Shooter
Shooter

Shooter

2007Movie124 minEnglish

A top Marine sniper, Bob Lee Swagger, leaves the military after a mission goes horribly awry and disappears, living in seclusion. He is coaxed back into service after a high-profile government official convinces him to help thwart a plot to kill the President of the United States. Ultimately double-crossed and framed for the attempt, Swagger becomes the target of a nationwide manhunt. He goes on the run to track the real killer and find out who exactly set him up, and why, eventually seeking revenge against some of the most powerful and corrupt leaders in the free world.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes58%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users73%
Director: Antoine FuquaGenres: Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former Marine sniper, Bob Lee Swagger, is coaxed out of retirement for one last mission to prevent an assassination. However, he is framed for the crime and must go on the run to clear his name and expose the conspiracy. Pursued by government agents and uncovering a deep-seated betrayal, Swagger uses his elite skills to survive and fight back against those who wronged him.

Critical Reception

Shooter received mixed to positive reviews from critics. While some praised its intense action sequences and Mark Wahlberg's performance, others found the plot to be somewhat predictable and derivative of other thrillers. The film was a moderate commercial success, generally appealing to fans of the action and conspiracy thriller genres.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its relentless action and Wahlberg's stoic lead performance.
  • Criticized for its convoluted plot and reliance on familiar thriller tropes.
  • Appreciated for its suspenseful sequences and political conspiracy elements.

Google audience: Audiences generally found "Shooter" to be an entertaining action film with a solid performance from Mark Wahlberg. Many viewers enjoyed the suspenseful plot and the thrilling action sequences, though some felt the story was predictable. The conspiracy elements and the cat-and-mouse chase were often highlighted as positives.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the 1993 novel 'Point of Impact' by Stephen Hunter, which is the first in a series of novels featuring the character Bob Lee Swagger.

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RickN

RickN

Excellent movie with major stars like Mark Wahlberg and Danny Glover. An expert marksman living in exile, is coaxed back into action after learning of a plot to kill the president. Now on the run after being double crossed by a shadow gover...
JPV852

JPV852

All around solid action-thriller with Mark Wahlberg in his element. Luis Guzman served as a fun sidekick and Kate Mara is a stunner. Shame this didn't do better at the box office, would've liked to have a sequel instead of that USA Network ...
DRDMovieMusings

DRDMovieMusings

Ah, so that's what happened. Kinda. "I'm a patsy!" The last words of an accused presidential assassin, himself killed - on live TV no less. Ah, the 60s, when America appeared at once to be both starting to "get it" and also coming a...