Review of Shooter (2009) by Dana W — 01 Jan 2017

Some people are reading way to much into the NRA angle. I enjoyed the movie for what it was. Entertainment.

This review of Shooter (2009) was written by Dana W on 01 Jan 2017.

Shooter has generally received positive reviews.

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The sniping action is superb, but the premise is ridiculous and the actors steadfastly refuse to perform beyond an average, wooden performance…

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By Spencer H (746) on 21 Mar 2016

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By Tom M (1,308) on 16 Dec 2015

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By Jesse K (452) on 21 Mar 2015

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By Emery S (33) on 23 Aug 2018

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By Alex S (2,786) on 04 Jun 2015

Surprisingly good action packed thriller starring Mark Wahlberg. I don't understand the hate, it was better than most of the crap from the time…

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By Armando B (351) on 11 Nov 2015

Action packed but predictable, this revenge against the government film had all of the ingredients for explosions, honor, and trickery…

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By Erik D (234) on 04 Jul 2015

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By Brian C (2,025) on 08 Mar 2015

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