#THE. #MOVIE. #WANTED. #2008. / #AIN’T.IT.FUNNY.HOW.YOU.NEVER.KNOW.WHO.YOU.ARE.TALKING.TO? / #MY.MY.MY.* * * * *.

The speaker shares personal reflections on the movie Wanted, using it to illustrate the theme of how people are treated before and after their true value is recognized.

• Initial Perception and Treatment:
  • The speaker notes that the protagonist of the movie suffers from severe anxiety, requires medication, and is subjected to workplace bullying.
  • The protagonist’s work environment is described as hostile, with a supervisor who specifically targets him because he is perceived as shy or vulnerable.
  • The speaker emphasizes that bullies often target individuals they identify as having low self-esteem or personal struggles rather than those who stand up for themselves.
  • In the movie, the protagonist is also betrayed by a co-worker who acts like a friend while sleeping with his girlfriend and even having the protagonist purchase condoms for them.
• The Superhero Trope:
  • The speaker points out that many superhero stories follow a pattern where the lead character begins as an overlooked person in society—often living in poverty, holding a mundane job, or feeling like an outcast.
  • These characters are often excluded from social circles and treated poorly until they discover their true potential and value.
• Reflection on Value and Respect:
  • The speaker notes that respect often only arrives after a person discovers or proves “what they are made of”.
  • It is observed that strangers are frequently the first to recognize an individual’s value, while those who mistreated the person initially may only reconsider their behavior once that value becomes undeniable to others.
  • The speaker concludes by advising those who feel “invisible” or mistreated to persist, remain true to themselves, and trust that their worth will eventually be seen.

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