Yes, absolutely.
I would say I'd be frightened by people who didn't, but unfortunately, there are too many of those.

I don't understand how you're supposed to lead a happy, fulfilling life if you don't even know what that is for you.

wanted is WEAK go watch WALL-E

**Spoiler Alert**

As someone who's both read the graphic novel (just one, which was originally published as a 6 part miniseries) AND seen the movie, I think your takeaway is off.  For one thing, I can't stand when people take blatantly nonchristian movies and try to find the hidden Christian Message.  However, you've already done that, and come up with a message that is a misrepresentation of the story.  What gave Wesley the confidence was not knowing who his father was- in fact, he didn't actually know who his father was until nearly the end of the film.  The confidence came from understanding that something he thought was a curse all of his life was actually a huge power, waiting to break free.  The true savior in the story is actually Angelina Jolie's character (Fox), who adheres so strictly to The Fraternity's code that she is willing to take her own life to uphold it.  The man who is originally introduced as Wesley's father is actually one of the biggest villains in the movie, second only to Sloan(played by Morgan Freeman), while Wesley's true father ends up dying at his hands.

If we are to begin with your initial statement, "Once he realized who his father was, he felt empowered, strong, courageous, and whole,"  The message that we take away from the plot in its totality is that the Devil- or at least someone working for him- is the one who gives us the sense of completion and power we desire.  Wesley's true father's code name is Cross, something I expected Sermonators far and wide to jump on as a Christian sign, and he dies at Wesley's hands while trying to save his life.  This realization, along with his subsequent betrayal of the fraternity, leaves Wesley weak, broken down, and with nothing left to compel him but Revenge.

also, the comics (graphic novel) are even less Christian.  After discovering his power, Wesley Joins the Fraternity, which is a known society of supervillains, kills the man his girlfriend is cheating on him with, eventually kills his father at the man's request because he is getting old and slow, and the series concludes with him looking the reader in the eye and shouting profanities at him or her.

If anyone watches this movie hoping to see the Christian Message you claim, they will be sorely disappointed.

@misshibiscus - It's not that little things shouldn't spark deeper thought, it's that someone reading your review might go see the movie hoping for the positive message that you gave, only to find out that it's really a battle of evil-vs. evil, among other things.  I personally reccommend the movie, just not on the grounds that people will have a spiritual experience, and I think the review you wrote, if it was not intended as devotion based on the movie, is rather misleading.

@gabrielpeter@xanga - @shedinator@xanga - ooh i struck a chord with this one, huh? i get what you're saying guys, but i'm going to leave this one (mostly) as is and hope that other people don't read into this and think that Wanted is a spiritually uplifting movie.  it ain't no Narnia, that's for sure.

thx for your honest opinions.

This was my favorite movie of the summer (I am a frequent movie-goer). While the special effects were awesome and it was a great action film, I can't say that I agree with the plot being weak. I agree with shedinator ... what made it captivating for me was the idea of fate, messing with it, and evil vs. evil for what may or may not be the greater good. It was twisted, thought provoking, and interesting. I can see Christian and non-Christian statements and parallels being made, but I can't think that realizing your dad was a top assassin should be compared to finding God (although I actually can understand how you arrived at that!).

@Edizzy@xanga - WALL-E?! I saw that last night. While i thought the idea was brilliant, and it was a timely satire with comical/scary foresight into the direction we are heading in the future... It was really boring. Ideas are great. But to be all they can be they have to keep the audience awake.

@misshibiscus - Hate to burst your bubble, but in the Narnia books you have to make it a representation because C.S. Lewis didn't mean for it to become a Christian book. This website describes it best. http://www.lasttrumpetministries.org/tracts/narnia_chronicles.html
I'm really disappointed. D: I own the whole series and read the series twice! Nice books, but his meaning for it disappointed me greatly.

I knew someone who took her nine year old to see Wanted. O_O Bad choice on her part...

@x_bona_fide_x@xanga - james mcavoy is indeed amazingly beautiful and he was pretty much the only reason i wanted to see it too!  yeah, the movie definitely doesn't have a christian storyline, it was just that one line he said that got to me.  but yeah, it's still mostly the fun action flick for a friday night :)

@MoBunshin@xanga - 9yr old?! that's insane.  i dont' understand why ppl bring children, or worse, INFANTS to these kind of movies.

@x_bona_fide_x@xanga - "I don't know who I am" (when he's getting the crap beat out of him by ms jolie)

@MoBunshin@xanga - okay, i read your link.
my thought is this:
you will see what you want to see. if you are looking for a biblical meaning you will find it and God will reveal it to you. if you are expecting or looking for a satanic or witchcraft meaning than of course the devil will use it to decieve you. though CS Lewis's intentions may not be valid, i will continue reading them and looking for biblical meaning and esteeming them considerably Christian in my mind. However, I do see how you arrived at the conclusion that it could be dangerous for a naive believer to fall into.