Doormat Wesley Gibson is an office worker whose life is going nowhere. He meets a sexy woman named Fox and discovers that his recently murdered father - whom Wesley never knew - belonged to the Fraternity, a secret society of assassins which takes its orders from Fate itself. Fox and Sloan, the Fraternity's leader, teach Wesley, through intense training, to tap into dormant powers and hone his innate killing skills. Though he enjoys his newfound abilities, he begins to suspect that there is more to the Fraternity than meets the eye.
"Wanted" tells the story of Wesley Gibson, an ordinary office worker who discovers he's the son of a famous assassin. He joins a secret society of assassins and learns to control his hidden abilities, like bending bullets and reacting super fast. The movie has lots of action and adventure, and you can learn vocabulary related to work, weapons, and emotions, such as "cubicle," "munitions," and "anxiety." You'll also hear expressions like "go fuck yourself," which is rude but common in informal English. The movie explores themes of destiny, betrayal, and finding your true self. You'll see a range of emotions, from fear and anger to determination and excitement. The characters use both formal and informal language, and there are some intense dialogues that can help you understand how people express strong emotions in English. The fast-paced action keeps the story engaging, which can make learning more fun. Be aware, though, that there is a lot of swearing in this film. Watching "Wanted" can be a helpful way to improve your English listening and comprehension skills. The subtitles can help you follow along with the dialogue and learn new words. The varied language used in the film exposes you to different styles of speaking. Although the violence and strong language might not be suitable for everyone, if you enjoy action movies, "Wanted" could be a motivating and entertaining way to enhance your English.
Here are the first 15 of the more difficult words in Wanted:
