Shooter
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.
Critics Sentiment
Swagger and Memphis rescue Sarah during snowy mountain confrontation
Retired Swagger living alone in mountains with his dog
The film jumps from the slower character setup of Swagger's retirement to the high-impact assassination and framing sequence.
Shooter maintains strong audience engagement throughout most of its runtime, with particular praise for its technical authenticity and conspiracy plotting. The film peaks during its action sequences and investigative revelations, while slower character development moments receive more modest reception. Critics consistently appreciated Wahlberg's performance and the film's realistic approach to both sniping and government corruption themes.
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Mark Wahlberg
Bob Lee Swagger
Michael Peña
Nick Memphis
Danny Glover
Colonel Isaac Johnson
Kate Mara
Sarah Fenn
Elias Koteas
Jack Payne
Rhona Mitra
Alourdes Galindo
Jonathan Walker
Louis Dobbler
Louis Ferreira
Howard Purnell
Rade Šerbedžija
Michael Sandor
Tate Donovan
Russ Turner
A.C. Peterson
Officer Stanley Timmons
Ned Beatty
Senator Charles F. Meachum
Lane Garrison
Donnie Fenn
Zak Santiago
Senior Agent
Michael-Ann Connor
Junior Agent
Shawn Reis
Underling
Brian Markinson
Attorney General Russert
Michael St. John Smith
FBI Director Brandt
Dean Mckenzie
Archbishop Desmond Mutumbo
Tom Butler
President
Crew
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