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Petits Meurtres à l'anglaise

Original title: Wild Target
  • 2010
  • Tous publics
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
42K
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Petits Meurtres à l'anglaise (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
    42K
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    • Director
      • Jonathan Lynn
    • Writers
      • Lucinda Coxon
      • Pierre Salvadori
    • Stars
      • Bill Nighy
      • Emily Blunt
      • Rupert Grint
    • 121User 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
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    • Hector Dixon
    Gregor Fisher
    Gregor Fisher
    • Mike
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    Rory Kinnear
    Rory Kinnear
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    Graham Seed
    Graham Seed
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    James O'Donnell
    James O'Donnell
    • Barney
    • (as James O'Dee)
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    Philip Battley
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    • Director
      • Jonathan Lynn
    • Writers
      • Lucinda Coxon
      • Pierre Salvadori
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    6robinski34

    'Wild' Target

    Nice little British movie about art forgery, swindling and assassination, all good fun, with a strong cast. Bill Nighy is likable as ever, although convincingly cold-blooded at the requisite moments; Emily Blunt is suitably infuriating and adorable in equal measure; and Rupert Grint cements his Brit Pack credentials, although I'd like to see him in a more serious and 'gritty' role. There isn't much for Martin Freeman (nice teeth); Rupert Everett (nice stubble) or Gregor Fisher to do, but it's good to see them nonetheless. It all feels a bit rushed to me, and the end comes on very suddenly and is all a bit too convenient, leaving a sense that it could have been more substantial and interesting given a bit more effort on the storyline, enjoyable enough though if you have a forgiving nature, definitely worth a look.
    9danielkratky

    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.
    9RainbowCastel

    An unforgettable Foot Massage !

    What can I add to a great British comedy more than other's reviews? Well, it was fresh, fun, a touch of sexiness and simply fun. (I said it twice?)

    We were 11 and if we were in US, I think we could file for a 3rd grade murder by suffocation! It was an instance in the movie when Bill Nighy said, "May I do your other foot!".

    I can tell you guys that, 7 of my friends choked instantly on the buttered pop-corns and I, as the only person in the row, tears in the eyes, still breathing, had to take care of them all.

    Coughing, tears in the eyes hitting their backs! Lucky we were not thrown out of the theater!

    It is a fresh, British humor, Classy and Cool movie. Give it a try.
    8intelearts

    My 336th Review: Excellent remake - and the funniest movie in its genre since Shooting Fish

    For those who haven't seen Ciblé Émovante from 1993 do. But Wild Target is seriously a tremendous remake.

    Very very funny and just plain good fun - this harks back to the golden age of British comedies, sidesteps (in the main) Guy Ritchie and goes for that same vibe that Shooting Fish had.

    The plot of the buttoned-down assassin and the kooky girl and the guy who gets involved by mistake is a vehicle to hang some great lines and situations on; let's just say it involves art forgery, hired guns, kleptomania, and Snowy the Cat. Brilliant stuff. Bill Nighy does his usual comic timing to perfection and he and Emily Blunt, along with the two Ruperts, Grint and Everett, bring a real sense of fun to this. Well supported and very well directed there's not much to complain about here - it's just a great comedy and taken as that you could do much worse.

    Honestly, we haven't laughed or just flat out enjoyed a film this much in a long time - it's got a wonderful vibe to it that just makes watching it fun - and after all it's nice to get back to some good old fashioned killing without all the pizazz....

    Highly recommended if you like British comedies, do try to get to see the french original, it's a corker, but this, this one is going in my collection....
    10soffe12345

    Brilliantly Funny

    Well, in contrast to the first review, i felt that this was a hilariously funny attribute to the British film industry. With continuous amusing modern slap stick humour throughout.

    I had been looking forward to the release of this film for a while, and it was far better than i had ever expected. The cinema was packed and everyone was laughing throughout the entire film, which in my experience is very rare.

    There is an incredible cast containing many well known British actors/ actresses, overall a must see film.

    Looking forward to the DVD release. Thank you. x

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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.

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    • Release date
      • July 7, 2010 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • France
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Wild Target
    • Filming locations
      • Isle of Man
    • Production companies
      • Magic Light Pictures
      • CinemaNX
      • Isle of Man Film
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    Box office

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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
      • 1h 38m(98 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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