Review of Shooter (2009) by Jens N — 17 Sep 2013

Contrived and simplistic, and therefore not very engaging.

This review of Shooter (2009) was written by Jens N on 17 Sep 2013.

Shooter has generally received positive reviews.

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Ryan Phillipe is extremely underrated. Wahlberg continues to deliver. Can't wait for season 2…

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