"Shooter" is a well-presented political thriller., jam-packed with well-executed explosions and chases., but with an overused storyline. (The 'framed-I-didn't-do-it-and-I'll-find-out-who-did-myself-while-ducking-my-pursuers' concept that spawned "The Fugitive", "U.S. Marshals", "Bourne Identity"., and Presidential Assassination and Conspiracy that spawned "In The Line of Fire", "Absolute Power" and "Murder At 1600". Mark Wahlberg, ("Invincible" and "The Departed"), rifles his way through as Bob Lee Swagger, an ex-Marine marksman who is framed as a Presidential Assassin. Lemkin and Director Antoine Fuqua (Training Day) present grander statements about government corruption, military cover-ups, and a loss of faith in the American political system. Noble themes, for sure, and crafted with sledgehammer delivery., with shadowy conspiracies existing in every corner. As the film opens, Swagger — three years after being abandoned by his superiors when a secret mission in Ethiopia went bad — has retired to the mountains of Wyoming. He shoots his own dinner and trusts no one., haunted by the death of his combat "spotter," Donnie (Lane Garrison), who was killed during the debacle in Ethiopia. Swagger is officially out of the military sniper business, that is until a group of stony G-men, led by retired Colonel Isaac Johnson (Danny Glover) show up at Swagger's home with an offer Swagger should refuse — 'to use his marksman skills to help them foil a suspected Presidential Assassination'. The following sequence of events contrive a dubious web. The Assassination attempt takes an unexpected turn and Swagger's on the run, set up as the actual shooter, and left hung out to dry by Colonel Johnson, the FBI, the CIA., and anyone else with the power to help him. Only a newbie FBI agent, Nick Memphis ("World Trade Center's" Michael Pena), realizes that something's awry and pairs up with Swagger to expose the truth. Meanwhile, Swagger convinces Donnie's Kentucky Widow, Sara (Kate Mara), to join the cause. She will help; undercover in blonde wig and hooker drag to extract crucial information. Crisscrossing the U.S.A., Swagger tries to stay alive before the real hit men execute him. All the while., sifting through the explosions, contempt and action-sequences until the crucial, unexpected climax reaches it's finale. All-In-All, "Shooter" is a good film., it's just getting into the "overdone story-concept" category. Still., an enjoyable action-film. (At-Face-Value).Read full review
Great movie! Wahlberg has definitely topped himself with this performance. He plays USMC Gunnery SGT Bob Lee Swagger who is one of the most experienced snipers of the time. Rather not give away the story but it's full of twists and turns to keep the viewer glued to their seat. I've watched it 3 times now and have caught more and more of the detail that the actors must have had to train very hard to portray. Tactical reloads, stances, and the like but anyone can enjoy the story line. Wahlberg gets alot of critisism and reasonably so but this performance is his best work yet! If your into action and quick witted lines then watch it! If your a military buff watch it! Just watch it! Director Antoine Fuqua is AWESOME
Mark Wahlberg, an Army sniper who is left for dead after a mission goes bad in Ethiopia. He makes it back home, quits the military. He becomes a bitter recluse with a head full of intelligence, skills, and experience. It’s not hard to recruit him from his isolation to lead an attempt to abort an assassination of the president of the U.S. Think frame-up, betrayal, great driving, nasty villains, vengeance, lots of gunfire and imaginative fireballs. Sure, pass by the illogical impossibilities, but it has a story, and some decent acting plus some great action scenes and dazzling photography.
A very well done action movie, with just enough mystery, technical detail, and unexpected twists to keep things interesting. Mark Wahlberg, Danny Glover, and Ned Beatty lead a very good cast, which includes some wonderful performances by Michael Peña, Kate Mara, Rhona Mitra, and Elias Koteas. This is the story of an ex-special forces sniper, who's patriotism and sense of duty, leads to his unwitting participation in an assassination plot. With nearly everything and everyone working against him, can he beat the system and find justice? You'll have to watch to find out.
This is a movie I had rented at my local movie store,and from the moment I watched it,I knew I had to add it to my collection.So I went to my favorite shopping place(EBay) to purchase it.I must say this is the best movie I have seen in a long time.I loved it.There is plenty of action,and Mark Wahlberg done a terrific job playing the role of Shooter.For all those who like action movies,and there is plenty here,I would definitely say see it,you won't be disappointed.Great movie.I would rate it the best movie of the year by far.It contains action,sadness,love,and a remarkable ending.
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