Wild Target - 8 stars out of 10

Wild Target - 8 stars out of 10

"Wild Target" may not have thrilled the critics but it is wildly entertaining.  This cheeky British action comedy is the perfect blend of humor, violence, and love story.  “Knight and Day” should take some notes.  The writers constantly poke fun at assassin movies, taking seemingly serious thematic material and creating utter absurdity.  The true key to this film's success is the chemistry between Bill Nighty, Emily Blunt, and Rupert Grint.  The three opposing personalities (stuffy/non-emotional, uninhibited/sly, nervous/dimwitted) constantly enhance each other.  The plot is nothing too special but serves as a vehicle to let these personalities shine.  The story uses irony and clever dialogue to create one long amusement which keeps you wanting more.  If you've been to London, you'll love the sights (especially inside of the National Gallery).  The film ends with a less-than-clever-but-appropriate conclusion that wraps the entire story up.  "Wild Target" isn't the best comedy or the most innovative, but it will make you laugh out loud as these likeable characters move from point A to point B.