Shoot 'Em Up
Shoot 'Em Up

Shoot 'Em Up

2007Movie86 minEnglish

A man named Mr. Smith delivers a woman's baby during a shootout, and is then called upon to protect the newborn from the army of gunmen.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes70%
Metacritic63/100
Google Users71%
Director: Michael DavisGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A mysterious drifter named Mr. Smith intervenes when a pregnant woman is attacked by a hitman. He helps her give birth in a dangerous situation and then becomes the target of a relentless, organized crime syndicate. With the help of a prostitute, Smith must protect the baby and uncover the reasons behind the attack.

Critical Reception

Shoot 'Em Up was met with mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its over-the-top action sequences and dark humor. However, some found the plot to be overly simplistic and the violence gratuitous. Audiences generally enjoyed the film's relentless pace and commitment to its absurd premise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its inventive and relentless action sequences.
  • Commended for its dark humor and charismatic lead performance.
  • Criticized by some for its thin plot and excessive violence.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's non-stop action and entertaining, over-the-top style. Many found it to be a fun and exciting ride, appreciating its commitment to pure action spectacle. Some viewers felt the plot was a bit weak, but the entertainment value often outweighed this criticism.

Fun Fact

The film's intense and creative action sequences were designed to be a sort of love letter to classic action films, but with a heightened, almost cartoonish level of violence and absurdity.

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CinemaSerf

Well, it’s certainly well titled! It’s all about a chap called “Smith” (Clive Owen) who just happens to be sitting on a bench in the wrong place at the wrong time. Before he knows it he’s having to rescue a pregnant woman from some would-be...