Liberty Stands Still
Liberty Stands Still

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Liberty Stands Still

2002
Movie
96 min
English

As the heir and current marketing director for one of the nation's biggest gun manufacturers, Liberty Wallace is indifferent to the atrocities made possible through her business and her CEO husband, Victor. On her way to see her actor lover, Liberty ends up chained to a food cart full of explosives -- all at the insistence of "Joe", a sniper whose young daughter was a victim of gun violence, and who now has Liberty in his sights.

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IMDb5.3/10
Director: Kari SkoglandGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A retired CIA sniper, living under an assumed identity, finds himself in a deadly game of cat and mouse when a mysterious woman takes him hostage. As the situation escalates, it becomes clear that she has a very specific and dangerous agenda. The sniper must use all his skills to survive and uncover her motives before it's too late.

Critical Reception

Liberty Stands Still received mixed to negative reviews from critics. While some praised the performances of Wesley Snipes and Mira Sorvino, and the film's suspenseful premise, many found the plot convoluted and predictable. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding the film's execution lacking despite its intriguing setup.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film attempts a tense thriller but suffers from a weak and convoluted plot.

  • Performances by the lead actors are a highlight, though unable to salvage the script.

  • The premise is intriguing, but the execution falls short of expectations.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with several scenes filmed in and around the city's downtown core.

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