Sniper: Weapons of Retaliation
Sniper: Weapons of Retaliation

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Sniper: Weapons of Retaliation

2009
Movie
177 min
Russian

This world war two story depicts the personal war between a Soviet sniper and a German sniper. Their feud continues after the war in Soviet occupied Germany. At the same time a Nazi rocket scientist continues his research while a Soviet secret police team arrives from Moscow to find hidden Nazi rocket research documents and rocket propulsion systems.

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IMDb5.2/10
Director: Niels AlpertGenres: Action, War

Plot Summary

In this installment of the Sniper series, Master Sergeant Brandon Beckett is on a mission to extract a legitimate warlord from a hostile territory. However, upon arrival, he finds himself betrayed and ambushed. Beckett must use his elite sniper skills to fight his way out of enemy lines, uncovering a conspiracy that goes deeper than he imagined. He is aided by a veteran sniper, Richard Miller, who guides him through the treacherous mission.

Critical Reception

Sniper: Weapons of Retaliation, like many direct-to-video action sequels, received a generally lukewarm reception from critics. It was primarily viewed as a formulaic entry in the series, relying heavily on established action tropes. Audience reception was mixed, with fans of the franchise appreciating the action sequences, while others found the plot predictable and the character development lacking.

What Reviewers Say

  • Offers standard military action and sniper sequences.

  • Follows a predictable plot trajectory common in action sequels.

  • Some viewers appreciated the straightforward combat, while others found it uninspired.

Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews for this title is not readily available. Generally, this film is considered a typical action sequel with moderate appeal to fans of the genre.

Fun Fact

While the film is part of a larger franchise, 'Sniper: Weapons of Retaliation' is often considered a soft reboot or a continuation that significantly shifts the focus and cast dynamics from the original films.

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