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Shooter (2007)
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"Shooter is the kind of movie asks that audience to accept as a bad guy a corrupt senator who laughs and says things like "They actually think America is a democracy!" It is a completely implausible and ridiculous, a two hour episode of MacGyver without the mullet fun. Of course, every thriller, even the very best (Seven, The Silence of the Lambs) is implausible if you really think about it. But in a good thriller, the director is able to make everything so compelling that you don't really notice the plot problems. In Shooter, however, Antoine Fuqua (who must have been made fun of in school over his last name) apparently decided to lower everything so that the dumbest person in the audience could understand exactly what is going on at all times. There are great many surprises in the film, and anyone who has not seen the trailer or will not be able to guess them (I.E. tenth graders and under) should stop reading now. For those who must know, Mark (insert your own joke here) Wahlberg ... "
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"SHOOTER***R for strong graphic violence and some language.2 hrs. 6 min.written by: Jonathan Lemkin (screenplay) & Stephen Hunter (novel 'Point of Impact')produced by: Lorenzo Di Bonaventura & Ric Kidneydirected by: Antoine FuquaHere's a well executed movie that feels like when of those solid, well-paced thrillers from the 80's. That's a compliment. It'd be far too easy to dismiss director Antoine Fuqua's film as mindless multiplex mayhem, but that's not the case here. there's a lil bit more to this movie than what you might be expecting. Underneath all the conspiracy and crazy action, there's actually a good degree of jabbing at the current administration. Imagine that! It's not out of context, it definitely fits the feel and story. You have to wonder just how many viewers caught on to the not-so-thinly-veiled caricatures of the government's elite. Watching this film and noticing all this, I "
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"While highly involved and technically accurate in the area of distance shooting, this film suffers from a trite, hackneyed, predictable story line. Add to that the totally unrealistic combat sequences and the amazing medical recovery of our lead character and his sidekick, and you have Yet Another Mark Wahlburger. Would you like fries with that? It's okay for a late Saturday night viewing, I guess, but don't expect too much. And don't stay up too late. You've got church tomorrow morning. "
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"More blood then necessary- really, he violence was a little much for me. But all in all, I think it was a very inspiring movie. at least it seems to be for most audience members. "
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"After watching this film for a second time last night, I left with the same feelings I had after the first time I saw it. While the movie is extremely predictable and cliche, that's exactly what its intended audience expects. While watching this film, the viewer can't help but pull for Bobby Lee Swagger (Mark Wahlberg) and feel that it is "us against the world". Wahlberg delivers as the gritty, badass he is supposed to be and as a result the action in the movie is incredible, even if at times unrealistic. If you liked The Fugutive and The Bourne Identity, this is your kind of movie. "
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"I wasn't expecting much and I didn't really get much. The story is extremely predictable & way to long. Wahlberg is fine & Glover is horrible like always. It is however an amazing looking film with fantastic shots and color. Not bad, but not at all a great film. "
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"To me this is an edge of your seat action packed thriller. I plan on definitely buying it on DVD. "
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Better than expected.
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"Although "Shooter" isn't going to win any awards, it was surprisingly entertaining. This is a standard mindless action/thriller movie, but it is done well. I went into the film with negative expectations, not being a big fan of Marky Mark Walhberg( I much prefer his older brother Donnie). The younger Walhberg acquits himself nicely, it certainly helps that he doesn't have a ton of dialog. The characters are likeable, and it was nice to see Danny Glover in a movie again. The movie is fast paced and keeps your attention. Of course there is a lot of suspension of disbelief, but you will have that with any action movie. If you are not a fan of the action/thriller genre, this is probably not your cup of tea. But if you occasionally enjoy a good blow 'em up shoot 'em up movie there are worse ways to spend 2 hours. Over all I was pleasantly surprised and enjoyed watching this movie. "
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cliche much?
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"Although Shooter was an entertaining film, it was filled with many cliches. The one that stands out most vividly in my mind is the walking in slow motion in front of an american flag. Also there's the obvious, cop who knows the accused is innocent but no one believes him. My mind is hazy but there is also quite a few plotholes in the story as well. I was impressed with Mark Wahlberg's performance though. There's a reason he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor last year. If you're into mainstream action movies, check this out, I'm not so much but it was lying around and i thought 'might as well give it a chance.' You should too. Every film deserves a chance. "
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