“Shooter” (2007) is an American action thriller film directed by Antoine Fuqua and based on the 1993 novel Point of Impact by Stephen Hunter. The film stars Mark Wahlberg as the protagonist, Bob Lee Swagger, a retired U.S. Marine Corps sniper who is reluctantly pulled back into action.
Plot Summary:
Bob Lee Swagger is a highly skilled marksman who has retreated into isolation after a mission goes wrong. He’s approached by government officials who claim they need his help to stop a potential presidential assassination. However, Swagger soon finds himself framed for the very assassination he was trying to prevent. On the run and determined to clear his name, Swagger uncovers a deep conspiracy involving corrupt officials and powerful interests.
Main Cast:
- Mark Wahlberg as Bob Lee Swagger
- Michael Peña as FBI Agent Nick Memphis
- Danny Glover as Colonel Isaac Johnson
- Kate Mara as Sarah Fenn
- Elias Koteas as Jack Payne
- Rhona Mitra as Alourdes Galindo
- Ned Beatty as Senator Charles Meachum
Key Themes:
- Government corruption
- Vigilante justice
- Military ethics
- Betrayal and redemption
Reception:
The film received mixed reviews from critics. While the action sequences and Wahlberg’s performance were praised, the plot was considered formulaic by some. However, it has gained a following among fans of action thrillers for its suspense, sniper action, and conspiracy-driven story.
Box Office:
“Shooter” grossed approximately $95 million worldwide on a budget of around $61 million.
Yesterday was about honor. Today is about justice.
A top Marine sniper, Bob Lee Swagger, leaves the military after a mission goes horribly awry and disappears, living in seclusion. He is coaxed back into service after a high-profile government official convinces him to help thwart a plot to kill the President of the United States. Ultimately double-crossed and framed for the attempt, Swagger becomes the target of a nationwide manhunt. He goes on the run to track the real killer and find out who exactly set him up, and why, eventually seeking revenge against some of the most powerful and corrupt leaders in the free world.
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