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Special Ops sniper Brandon Beckett is set up as the primary suspect for the murder of a foreign dignitary on the eve of signing a high-profile trade agreement with the United States. Narrowly escaping death, Beckett realizes that there may be a dark operative working within the government, and partners with the only person whom he can trust: his father, legendary sniper Sgt. Thomas Beckett. Both Becketts are on the run from the CIA, Russian mercenaries, and a yakuza-trained assassin with sniper skills that rival both legendary sharpshooters.
When a mysterious assassin targets a US Military official, elite sniper Brandon Beckett must uncover the truth behind the killing and the assassin's identity. He finds himself in a deadly game of cat and mouse, facing off against a formidable foe with a personal vendetta. The situation escalates as the assassin's true motives and connection to Beckett's past come to light.
Sniper: Assassin's End received a mixed to negative reception, with many critics and audiences finding the plot predictable and the action sequences uninspired. Some praised the performances of the lead actors, but this was generally not enough to elevate the film above its perceived flaws.
The film suffers from a formulaic plot that offers little in the way of surprises.
Action sequences are often poorly choreographed and fail to generate significant excitement.
While the lead actors give competent performances, they can't salvage the weak script.
Google audience: Audiences found the movie to be a standard action flick with some decent moments, but many felt it lacked originality and could have been more engaging. The action was seen as passable by some, while others found it underwhelming.
The film is part of the long-running "Sniper" direct-to-video film series, with Chad Michael Collins reprising his role as Brandon Beckett.
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Not a half bad action-thriller. The technical aspects, direction and stunt work, was okay but otherwise I was entertained with a nice cast including Tom Berenger. Funny that this franchise now has eight movies with probably a couple more to...