Sniper
Oleg Nazarov is a captain of a special forces unit, a sniper. But his family and friends don't know about it. Oleg carefully hides his true profession from his wife and daughter, and every time he returns from a mission, he puts on the mask of an ordinary person. Meanwhile, the city where Oleg lives is in a state of panic. The reason for this was a series of murders - every day one person is killed by an unknown gunman.
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Plot Summary
A disgraced DEA agent goes rogue, operating outside the law to take down a dangerous drug cartel. He is aided by a former colleague and an informant who are also seeking justice. The film follows his relentless pursuit of the criminals responsible for a heinous crime.
Critical Reception
Sniper (2010) received generally negative reviews from critics and audiences, often cited for its predictable plot, weak acting, and low production values. It is considered a straight-to-video release that did little to stand out in the action genre.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised by some for its straightforward action sequences, though often criticized for a lack of originality.
- Steven Seagal's performance was a common point of contention, with many finding it uninspired.
- The film's plot was frequently described as derivative and predictable.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but general sentiment suggests it's a forgettable action film that doesn't offer much beyond a standard plot and familiar action tropes.
Fun Fact
Sniper (2010) is one of numerous direct-to-video action films Steven Seagal starred in during the late 2000s and early 2010s, a period where his films often saw limited theatrical release.
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