Shooter (Widescreen Edition)

The film opens with two US troops being abandoned by their commander. They are not in authorized space. When asked why, the commander said something to the effect that the men were well trained and they would find their way home.

We know one of them did, because we see him years later. Bob Lee Swagger (Wahlberg) has nearly gone off the grid. It's just him and his dog living in a remote cabin.

When he's approached by Colonel Isaac Johnson (Danny Glover) to help foil a plot to kill the US President by determining how the shooter is going to do it, he reluctantly accepts the job.

When the fated day arrives, it's actually the Archbishop of Ethiopia who is shot and the crime's blamed on Swagger. Swagger goes on the run, trying to find out precisely what happened.

"Shooter" is a smart paced and intelligent conspiracy thriller taken from the pen of Stephen Hunter. Excellent acting on the part of the whole crew. This multi-faceted film is well worth owning. You will want to see it again.

Rebecca Kyle, December 2008

I almost didn't write a review for this film since there are already plenty of bad reviews here. I have a major gripe with Hollywood these days. Movies like Shooter are happening all too frequently. This movie could have been good, but it is not. How did they get Mark Wahlberg, Danny Glover, and Ned Beatty to make this movie? Ok, Glover and Beatty are probably just happy to be working, but that doesn't excuse Wahlberg.

This movie makes Rambo look realistic. If you are able to throw out reason, don't particularly care about a plot or story line, and enjoy watching a one man army, you might enjoy this movie. The government "bad guys" (Glover and Beatty) are so over the top it's nearly comical. Actually it's rather sad to see real talent wasted like this. How does a movie like this even get made? There is no difference between Shooter and some straight to video low budget shoot-em-up staring no-names. If only the movie would have been scaled back and feature realistic dialog and situations, it might have been interesting. Unless Amazon sells this movie for $1, it isn't worth the price.

Well, I just saw The Shooter and I must say, why did I wait soooo long?? Great movie from beginning to end. Mark Wahlberg turns in a solid performance along with an excellent ensemble cast. Had me on the edge of my seat from the sort of botched, attempted assasination to cold blooded revenge in the end. Damn, doesn't it feel good when the good guys win!!! OOOOOOHAAAA!!!

LOTS OF FUN A GOOD ACTION FLICK MW IS GOOD IN IT AND LIKE HIS MOVIE GIRLFRIEND

A veteran double crossed by the government during his early military career is used once again in this fast paced action flick. The unsuspecting soldier is talked into helping 'prevent' the assassination of a president, but things are not what they seem and he's roped into a deep conspiracy. Now he must run for his life while he tries to find a way to reveal the truth. I could slightly guess the formula and where it was leading on this one, but still enjoyed the action packed story.

Chrissy K. McVay - Author