Shoot First: A Cop's Vengeance

A burnt-out, decorated detective, haunted by the unsolved murder of his partner, goes rogue when the justice system fails to bring the killer to account. He embarks on a relentless, violent quest for vengeance, blurring the lines between cop and criminal.

Shoot First: A Cop's Vengeance received a largely negative reception from critics, who found it to be a formulaic and uninspired entry in the action-thriller genre. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many viewers citing its predictable plot and excessive violence as drawbacks.

• Competent but forgettable action flick
• Relies too heavily on violent clichés
• Michael Rooker does his best with a weak script

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available often point to the film's dated action sequences and a plot that feels derivative of better-known films of the era. Some appreciate the gritty tone, but it's generally considered a low-tier entry.

The film marked one of the earlier screen appearances for Michael Rooker after his acclaimed role in John McNaughton's 'Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer'.