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=Old Page= | |||
[[Image:WildTargetPoster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Wild Target'' (2010)]] | |||
'''Wild Target''' is a 2010 British remake of the 1993 French film ''"Cible Emouvante"'' (starring [[Jean Rochefort]]). [[Bill Nighy]] stars as Victor Maynard, a world weary assassin, who has second thoughts about his assignment to eliminate a con artist, Rose ([[Emily Blunt]]) and he ends up being enamored by her free spirit and wild ways. Upon his refusal to carry out his assignment, Victor now must protect her from other hired guns who have been sent to finish the job. Meanwhile Victor, not having an heir and coming from a long line of assassins, tries to train an inept protege, Tony ([[Rupert Grint]], better known as Ron Weasley from the ''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone|Harry Potter]]'' films), and prepare him for the world of hired killers. | |||
'''The following guns were used in the film ''Wild Target'':''' | |||
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==Beretta 92FS== | |||
A [[Beretta 92FS]] is used by Victor Maynard ([[Bill Nighy]]) in several hits. The pistol he uses has an extended barrel (sometimes) and an ornate laser/light attachment to the front rail. His mother Louisa ([[Eileen Atkins]]) calls the Beretta the "Pistol of Princes," reminding Victor that she gave him one for his seventh birthday. | |||
[[Image:BerettaM92FS.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm]] | |||
[[Image:WildTarget-BerettaAssembleHIt.jpg|thumb|none|600px|''"Would you like a little coffee?"'' Victor Maynard ([[Bill Nighy]]) screws on a suppressor to his Beretta as he practices his French language skills on an intended target before killing him.]] | |||
[[Image:WildTarget-BerettaShoot.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Being a comedy, Victor holds his guns like he holds cups of tea (not only done intentionally for comedic effect, but Nighy has a medical condition called Dupuytren's contracture, which makes him unable to straighten the last two fingers of his hand)]] | |||
[[Image:WildTarget BerettaAssemble02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|While trying to train Tony, Victor Maynard ([[Bill Nighy]]) disassembles and reassembles his Beretta blindfolded in seconds. Again, note Victor's trademark comedic grasp of the weapon.]] | |||
[[Image:Wildtarget-BerettaPartsFly.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tony ([[Rupert Grint]]) ineptly tries to mimic Victor, and the slide, spring and Op rod go flying across the room, hitting Victor in the head.]] | |||
==Heckler and Koch USP== | |||
Dixon ([[Martin Freeman]]) uses a suppressed [[Heckler and Koch USP]] as his sidearm throughout the movie. | |||
[[File:USP9mm.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler and Koch USP - 9x19mm]] | |||
==Heckler and Koch P7M8== | |||
Used by Dixon's assistant Fabian ([[Geoff Bell]]) as his sidearm throughout the movie. | |||
[[File:P7M8Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler and Koch P7M8 - 9x19mm]] | |||
==Smith & Wesson 686== | |||
Though at first glance it may resemble the [[Smith & Wesson Model 681]] as used prominently in ''[[Snatch]]'', this has adjustable rear sights and a different front sight, indicating that it is a [[Smith & Wesson Model 686]]. | |||
[[Image:S&WModel686.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Smith & Wesson Model 686 4" Barrel - .357 Magnum]] | |||
[[Image:WildTarget-S&W686.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Barney (James O'Donnell) aims his Smith & Wesson 686 at Rose.]] | |||
==Taurus PT92AFS== | |||
New model [[Taurus PT92]]AFS (Stainless with fixed rear sights) are seen used both by Ferguson's bodyguard Mike (Gregor Fisher) and Tony ([[Rupert Grint]]). | |||
[[File:Taurus92NoRails.jpg|thumb|none|300px]] | |||
[[Image:WildTarget-taurusPT9mm.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tony ([[Rupert Grint]]) aims the Taurus.]] | |||
[[Image:WildTarget-PT92SS.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A wounded Mike (Gregor Fisher) fires his Taurus PT92AFS at Rose's car.]] | |||
==Mauser C96 "Broomhandle"== | |||
Rose ([[Emily Blunt]]) wields Victor's father's Mauser Broomhandle. Dixon ([[Martin Freeman]]) aims the Mauser in the climax. | |||
[[Image:C96Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Pre-War dated Mauser C96 "Broomhandle" Commercial Version - 7.63x25mm Mauser]] | |||
[[Image:WT-BluntBroomhandle.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rose ([[Emily Blunt]]) using Victor's father's Mauser Broomhandle]] | |||
==Heckler & Koch MP5A3== | |||
Victor Maynard ([[Bill Nighy]]) uses an [[Heckler & Koch MP5A3]] as his preferred 'sniper' weapon. Using a submachine gun as a sniping weapon is an unusual choice, since Submachine guns are built and designed specifically for CQB. If he wanted a 'sub rifle caliber' autoloading weapon, there are many other choices which would be more suitable. | |||
[[File:MP5A3.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | |||
[[Image:WildTarget-MP5AimNighy.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | |||
[[Image:WildTarget-MP5Load01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In the film, Victor uses a 15 round 'short' magazine for the MP5. Notice the markings on the trigger assembly. U-J-R?]] | |||
[[Image:WildTarget-MP5Cocked.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | |||
[[Image:WildTargetMP5Case.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | |||
[[Image:WildTarget-MP5Smile.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | |||
[[Image:WildTarget-MP5Shoot.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | |||
==Heckler & Koch MP5A5 Navy Lower== | |||
Later in the film, Victor uses an MP5A5, as does his mother, Louisa ([[Eileen Atkins]]). | |||
[[Image:H&KMP5A5.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Heckler and Koch MP5A5 - 9x19mm - Same as the MP5A4 but with a telescoping stock. Both the A4 & A5 variants have the additional option for '3 round burst' on the selector.]] | |||
[[Image:Wildtarget-MP5NavyLower.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | |||
== 12 gauge Double-Barreled Shotgun == | |||
Victor's mother, Louisa Maynard ([[Eileen Atkins]]) uses and holds a double barreled shotgun, most likely one of the many boutique side by sides that are common in the U.K. | |||
[[Image:WT-SHotgun.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Louisa Maynard holds a sawn down double barreled shotgun - 12 gauge]] | |||
=Discussion= | |||
Looks like fun. I'll have to rent it when it comes out on DVD. Or when I find it on DVD. --[[User:Jcordell|Jcordell]] 00:35, 8 October 2010 (UTC) | Looks like fun. I'll have to rent it when it comes out on DVD. Or when I find it on DVD. --[[User:Jcordell|Jcordell]] 00:35, 8 October 2010 (UTC) | ||
*It is fun. I just saw it at the cinema tonight; it was well cast and had a few laughs (but then again I was the only one in the cinema laughing during 'The American'). I hope the author finishes the article as there's a Mauser Broomhandle and sawed off shotgun in there as well.[[User:Foofbun|Foofbun]] 07:19, 23 November 2010 (UTC) | *It is fun. I just saw it at the cinema tonight; it was well cast and had a few laughs (but then again I was the only one in the cinema laughing during 'The American'). I hope the author finishes the article as there's a Mauser Broomhandle and sawed off shotgun in there as well.[[User:Foofbun|Foofbun]] 07:19, 23 November 2010 (UTC) | ||
::Well considering that it isn't OUT YET on DVD in the U.S. and we can't screencap it (the screencaps are from the trailer), please feel free to update the info on the page yourself since you've actually seen the movie. We can wait until someone gets the DVD to screencap.[[User:MoviePropMaster2008|MoviePropMaster2008]] 04:22, 24 November 2010 (UTC) | ::Well considering that it isn't OUT YET on DVD in the U.S. and we can't screencap it (the screencaps are from the trailer), please feel free to update the info on the page yourself since you've actually seen the movie. We can wait until someone gets the DVD to screencap.[[User:MoviePropMaster2008|MoviePropMaster2008]] 04:22, 24 November 2010 (UTC) | ||
Revision as of 09:19, 24 May 2014
Old Page
Wild Target is a 2010 British remake of the 1993 French film "Cible Emouvante" (starring Jean Rochefort). Bill Nighy stars as Victor Maynard, a world weary assassin, who has second thoughts about his assignment to eliminate a con artist, Rose (Emily Blunt) and he ends up being enamored by her free spirit and wild ways. Upon his refusal to carry out his assignment, Victor now must protect her from other hired guns who have been sent to finish the job. Meanwhile Victor, not having an heir and coming from a long line of assassins, tries to train an inept protege, Tony (Rupert Grint, better known as Ron Weasley from the Harry Potter films), and prepare him for the world of hired killers.
The following guns were used in the film Wild Target:
Beretta 92FS
A Beretta 92FS is used by Victor Maynard (Bill Nighy) in several hits. The pistol he uses has an extended barrel (sometimes) and an ornate laser/light attachment to the front rail. His mother Louisa (Eileen Atkins) calls the Beretta the "Pistol of Princes," reminding Victor that she gave him one for his seventh birthday.
Heckler and Koch USP
Dixon (Martin Freeman) uses a suppressed Heckler and Koch USP as his sidearm throughout the movie.
Heckler and Koch P7M8
Used by Dixon's assistant Fabian (Geoff Bell) as his sidearm throughout the movie.
Smith & Wesson 686
Though at first glance it may resemble the Smith & Wesson Model 681 as used prominently in Snatch, this has adjustable rear sights and a different front sight, indicating that it is a Smith & Wesson Model 686.
Taurus PT92AFS
New model Taurus PT92AFS (Stainless with fixed rear sights) are seen used both by Ferguson's bodyguard Mike (Gregor Fisher) and Tony (Rupert Grint).
Mauser C96 "Broomhandle"
Rose (Emily Blunt) wields Victor's father's Mauser Broomhandle. Dixon (Martin Freeman) aims the Mauser in the climax.
Heckler & Koch MP5A3
Victor Maynard (Bill Nighy) uses an Heckler & Koch MP5A3 as his preferred 'sniper' weapon. Using a submachine gun as a sniping weapon is an unusual choice, since Submachine guns are built and designed specifically for CQB. If he wanted a 'sub rifle caliber' autoloading weapon, there are many other choices which would be more suitable.
Later in the film, Victor uses an MP5A5, as does his mother, Louisa (Eileen Atkins).
12 gauge Double-Barreled Shotgun
Victor's mother, Louisa Maynard (Eileen Atkins) uses and holds a double barreled shotgun, most likely one of the many boutique side by sides that are common in the U.K.
Discussion
Looks like fun. I'll have to rent it when it comes out on DVD. Or when I find it on DVD. --Jcordell 00:35, 8 October 2010 (UTC)
- It is fun. I just saw it at the cinema tonight; it was well cast and had a few laughs (but then again I was the only one in the cinema laughing during 'The American'). I hope the author finishes the article as there's a Mauser Broomhandle and sawed off shotgun in there as well.Foofbun 07:19, 23 November 2010 (UTC)
- Well considering that it isn't OUT YET on DVD in the U.S. and we can't screencap it (the screencaps are from the trailer), please feel free to update the info on the page yourself since you've actually seen the movie. We can wait until someone gets the DVD to screencap.MoviePropMaster2008 04:22, 24 November 2010 (UTC)