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[[Image:WildTargetPoster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Wild Target'' (2010)]] | [[Image:WildTargetPoster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Wild Target'' (2010)]] | ||
'''Wild Target''' is a 2010 British remake of the 1993 French film ''"Cible Emouvante"''. | '''Wild Target''' is a 2010 British remake of the 1993 French film ''"Cible Emouvante"''. [[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'':''' | '''The following guns were used in the film ''Wild Target'':''' | ||
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==Beretta 92FS== | ==Beretta 92FS== | ||
A new model [[Beretta 92FS]] with Rails is used by Victor Maynard ([[Bill Nighy]]) in several hits. | A new model [[Beretta 92FS]] with Rails 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 (Eileen Atkins) calls the Beretta the "Prince of Pistols". | ||
[[Image:BerettaM9A1.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Beretta M9A1 - 9x19mm, similar to the new model 92FS in the film.]] | [[Image:BerettaM9A1.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Beretta M9A1 - 9x19mm, similar to the new model 92FS in the film.]] | ||
[[Image:WildTarget-BerettaAssembleHIt.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Victor Maynard ([[Bill Nighy]]) screws on a suppressor to his Beretta as he talks to an intended target before killing him.]] | [[Image:WildTarget-BerettaAssembleHIt.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Victor Maynard ([[Bill Nighy]]) screws on a suppressor to his Beretta as he talks to an intended target before killing him.]] | ||
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==Heckler & Koch MP5A3== | ==Heckler & Koch MP5A3== | ||
Victor Maynard ([[Bill Nighy]]) uses an [[Heckler & Koch MP5A3]] as his preferred 'sniper' weapon. | 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]] | [[File:MP5A3.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | ||
[[Image:WildTarget-MP5AimNighy.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[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. | [[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:WildTarget-MP5Cocked.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[Image:WildTargetMP5Case.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:WildTargetMP5Case.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
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==Heckler & Koch MP5A5 Navy Lower== | ==Heckler & Koch MP5A5 Navy Lower== | ||
Later in the film, he uses an MP5A5. | Later in the film, he uses an MP5A5. | ||
[[Image:H&KMP5A5.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Heckler and Koch MP5A5 - 9x19mm - Same as the MP5A4 but with a telescoping stock. | [[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|]] | [[Image:Wildtarget-MP5NavyLower.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
Revision as of 03:24, 17 April 2012
Wild Target is a 2010 British remake of the 1993 French film "Cible Emouvante". 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 new model Beretta 92FS with Rails 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 (Eileen Atkins) calls the Beretta the "Prince of Pistols".
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 by both hitmen and Tony (Rupert Grint).
Mauser C96 "Broomhandle"
Rose (Emily Blunt) wields 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.
Later in the film, he uses an MP5A5.
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.
