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Wanted Man

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Johansen (Dolph Lundgren) is an aging detective, whose outdated policing methods have given the department a recent public relations problem. To save his job, he is sent to Mexico to extradite a female witness (Christina Villa) to the murders of two DEA agents. Once there, he finds not only his old opinions challenged, but that bad hombres on both sides of the border are now gunning for him and his witness.
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Phil Hoad Guardian Even by the standards of action movie characterisation, Lundgren only fleetingly probes or ironises. Rated: 2/5 Mar 26, 2024 Full Review Emiliano Basile EscribiendoCine Wanted Man reaches its peak when considered as an action film with a critical perspective on racism. In this aspect, it stands out among other similar products of the genre. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 5/10 May 13, 2024 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews A routine but inert B-movie action-pic. Rated: C Mar 19, 2024 Full Review Maxance Vincent InSession Film The rest of the film is a complete wash: the grittiness of Lundgren’s earlier directorial efforts seem completely removed from action scenes that have little emotional and cathartic impact. Rated: D- Mar 5, 2024 Full Review Emilie Black Cinema Crazed Wanted Man is a frustrating watch, especially for Lundgren fans and one that is probably better avoided. Rated: 1.5/5 Feb 6, 2024 Full Review Sergio Pereira CBR Dolph Lundgren's Wanted Man is neither a throwback nor a fun B-movie action flick. Rated: 3/10 Feb 2, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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T H There is no way this is a real movie. Acting is awful. Zero storyline. Everything is just slapped together. You can tell everyone was just looking for a quick pay day. Thankfully it was under 1 1/2 hours long. What a waste! Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 11/21/25 Full Review TheMovieSearch R Wanted Man, starring Dolph Lundgren, is one of those films that collapses almost immediately under the weight of its own shortcomings. Within the first 15 to 20 minutes, it becomes painfully clear that the movie is in trouble, and by the 10-minute mark you’re already glancing at the clock, wondering how much longer you have to endure. The film never finds its footing, never builds momentum, and never gives the audience a reason to care about what’s happening on screen. The screenplay is easily one of the biggest culprits. It’s flat, disconnected, and shockingly devoid of any meaningful story building. Every scene feels slapped together without purpose or flow, leaving the narrative genetically flat and emotionally hollow. There isn’t a single compelling thread to latch onto, which makes the entire experience feel like a slog from beginning to end. The acting—across the board—is another massive letdown. Not a single performance stands out in a positive way. Even the seasoned actors, the ones who normally elevate lackluster material, fall completely flat here. Whether it’s the poor writing, the lack of direction, or a combination of both, the cast never feels invested in the story, and that lack of commitment translates directly to the audience. Character development is nonexistent. These characters bounce from one scene to another with no sense of connection, motivation, or depth. You never feel attached to anyone because the film never gives you a reason to be. This failure lies squarely on the director, whose handling of the material is so poor that it feels like they never truly understood the story they were trying to tell. It’s a complete mismatch between filmmaker and film. There are bad movies that at least offer moments of entertainment, unintentional humor, or creativity—but Wanted Man provides none of that. It’s a joyless, uninspired project that feels assembled by people working in separate rooms with no communication. Looking at the Rotten Tomatoes score, which hovers around a dismal 7%, only reinforces how universally this film misses the mark. It’s not just a minor misstep; it’s a complete collapse. Ultimately, Wanted Man is a film that fails on every level: writing, directing, performances, pacing, tone—you name it. It’s not just forgettable; it’s offensively dull. I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone, not even out of curiosity. Some movies are bad in an entertaining way, but this one is just bad, full stop. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 11/18/25 Full Review Aiden C Simply put, probably the worst movie I've ever seen in my entire life. I don't even understand how they wrote this, filmed this, watched it back and were like "yea, we're publishing this". I would rather watch paint dry for 3 hours than watch 30 minutes of this movie. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 11/15/25 Full Review Cesar B. This movie is such a bad movie and one of the worst movies I’ve ever seen. How could Netflix even have this movie!! Rated 1 out of 5 stars 11/14/25 Full Review Brandon K. This was some of the worst acting i’ve ever seen. go watch paint dry for 90 mins and you will enjoy it more Rated 1 out of 5 stars 11/14/25 Full Review ARNI S Don't even waste thirty seconds of your life thinking of watching this thing. What an awful movie, honestly Dolph lundgren should be ashamed of himself. Did this piece of garbage even make it to DVD? It didn't even deserve half a star... Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 11/12/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Johansen (Dolph Lundgren) is an aging detective, whose outdated policing methods have given the department a recent public relations problem. To save his job, he is sent to Mexico to extradite a female witness (Christina Villa) to the murders of two DEA agents. Once there, he finds not only his old opinions challenged, but that bad hombres on both sides of the border are now gunning for him and his witness.
Director
Dolph Lundgren
Producer
Dolph Lundgren, Craig Baumgarten
Screenwriter
Dolph Lundgren, Michael Worth, Hank Hugues
Distributor
Quiver Distribution
Production Co
Red Orm Productions Inc., Millennium Media, Thor Pictures, BCD Travel
Genre
Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 19, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 19, 2024
Runtime
1h 26m
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