Wild Target 20th Century Fox Directed By: Jonathan Lynn Starring: Bill Nighy, Emily Blunt, Rupert Grint Purchase Online Official Site   The Short: Dinner for Schmucks might not be the best Rudd/Carell movie that the duo has starred in. Still, if you’re looking for something funny to watch, this is a good way to go.    What happens when an assassin gets soft? According to Wild Target, not good things. Wild Target stars Bill Nighy as Victor Maynard, a famed assassin who’s famous for really not being famous. He’s got an unblemished reputation for doing his job better than anyone else can do it. When he gets a hit that he can’t follow through with, killing Rose (Emily Blunt) Victor’s life changes drastically and the  laughs start. As it turns out, Victor is 55 years old, the same age that his father was when he was born. So his mother is putting the pressure on for him to find a mate and make a kid to carry on the assassin legacy that their family has put together. About this time, Victor gets a hit on a con-woman that had her last deal blow up in her face. She’s good at what she does, but she still lies and cheats her way through life in an eccentric manner. Victor develops some kind of crush on Rose and when he gets the opportunity to kill her in a parking garage, he saves her instead and ends up running over the young nomad Tony (Rupert Grint.) The three then load up into Rose’s mini and they flee to Victor’s hideout in the country away from a bunch of people who now want them all dead. Bill Nighy is an underrated actor for comedy. He’s hilarious here just like he was in his last outing with Pirate Radio. He keeps the audience on its toes and delivers a top-notch performance. I don’t think that there’s anyone out there that can deliver a casual joke better than Bill Nighy and he does this for an hour and a half in Wild Target. Rupert Grint also delivers a great performance as Tony. He plays young and goofy very well in all of the Harry Potter movies and he does it well here too. Emily Blunt does a good job in her role too, but they didn’t write her character that well with this movie. She’s funny yes, and a lot of what she does is hilarious, but she’s not likable for ¾ of the movie and that’s a problem. When she’s being absolutely mean to Victor, and all his problems could be solved by offing her, and he’s killed hundreds of people… don’t you think that he would have found an opportunity? Of course that’s the point of the movie, but she’s that awful towards him. That’s slight off the mark in the writing of the movie and its lone problem. Other than that it’s a fun light comedy that’s slightly dark, but fun to watch. Bill Nighy makes Wild Target a fun movie to watch. It’s not as good as Nighy’s other movies like Love Actually or Pirate Radio, but it’s got several laughs throughout, some fantastic music supervision, and plenty to watch through at least once. If you’re looking for something you haven’t seen to watch and enjoy this would be it.                     QUIZ: ARE YOU THE ASSASSIN, THE BEAUTY OR THE CLUELESS SIDEKICK? Fast-paced British comedy WILD TARGET, coming to Blu-ray and DVD on Feb. 8, aims to kill with lively performances by Emily Blunt (The Devil Wears Prada), Rupert Grint (Harry Potter Series) and Bill Nighy (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows). The trio attempts to thwart the murderous intentions of various criminals, resulting in comedic mayhem. Take this quiz to determine if your WILD TARGET alter ego is the cunning assassin, the classic beauty, or a clueless sidekick!   You’d never leave home without… A. A .30-caliber pistol – because you never know when you’ll need it B. A curling iron – luscious locks never go out of style C. A Rubik’s cube – solving puzzles pass the time so quickly You are attending a black-tie event on a super-secret spy mission. What do you wear? A. A fitted cat-suit with killer boots – it’ll make scaling the walls much easier B. A gorgeous designer dress with sky-high stilettos – you enjoy making a grand entrance C. Blue jeans with comfy sneakers – in case you need to make a fast getaway What is your ‘favourite’ meal of the day? A. Bangers and mash – hearty sausages and potatoes give you sustenance for hours B. Afternoon tea time – dainty sandwiches and delicious scones satisfy your sweet tooth C. Fish and chips – they’re available at any pub and pair well with a pint of lager! You’re home at night and hear a suspicious noise outside. What nearby object do you use to defend yourself? A. The Japanese samurai sword hanging on the wall as a display B. The baseball bat from your childhood hidden under the bed C. The spoon you were using to eat a frozen yogurt What is your daily skincare regiment? A. Washing your face with soap in the shower B. Using a cleansing exfoliant and moisturizing masque, plus getting 8 hours of sleep and drinking plenty of water every day C. What’s moisturizer? What is the perfect spy gift for you? A. A pair of fake glasses with hidden camera in the frames B. A clutch handbag with voice recorder C. A flower pin that squirts water How do you get into an exclusive Friday night party? A. Go around to the back door and pick the lock B. Charm the doorman into letting you past the velvet ropes C. Befriend a stranger in the queue and sneak in with their group Mostly A’s: You’re the “Assassin!” You love thrilling spy games, international mystery, and delectable intrigue. You possess razor-sharp marksman skills and cunning intellect that is sure to get you out of any stick situation, just like Bill Nighy’s character, “Victor,” in WILD TARGET. Mostly B’s: You’re the “Beauty!” You have an effortless glow that only a confident, sexy woman can possess, just like Emily Blunt’s character, “Rose,” in WILD TARGET. When not flirting your way out of disaster, you can be found shopping at malls, getting a manicure, and getting some much-needed pampering at a day spa! Mostly C’s: You’re the “Clueless Sidekick!” You are the true life of the party with your off-beat humour and comical reactions, similar to Rupert Grint’s character, “Tony,” in WILD TARGET. Your obliviousness to dangerous situations can land you in serious hot water…. Luckily, you have trustworthy friends to help you out!

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