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Bob Lee Swagger (Mark Wahlberg), a former Marine Corps sniper who leaves the military after a mission goes bad. After he is reluctantly pressed back into service, Swagger is double-crossed again. With two bullets in him and the subject of a nationwide manhunt, Swagger begins his revenge, which will take down the most powerful people in the country.
| Genres: |
Action/Adventure, Thriller and Adaptation |
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| Running Time: |
2 hrs. 6 min. |
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| Release Date: |
March 23rd, 2007 (wide) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
R for strong graphic violence and some language. |
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| Distributors: |
Paramount Pictures International (PPI), Paramount Pictures
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$46,975,183 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
C+
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Bob Townsend
"An improbable, paranoid action picture, made slightly better by Mark Wahlberg's moody take on the title role." more...
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C |
Boston Globe, Ty Burr
"The film moves at a clip and smartly alternates mayhem and drama." more...
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B- |
Chicago Sun-Times, Bill Zwecker
"...while it's fast-paced and often something of a nail-biter, Shooter doesn't really pay off, other than merely give us a lot of action, merely for action's sake." more...
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B- |
Chicago Tribune, Michael Phillips
"Its ideal audience is that of longtime Soldier of Fortune subscribers who may not renew because they've been feeling a little conflicted about world affairs lately." more...
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C |
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