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Wild Target

  • 2010
  • PG-13
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
41K
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Rupert Grint, Bill Nighy, and Emily Blunt in Wild Target (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, 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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A hit-man tries to retire but a beautiful thief may change his plans.A hit-man tries to retire but a beautiful thief may change his plans.A hit-man tries to retire but a beautiful thief may change his plans.

  • Director
    • Jonathan Lynn
  • Writers
    • Lucinda Coxon
    • Pierre Salvadori
  • Stars
    • Bill Nighy
    • Emily Blunt
    • Rupert Grint
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    41K
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    • Director
      • Jonathan Lynn
    • Writers
      • Lucinda Coxon
      • Pierre Salvadori
    • Stars
      • Bill Nighy
      • Emily Blunt
      • Rupert Grint
    • 119User reviews
    • 64Critic reviews
    • 41Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Bill Nighy
    Bill Nighy
    • Victor Maynard
    Emily Blunt
    Emily Blunt
    • Rose
    Rupert Grint
    Rupert Grint
    • Tony
    Rupert Everett
    Rupert Everett
    • Ferguson
    Eileen Atkins
    Eileen Atkins
    • Louisa Maynard
    Martin Freeman
    Martin Freeman
    • Hector Dixon
    Gregor Fisher
    Gregor Fisher
    • Mike
    Geoff Bell
    Geoff Bell
    • Fabian
    Rory Kinnear
    Rory Kinnear
    • Gerry Bailey
    Duncan Duff
    Duncan Duff
    • Jeweller
    Graham Seed
    Graham Seed
    • Appraiser
    James O'Donnell
    James O'Donnell
    • Barney
    • (as James O'Dee)
    George Rainsford
    George Rainsford
    • Waiter
    Alexis Rodney
    Alexis Rodney
    • First Hotel Receptionist
    Sia Berkeley
    Sia Berkeley
    • Smart Hotel Receptionist
    Jenny Crosdale
    • Hotel Maid
    Philip Battley
    Philip Battley
    • Hotel Barman
    Neil D'Souza
    Neil D'Souza
    • Garage Attendant
    • Director
      • Jonathan Lynn
    • Writers
      • Lucinda Coxon
      • Pierre Salvadori
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    • Trivia
      Victor Maynard (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.
    • Goofs
      When Victor is massaging Rose's feet, in the close ups you can tell that a hand double is used because all 5 fingers are straight; however, Bill Nighy has Dupuytren's contracture which means that the last two fingers on both hands are permanently pointing inwards. This is visible in the wide shots.
    • Quotes

      [repeated line]

      Rose: What do you weigh?

    • 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.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Summer Special 2010/11 (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      Hotel Song
      Written & Performed by Regina Spektor
      Published by EMI Music Publishing Ltd.
      Courtesy of Warner Music UK Ltd.

    User reviews119

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    9/10

    An interesting and entertaining comedy.

    I thoroughly enjoyed this film and found the story to be original and funny throughout. Emily Blunt plays an extremely sexy con-artist who crosses paths with an up-tight Bill Nighy playing a professional assassin hired to kill her.

    The characters are likable and well-cast. Bill Nighy and Emily Blunt strike up a modern day love-story that is unconventional and yet somehow totally believable. The family bond that is established with Rupert Grint as the adopted son worked very well and was charming.

    If you want to see something different, interesting and funny then I really recommend giving this film a chance.
    • danielkratky
    • Jun 19, 2010
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    • Release date
      • June 18, 2010 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • France
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Sát Thủ Học Việc
    • Filming locations
      • Isle of Man
    • Production companies
      • Magic Light Pictures
      • CinemaNX
      • Isle of Man Film
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    • Budget
      • $8,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $108,589
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $23,174
      • Oct 31, 2010
    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,494,154
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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