Shooter (DVD, 2007, Widescreen)

Wow, This is surprisingly good. I was expecting the same movie that has been done many times over, but the moive kept my interest and I really enjoyed the story line. Without giving away the movie this has a good flow to it and does not have the sappy, bring the movie down, love interest. There are hints, but it does not lead you away from the flow of the movie. Great extras and I really enjoyed the sniper information that was explained within the extras of the DVD.

... a little familiar. Kind of like a compilation of Rambo, CSI TV show and the Jason Bourne movies all rolled up into one movie.

However Wahlberg makes a great Marine Corps sniper, and it was fun to watch as the story unraveled.

It was only after watching the movie that I felt it was somewhat derivative.

Good Action Movie with a sensible plotline and carried out by good actors.

Definitely worth watching once!

I have been a fan of Mark Wahlburg from the early days of Marky Mark through the Calvin Klein Ads and on to his initial roles he should have passed over with the exception of Basketball Diaries. Here he is in his element in a A-Movie finally worthy of his talent. A Conspiracy within a Conspiracy that really makes you wonder if these things like this really do occur as with Kennedy, Marilyn Monroe and the like. Get this, you won't be disappointed! Thanks for Reading!

Wahlberg at his best in this movie. Action and suspense filled
as ex-sniper Wahlberg works his way through a secret government
group that is trying to cover up a mass killing in Africa. By
involving Wahlberg as a framed SHOOTER though-they buy alot more
trouble than they can handle. Filled with great rifle shots by
the ex-sniper with plenty of explosives also. Danny Glover (Predator 2,
BAT 21, etc.) is a surprise bad guy here that works for the secret
government agency and earns the wrath of Wahlberg in an explosive
ending. Antoine Fuque is the director of this movie and he has
several action movies already to his credit (Tears of the Sun, The
Bulletproof Monk, etc) and adds a top notch thriller with this movie.
If you like action movies with a military angle, then this flix is
right up your alley and it will give you a full night of entertainment.

I loved this movie, I bought it and ended up watching it 5 or 6 times the first week and it still never gets old. Very good attention to detail how a sniper speaks and the tools he uses... basically you never will say "ya, right that couldn't happen". Its has one likeness to the bourne movies, the government plot other than that alot of twists

BUY IT!!!!

"Shooter" is a well-presented political thriller., jam-packed with well-executed explosions and chases., but with an overused storyline. (The 'framed-I-didn't-do-it-and-I'll-find-out-who-did-myself-while-ducking-my-pursuers' concept that spawned "The Fugitive", "U.S. Marshals", "Bourne Identity"., and Presidential Assassination and Conspiracy that spawned "In The Line of Fire", "Absolute Power" and "Murder At 1600".
Mark Wahlberg, ("Invincible" and "The Departed"), rifles his way through as Bob Lee Swagger, an ex-Marine marksman who is framed as a Presidential Assassin. Lemkin and Director Antoine Fuqua (Training Day) present grander statements about government corruption, military cover-ups, and a loss of faith in the American political system. Noble themes, for sure, and crafted with sledgehammer delivery., with shadowy conspiracies existing in every corner.
As the film opens, Swagger — three years after being abandoned by his superiors when a secret mission in Ethiopia went bad — has retired to the mountains of Wyoming. He shoots his own dinner and trusts no one., haunted by the death of his combat "spotter," Donnie (Lane Garrison), who was killed during the debacle in Ethiopia.
Swagger is officially out of the military sniper business, that is until a group of stony G-men, led by retired Colonel Isaac Johnson (Danny Glover) show up at Swagger's home with an offer Swagger should refuse — 'to use his marksman skills to help them foil a suspected Presidential Assassination'.
The following sequence of events contrive a dubious web.
The Assassination attempt takes an unexpected turn and Swagger's on the run, set up as the actual shooter, and left hung out to dry by Colonel Johnson, the FBI, the CIA., and anyone else with the power to help him. Only a newbie FBI agent, Nick Memphis ("World Trade Center's" Michael Pena), realizes that something's awry and pairs up with Swagger to expose the truth.
Meanwhile, Swagger convinces Donnie's Kentucky Widow, Sara (Kate Mara), to join the cause. She will help; undercover in blonde wig and hooker drag to extract crucial information.
Crisscrossing the U.S.A., Swagger tries to stay alive before the real hit men execute him. All the while., sifting through the explosions, contempt and action-sequences until the crucial, unexpected climax reaches it's finale.
All-In-All, "Shooter" is a good film., it's just getting into the "overdone story-concept" category. Still., an enjoyable action-film. (At-Face-Value).

This DVD was a terrific buy and a wonderfully action packed movie. If you enjoy an action thriller then you won't be disappointed with this movie.
Plot twists and turns and very good acting from the cast. One of the best DVDs I've bought recently.

Ok folks. The honest truth is I am not a Mark Wahlberg fan and when into this movie with very low expectations but.... I was very surprised. If you are looking for an excellent action, who done it film, not to mention a politcal thriller then you will like this. It is more realistic then most would imagine and definately keep you guessing. Without giving anything away it is defiantely worth the price of admission weather you rent or buy it, just make a point to catch it. Thyanks for reading this. Thats just this guys opinion.

I can't wait to add this movie to my collection! We rented it and it blew us away (no pun intended). We watched it 2 nights in a row. Lots of interesting information presented regarding the Scout Snipers. The clothes, the guns, the technical information...I never knew what went into making long distance sniper shots. I thought you just put the target in the crosshairs and fired. Not so. Great look at the weaponry, the gear they would wear and how they gather information on targets, would-be targets to prevent assasinations. As the extras indicated (worth seeing!), the Scout Snipers do us proud. These are extremely talented and highly trained men who put their life on the line for their country.

The story line is up-to-date and causes you to question how we use our men in the military to further goverment objectives. A conspiracy, a picture of a disallusioned patriot (but one who'll fight for our flag any day), of someone who believes that one man CAN make a difference to right wrongs.

Great actors. Mark Wahlberg, Danny Glover and the entire supporting cast are tremendous! It is definately a movie YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS! Oh, yeah, and for the ladies there is a hint of a love story...

Don't miss seeing this movie! Definately one of the BEST I've seen in a LONG time!

P.S. A HUGE THANK YOU to ALL of the men and women who serve our country. You have our family's deepest GRATITUDE! We love you!

This movie is a big must for anyone's DVD collection. Great movie for a Saturday night! Action packed, thriller, conspiracy plots, very JFK ish
The shooter throws us into the world of Bob Lee Swagger (Mark Wahlberg) Former sharp shooter for the USMC, Bob's world is turned upside when he reluctantly takes a job for a Colonel who claims an attempt is going to be made on the Presidents life.
For us this movie was just all round great, there has been so many remakes of old movies lately, and we are surrounded by sequels, that this movie is a refreshing change. Mark Wahlberg is really good in this movie, and in our eyes he was born to play the role of Bob Lee Swagger (you have got to love the name!)

So if you want a refreshing change of pace Shooter is the movie for you

If you only watch the bonus features of this moive it is well worth it!!! I am a sniper/military enthusiast and it really gives some good information!!!

GOOD ACTING, GREAT PLOT, ALOT OF ACTION. I DID NOT SLEEP THROUGH THIS ONE. THE PHOTOGRAPHY WAS ESPECIALLY GOOD.

Really enjoyed this movie. Highly recommeded for any Mark Wahlberg fan. A great addition to my Wahlberg collection.

I BOUGHT THIS DVD MOSTLY BECAUSE WATCHING MOVIES IS MY FAVORITE HOBBIE. I LIKE MOVIES A LOT, AND THIS MOVIE WAS ONE OF THOSE THAT I REALLY LIKE I MEAN I KNOW I CAN WATCH IT LIKE 100 TIMES IM STILL GONNA LIKE IT. THE CHARACTERS AND EVERY SINGLE SCENE OF IT. THIS PRODUCERS KNEW WHAT THEY DID AND AS I SAID I REALLY LIKE IT.

What can I say.... great story, great action, great characters, and good people to play them. I enjoyed this on all levels, emotion, intellectual, etc. I highly recommend it.

THE STORY LINE AND THE CAST OF PEOPLE. IT IS REALLY HARD TO FIND THIS TYPE OF DVD. THE STORY IS FIMED THE WAY IT WAS WRITTEN.MY THANKS TO THOSE INVOLVED IN THE WRITING AND FILMING OF 'THE SHOOTER'. IF YOU LIKE SUSPENSE YOU WILL LIKE THIS DVD

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Very action packed. Great Movie a MUST SEE. Mark Wahlberg will make you a beliver. He is great in this Movie. A Sniper can be a very dangerous weapon and he will prove it.

I love Mark Wahlberg and this is an excellent movie. Really enjoyed it. I've seen it twice so far. I wanted to add it to my collection and ebay has the best prices. And the service is always good. The movie is a little violent for some people but Mark is really good in it.

I have never been a big Mark Wahlberg fan. So when this movie came out in the theatres I ignored and forgot about it. I was watching our local cable movie channel last night and I was able to catch it. Boy was I impressed.

The movie follows Wahlberg's character Swagger who is a sniper in the US army. After a mission goes wrong Swagger decides to remove himself from the military and retire into the mountains.

It is here that he is recruited by a mysterious clandestine group of people lead by Colonel Isaac Johnson (Danny Glover's character). He is then thrust into a conspiracy where Swagger is accused of murdering VIA snipping of an Ethiopian Arch Bishop.

The movie has lots of great action, a very good plot, and a few nice twists to keep you interested.

5/5

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If you like Walberg you will like this movie. Lots of shooting and action. My husband said it was the perfect guys movie!!!!!!!!!!1

Awesome, action packed movie...I purchased this one for my husband, and found myself watching right along with him. We have watched it a couple of times now. This one is awesome..2 thumbs up....

Very good movie. Full of action and suspense. Bought for my husband for his Birthday. Received very quickly and in excellent shape.