Based upon Mark Millar’s explosive graphic novel series and helmed by stunning visualist Timur Berkmambetov, creator of the most successful Russian film franchise in history, the “Night Watch Series,” and “Day Watch,” “Wanted” tells the tale of one apathetic nobody’s transformation into an unparalleled enforcer of justice.

More exactly, it is the story of a young man named Wesley Gibson, (James McAvoy), 25, whose life is nothing out of the ordinary. His boss terrorizes him, his girlfriend is cheating on him with his best friend, and he is nearly killed while refilling a prescription at the store.

But all is about to change soon after the assassination of his father, when he learns he was the leader of a mysterious organization of assassins whose only goal was to keep this world safe. Here is the moment when he meets Fox, portrayed by super sexy Angelina Jolie, who tells him she knew his father, “one of the greatest assassins who ever lived.” Fox takes Wesley to meet Sloan (Morgan Freeman), leader of a centuries-old order of killers called The Fraternity.

Trained by Sloan and his team, including Fox, Wesley will try to fill his father’s shoes. Wesley is the only one who can avenge his father’s death if he survives Fox’s brutal training regimen.

He enters a new life and must deal with the most dangerous and evil people in the world. He becomes the right hand of the super scientist Professor Seltzer, who is a member of the leading council of the Fraternity.

All in all, the story of the movie appears to have nothing spectacular. Since kids, we’ve liked stories about “no ones” becoming heroes over night, (“over night” is too much said, as this “no one” has to pass through some tests in order to gain experience and initiate himself) changing the world into a better one. I guess this is the whole point of the movie, a movie that invites us to be kids again and to wonder if this is one of the stories that were read to us in early childhood.

The familiarity of the story doesn't help Bekmambetov’s cause. When it's not stealing from "The Matrix,'' "Wanted'' takes a page from "Star Wars,'' none of which would be bothersome if it weren't so obvious.

If the story doesn’t impress very much, the movie wins big when it comes to the actors involved in this scenario. In fact, what Bekmambetov is trying to do is to sell the nonsense with the help of an A-list cast.

James McAvoy is known for his breakthrough roles in a pair of award-winning dramas – “The Last King of Scotland” and “Atonement.” McAvoy himself admitted to have spoken to his inner boy when playing the role in “Wanted.”

“I got to satisfy the 16-year-old boy’s yearning to break things and jump up and down and beat people up,” he told Reuters in an interview.

Of course, everyone knows Jolie from “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” and “Tomb Raider,” so it is not hard to imagine she plays the tough one in this movie as well. And this kind of roles fits her perfectly. Jolie is in her elements: cars, guns, tattoos, action. In fact, her talents are best showcased when she’s simply required to smolder. And let’s not forget her sex-appeal, that adds magnetism to the movie whenever she is on the screen, which, lets’ say it, happens rarely.

Maybe her next role in “Changeling,” a more serious mystery film directed by Clint Eastwood, will impress us more.

The cast of “Wanted” continues to grow more impressive with the addition of the great Morgan Freeman. His role is very similar to that of Liam Neeson in “Batman Begins.” Freeman was last seen as The Boss in “Lucky Number Seven.” The actor has a whole slew of new films coming our way including “Evan Almighty.”

What’s left to say? If you’re looking for memorable dialogue and gripping drama then you better forget about this movie and stay in line for another appearance of these actors. If you’re craving for special effects and high-wire acts then “Wanted” should meet your expectations.

Wanted: Opens on June 27 nationwide

Based on a story by Mr. Brandt and Mr. Haas and the comic books by Mark Millar and JG Jones

Rated: R for strong bloody violence throughout, pervasive language and some sexuality, big honking guns wielded as compensatory devices

Cast: James McAvoy, Morgan Freeman, Angelina Jolie, Terence Stamp, Thomas Kretschmann.
Directed by: Timur Bekmambetov
Written by: Michael Brandt, Derek Haas and Chris Morgan
Edited by: David Brenner
Music by: Danny Elfman
Produced by: Marc Platt, Jim Lemley, Jason Netter and Iain Smith
Released by: Universal Pictures
Running time: 110 minutes