Wild Target (2010)

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 (Bill Nighy) is a middle-aged, solitary assassin, who lives to please his formidable mother, Louisa (Dame Eileen Atkins), 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 (Emily Blunt). He spares her life, unexpectedly acquiring in the process a young apprentice, Tony (Rupert Grint). 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 | bodyguard | hitman | assassin | rembrant painting | 

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Taglines:

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

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Genres:

Action | Comedy | Crime

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

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

Did You Know?

Trivia

Emily Blunt appeared in this movie with Martin Freeman. Blunt's husband, John Krasinski, played Freeman's role of Jim Halpert on the American version of The Office (2005).

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Goofs

(at around 35 mins) As Victor is leaning back against the brick wall with the headphones on you can clearly see that the wall is painted to appear to be brick but is not actually brick.

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Quotes

[Victor, Rose and Tony are being held at gunpoint by Dixon and Fabian]
Victor Maynard: Did they torture you?
Rose: No, I gave them your address straight away.
Victor Maynard: Good girl.
[She beams]

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Crazy Credits

The first item in the "Thanks to" section of the rolling credits reads: "ASHMOLEUM MUSEUM, UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD for use of 'Paul Cezanne Near Auvers-sur-Oise', oil on canvas, 46 x 55cm. This painting was stolen on 1 January 2000 and has not been recovered." Apparently, this theft indeed did occur. Note, the movie was filmed in 2009.

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Connections

Remake of Cible émouvante (1993)

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Soundtracks

New Soul
Written, Composed & Performed by Yael Naim (as Yaël Naim)
Arranged by David Donatien
© 2007 Lili Louise Musique
Administered by Warner Chappel Music Publishing France
Courtesy of Warner Music UK Ltd

User Reviews

I was laughing hard the entire time and it's a fell good movie till the end. Watch it, it's truly worth it.

WILD TARGET – CATCH IT ( B+ ) Wild Target is quirky little fun; I had great time watching it. It was really funny and hilarious. I always love smart movies where the characters are not trying to be funny but the situation and dialogues make it funny. Bill Nighy as a Hit Man is amazing, it was so good to see him under play the character and bring the smartness and sharpness to it. Emily Blunt is so radiant, the moment she comes on the screen the whole screen just light up. I truly love her and this time she was really hilarious. She looks gorgeous as always and her chemistry with Bill Nighy and Rupert Grint is startling. Rupert Grint is breaking off the Harry Porter fantasy genre and it's the right type of role for him. He was funny and completes the wacky trio. Rupert Everett and his team were good. Overall I was laughing hard the entire time and it's a fell good movie till the end. Watch it, it's truly worth it.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

UK France

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 June 2010 (UK)

Also Known As:

Agrios stohos

Filming Locations:

Baconsfield Terrace Road, London, England, UK

Box Office

Budget:

$8,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$23,174, 31 October 2010

Gross USA:

$108,589

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$3,494,154

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