Rating: R
Movie Release Date: March 22, 2007
DVD Release Date: June 26, 2007
Plot 411: A retired Marine Corps sniper is recruited to prevent a presidential assassination only to be framed for the killing of an international representative.
Review: Now this is the type of movie that Mark Wahlberg should really continue to do (screw movies like The Happening). The void in the macho, action-oriented genre is almost depressing. In the '80s and early '90s, the market was swimming with these man's man-type movies usually starring the likes of Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Charles Bronson, Chuck Norris and Jean-Claude Van Damme. In the 2000s, it's as if these movies are an endangered species. Every once in a while someone will grow a dude 'tude and put out a bust 'em up, shoot 'em up flick, but their dominance in the market is definitely minimal. In this film, Wahlberg plays a retired sniper who must evade capture and prove his innocence in a conspiracy plot that goes very high up into the government. Guys will appreciate it for some very good kills sequences, large explosions, proliferation of guns and a me vs. the world fantasy they can live through Wahlberg's character. Girls will likely enjoy this for the mere presence of the former Calvin Klein model. Note: There is one scene where he reprises this role as underwear model and the boy's still got it. Also in this movie area Danny Glover, Michael Pena and Elias Koteas.
Movie Release Date: March 22, 2007
DVD Release Date: June 26, 2007
Plot 411: A retired Marine Corps sniper is recruited to prevent a presidential assassination only to be framed for the killing of an international representative.
Review: Now this is the type of movie that Mark Wahlberg should really continue to do (screw movies like The Happening). The void in the macho, action-oriented genre is almost depressing. In the '80s and early '90s, the market was swimming with these man's man-type movies usually starring the likes of Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Charles Bronson, Chuck Norris and Jean-Claude Van Damme. In the 2000s, it's as if these movies are an endangered species. Every once in a while someone will grow a dude 'tude and put out a bust 'em up, shoot 'em up flick, but their dominance in the market is definitely minimal. In this film, Wahlberg plays a retired sniper who must evade capture and prove his innocence in a conspiracy plot that goes very high up into the government. Guys will appreciate it for some very good kills sequences, large explosions, proliferation of guns and a me vs. the world fantasy they can live through Wahlberg's character. Girls will likely enjoy this for the mere presence of the former Calvin Klein model. Note: There is one scene where he reprises this role as underwear model and the boy's still got it. Also in this movie area Danny Glover, Michael Pena and Elias Koteas.
Watch It: For a good military/government conspiracy flick sandwiched between slices of action.
Skip It: If kill shots with brain splatter makes you squeamish.
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