (a sweet Rupert Grint), a bisexual pothead garage attendant who saves first the life of Rose, then Victor. They flee together, and a sort of sweet madness ensues.
It is not what you'd expect, and were it not for occasional foul scenes (which we can bear with a guffaw) I'd recommend such caliber of comedy for children. Sadly, black comedy of this caliber is not for children's innocent eyes. But here I'll leave this fantastic film, for you to discover and judge.
The cast is rounded out by crooked art collector Ferguson (Rupert Everett, appearing apparently because he needs the work) and the immortal Aileen Atkins as Victor's former-assassin mother and first teacher. (In a bit of a snit, she excoriates Victor for his crisis: "A Beretta! The gun of princes! For your SEVENTH birthday!") Also moving to me was Victor's white cat Snowy, who has the most wonderful MEOW.
With all the great talent here and others whose names I'm too tired to mention, I have to say a word about Rupert Grint. Rupert's a handsome, rising star with a flair for sweetness, drama and comedic skills I have often compared to those of Buster Keaton. Sometimes I wonder if old Buster from Kansas and Rupert from Stevenage are somehow related.
Rupert is the busiest of the HARRY POTTER 'children', with two excellent films under his belt already (CHERRYBOMB and DRIVING LESSONS). This, his third major film with major work to show for it, is his third film off the POTTER reservation. Here's a toast: a long and successful career for Rupert!
And a long, cult-classic status for WILD TARGET ... one of the best films (for its genre) that I have ever seen.
WILD TARGET is an English remake of the French film "Cible émouvante" (1993) - which I am now anxious to see. I understand the great Jean Rochefort plays "Victor Meynard" in this original version.
The legendary assassin Victor Maynard (Bill Nighy in yet another cool-as-a-cucumber role of a lifetime) is reaching a midlife crisis. He falls for his latest hit, young swindler Rose (Emily Blunt in a role that actually fits her well). As she throws him off his game initially, he begins to like her immensely.
A fateful encounter in a parking garage introduces them to each other and to Tony (a sweet Rupert Grint), a bisexual pothead garage attendant who saves first the life of Rose, then Victor. They flee together, and a sort of sweet madness ensues.
It is not what you'd expect, and were it not for occasional foul scenes (which we can bear with a guffaw) I'd recommend such caliber of comedy for children. Sadly, black comedy of this caliber is not for children's innocent eyes. But here I'll leave this fantastic film, for you to discover and judge.
The cast is rounded out by crooked art collector Ferguson (Rupert Everett, appearing apparently because he needs the work) and the immortal Aileen Atkins as Victor's former-assassin mother and first teacher. (In a bit of a snit, she excoriates Victor for his crisis: "A Beretta! The gun of princes! For your SEVENTH birthday!") Also moving to me was Victor's white cat Snowy, who has the most wonderful MEOW.
With all the great talent here and others whose names I'm too tired to mention, I have to say a word about Rupert Grint. Rupert's a handsome, rising star with a flair for sweetness, drama and comedic skills I have often compared to those of Buster Keaton. Sometimes I wonder if old Buster from Kansas and Rupert from Stevenage are somehow related.
Rupert is the busiest of the HARRY POTTER 'children', with two excellent films under his belt already (CHERRYBOMB and DRIVING LESSONS). This, his third major film with major work to show for it, is his third film off the POTTER reservation. Here's a toast: a long and successful career for Rupert!
And a long, cult-classic status for WILD TARGET ... one of the best films (for its genre) that I have ever seen.
WILD TARGET is an English remake of the French film "Cible émouvante" (1993) - which I am now anxious to see. I understand the great Jean Rochefort plays "Victor Meynard" in this original version.
19 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
Bill Nighy has a following in my store no matter what the film's theme is, and in this case he plays his age and character beautifully.
The story follows an aging hit man revered as the best at what he does, but an assignment to snuff a young klepto/con-artist played adequately by Ms. Blunt goes awry and the fun begins. It is like a bumbling Stooges act for the middle of the film as he decides to protect her instead, while also apprenticing a hapless young man. Nighy's mom is a little over-the-top by Eileen Atkins who I last saw in the nice film Evening, and the remaining cast is average to overly cheesy. The comedy tried to be dark as the body count goes up, but Nighy carries this overall without letting it get too slapstick.
The Blu specs are solid as the picture is clear, so much so that the background failings can be obvious (can see the rain outside nearby windows when they are trying to make it look sunny, crew reflections, etc.) and the DTS is mixed nicely. The car chase scenes are where the channels get used the most and it surrounds you just right. Unfortunately though Fox once again dumps this BD with nothing extra. The "On Target with Emily Blunt" lasts a few minutes and is immediately forgettable. You really want to have there be a making of documentary or commentary as quite a few questions come up about the production (why he holds the gun in such an obscure way throughout the film, locations, etc). 3.5 for the film and .5 for the Blu specs. Region coded A with English language only and subs in same. A light comedy that does not take itself too seriously, enjoy.
The story follows an aging hit man revered as the best at what he does, but an assignment to snuff a young klepto/con-artist played adequately by Ms. Blunt goes awry and the fun begins. It is like a bumbling Stooges act for the middle of the film as he decides to protect her instead, while also apprenticing a hapless young man. Nighy's mom is a little over-the-top by Eileen Atkins who I last saw in the nice film Evening, and the remaining cast is average to overly cheesy. The comedy tried to be dark as the body count goes up, but Nighy carries this overall without letting it get too slapstick.
The Blu specs are solid as the picture is clear, so much so that the background failings can be obvious (can see the rain outside nearby windows when they are trying to make it look sunny, crew reflections, etc.) and the DTS is mixed nicely. The car chase scenes are where the channels get used the most and it surrounds you just right. Unfortunately though Fox once again dumps this BD with nothing extra. The "On Target with Emily Blunt" lasts a few minutes and is immediately forgettable. You really want to have there be a making of documentary or commentary as quite a few questions come up about the production (why he holds the gun in such an obscure way throughout the film, locations, etc). 3.5 for the film and .5 for the Blu specs. Region coded A with English language only and subs in same. A light comedy that does not take itself too seriously, enjoy.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Kona
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Format:DVD
Victor Maynard (Bill Nighy) is an erudite, posh gentleman who also happens to be a professional hit man. Hired to terminate Rosie (Emily Blunt), a pretty young thief, he instead falls for her. On the run from the men who hired him, they are accompanied by a confused stoner (Rupert Grint) as they hide out till the coast is clear.
I always enjoy the wonderful Bill Nighy and he has many witty scenes early on; unfortunately, none of them are shared with Blunt or Grint. Blunt's character is thoroughly unlikable and she has no romantic chemistry with Victor; Grint's drifter serves no purpose in the story, he's awkward, and mumbles his dialogue. The film starts out promising enough as we watch Victor alone, but once the three come together it's absurd and silly.
This is an okay rental, just don't expect big laughs or a plausible script.
I always enjoy the wonderful Bill Nighy and he has many witty scenes early on; unfortunately, none of them are shared with Blunt or Grint. Blunt's character is thoroughly unlikable and she has no romantic chemistry with Victor; Grint's drifter serves no purpose in the story, he's awkward, and mumbles his dialogue. The film starts out promising enough as we watch Victor alone, but once the three come together it's absurd and silly.
This is an okay rental, just don't expect big laughs or a plausible script.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars
Too bad!!
We love Bill Nighy and noted this funny concept with Rupert Everett and Emily Blunt, but alas, don't buy this and hope for another "Love Actually." Not even close. Read more
Published 23 hours ago by Strong Reader
5.0 out of 5 stars
Charming.
Very re-watchable, Funny, sexy, good story, and a great soundtrack. And, it has the Weasley kid in it to boot!
Published 12 days ago by Ian Parks
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wild Target
Kooky, whacky, and all such adjectives. It's also hilarious, and a lot of fun. If you don't like darker comedies, probz not for ya.
Published 26 days ago by Dorathea
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Movie
Movie is hilarious...highly entertaining with a mixture of great actors. The movie is off beat and Emily Blunt is at her best!
Published 1 month ago by Jane
4.0 out of 5 stars
An Enjoyable Movie and Fun
About a hit-man (Bill Nighy) -- henpecked by his mother -- who cannot quite bring himself to assassinate the beautiful Rose (Emily Blunt). Read more
Published 1 month ago by Lawrence Wegeman, Jr.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excruciatingly funny - Rupert Grin was a revelation.
Emily Blunt having already acted as Bill Nighy's daughter in another film, this time captures his unwilling heart in a rollicking adventure, with Rupert Grint a hilarious unwitting... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Edward Brennan
4.0 out of 5 stars
fun, different movie
Quirky movie that is fun. I love the actors who are in it and together they are fun. It's off beat and something different. I had seen it on TV and wanted to own it.
Published 1 month ago by Pamela Largent
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Fun
Love Bill Nighy & Emily Blunt...& this is a great comedy done in the British-way with great panache! I'm sure you will enjoy the film.
Published 1 month ago by P. Hirsch
4.0 out of 5 stars
Unexpected
Several laugh out loud moments due to a great cast and comic timing. Best part includes an elderly woman with a shotgun. Great fun!
Published 2 months ago by Melissa A Mathisen
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great movie!
This movie had awesome actors and was so funny! Was kind of weird, but like I said it was hilarious.
Published 2 months ago by Alyssa Watson
