Shooters
Gilly comes out of prison after serving a six year stretch and decides that he will now turn his life around and go straight. But when he returns to his South London home and visits his old colleague J, in hope of obtaining his share of the proceeds from the job that landed him inside, J soon talks him into getting involved in one last scam.
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Plot Summary
Three ex-soldiers, disillusioned and desperate, embark on a daring heist to rob a powerful crime lord. Their plan is meticulous, but greed and betrayal soon threaten to tear their operation apart. As the stakes escalate, they find themselves entangled in a violent web of violence and double-crosses.
Critical Reception
Shooters received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing its derivative plot and underdeveloped characters. While some appreciated the gritty action sequences, the overall consensus pointed to a lack of originality in its portrayal of the crime thriller genre.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its attempt at gritty realism in the crime genre.
- Criticized for a predictable plot and lack of compelling character development.
- Action sequences were noted as a highlight, but couldn't salvage the overall narrative.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Shooters are scarce and generally indicate a film that failed to leave a lasting impression, often described as a forgettable entry in the crime thriller genre.
Fun Fact
The film was notably one of the first to be heavily promoted and distributed via DVD-on-demand services, a relatively new concept at the time of its release.
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