A marksman living in exile is coaxed back into action after learning of a plot to kill the President. Ultimately double-crossed and framed for the attempt, he goes on the run to find the real killer and the reason he was set up (www.imdb.com).
Director: Antoine Fuqua (Training Day, Tears of the Sun, King Arthur)
Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Michael Pena, Kate Mara, Danny Glover, Elias Koteas, Rhona Mitra
Mark Wahlberg's the a bad-ass, cool-ass guy, proving just so in the 2hr duration of Shooter. Antoine Fuqua brings out the best in his chosen actors. Walhberg, for a good third of the film, spends time alone, on the run. Rogue cop Danny Glover and his band of solemn men frame him for murder. Wahlberg escapes, plots revenge and digs around for answers. A rookie FBI agent in the form of Michael Pena believes Wahlberg to be innocent. His naivety's sincere. Both characters have heart, fleshed out by the same goal. Brilliant, undervalued acting and great character exchanges. Shooter is a tight, explosive, and well coordinated. A consistent, must see action film.
4/5
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