Far-fetched (or is it?)

Rating: 8/10 (24 March 2007)

The movie is far-fetched and clearly another example of the special effects department taking charge (no pun intended). But the movie is has a certain energy that transcends its weaknesses as a work of art, and Mark Wahlberg gives a strong and energetic performance and may be the new Sylvester Stallone. And Danny Glover is very good too as the retired Army Colonel (or is he really a retired Army Colonel?) with a secret agenda. The female actresses are very pretty and supportive of their men (the Wahlberg character has an accomplice), but the main character is the Shooter. The movie poses an interesting question: Are Americans their own worst enemies? This movie calls to mind the story of Senator Joseph McCarthy who warned about subversives infiltrating the government. After watching this movie you may want to consider whether Senator McCarthy may have been right.