Wild Target (2009)

A hitman tries to retire but a beautiful thief may change his plans.

Director:

Jonathan Lynn

Writers:

Lucinda Coxon (screenplay), Pierre Salvadori (film "Cible émouvante")

Stars:

Bill Nighy, Emily Blunt, Rupert Grint

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Bill Nighy	...	Victor Maynard
Emily Blunt	...	Rose
Rupert Grint	...	Tony
Rupert Everett	...	Ferguson
Eileen Atkins	...	Louisa Maynard
Martin Freeman	...	Hector Dixon
Gregor Fisher	...	Mike
Geoff Bell	...	Fabian
Rory Kinnear	...	Gerry Bailey
Duncan Duff	...	Jeweller
Graham Seed	...	Appraiser
James O'Donnell	...	Barney (as James O'Dee)
George Rainsford	...	Waiter
Alexis Rodney	...	First Hotel Receptionist
Sia Berkeley	...	Smart Hotel Receptionist

Storyline

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, Rose. He spares her life, unexpectedly acquiring in the process a young apprentice, Tony. 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.

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Plot Keywords:

apprentice | hitman | kleptomaniac | parrot | broken arm | 

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Taglines:

They said 'Take her out'. He got the wrong idea.

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for violence, some sexual content and brief strong language

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

UK France

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 June 2010 (UK)

Also Known As:

Matador em Perigo

Filming Locations:

Isle of Man

Box Office

Budget:

$8,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$23,174 (USA) (29 October 2010)

Gross:

$117,190 (USA) (10 December 2010)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Magic Light Pictures, CinemaNX, Isle of Man Film

Technical Specs

Runtime:

98 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The character played by Bill Nighy holds guns with just a thumb and middle finger, with his index on the trigger. This unusual grip is because he suffers from Dupuytren's contracture, which means he can't straighten the ring and little fingers on each hand

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Goofs

When Victor and Rose enter Victors home, they begin to talk about Victor's mother, but when Tony walks in with the Cat, the cat is facing front (Towards Victor) in the first shot, then in the second shot facing Tony, and the cat then puts it's arm over Tony's shoulder in that same shot, but again seconds later in the 3rd shot of Tony, the Cat is facing front again in the same position as the first shot.

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Quotes

Rose: It's funny because yesterday I couldn't wait to get away and now I never want to leave.
Tony: What happened in between?
Rose: Just enough.

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Connections

References Tropic Thunder (2008)

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Soundtracks

"Hotel Song"
Written & Performed by Regina Spektor
Published by EMI Music Publishing Ltd.
Courtesy of Warner Music UK Ltd.

User Reviews

Top Quality!

If your taste is really obvious commercial and/or big budget comedies then this might not be for you but if you have a soft spot for classic British comedies that are a bit quirky, don't try to hard then this should definitely be up your street.

It has an excellent cast that all play their characters perfectly although very typically.

Rupert Everett is predictably his usual self as is Bill Nighy but both quite excellently so.

I've seen a couple of negative reviews of this movie but it needs to be emphasised that it's not a mass market comedy. The story is great and the timing of some of the jokes is absolutely perfect.

This is actually one of the few films I'd like to own a copy of when it's released.