Sharp Shooters
Sharp Shooters

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Sharp Shooters

1998
Movie
Adult · 18+
100 min
English

Ennis and Jack may be the most famous, but they were nowhere near the first gay cowboy icons, as director Chip Daniels' "Sharp Shooters" (1997) proves.

Insights

IMDb5.1/10
Director: Christopher CoppolaGenres: Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A detective is tasked with investigating a series of murders connected to a notorious mobster. As he delves deeper into the criminal underworld, he uncovers a complex web of deceit and betrayal, putting his own life on the line. The investigation leads him down a dangerous path where loyalties are tested and the line between justice and vengeance becomes blurred.

Critical Reception

Sharp Shooters received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many pointing to its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. While some acknowledged the gritty atmosphere and Michael Madsen's performance, the film failed to make a significant impact critically or commercially. Audience reactions were similarly lukewarm, with many finding it an unremarkable entry in the crime thriller genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks originality and suffers from a formulaic script.

  • Michael Madsen's performance is a standout, but it's not enough to save the film.

  • The film struggles to build suspense and offers a predictable narrative arc.

Google audience: Google user reviews for 'Sharp Shooters' are scarce, with no widely aggregated data available. Those that exist tend to reflect the critical sentiment, with many viewers finding the movie to be a forgettable crime thriller with a few decent moments but ultimately falling short of expectations.

Fun Fact

The film was produced by actor Nicolas Cage's production company, Saturn Films.

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