A surprisingly effective action film.

Rating: 8/10 (11 August 2015)

Mark Wahlberg's the a bad-ass, cool-ass guy, proving just so in the 2hr duration of Shooter. Antoine Fuqua brings out the best in his chosen actors. Walhberg, for a good third of the film, spends time alone, on the run. Rogue cop Danny Glover and his band of solemn men frame him for murder. Wahlberg escapes, plots revenge and digs around for answers. A rookie FBI agent in the form of Michael Pena believes Wahlberg to be innocent. His naivety's sincere. Both characters have heart, fleshed out by the same goal. Brilliant, undervalued acting and great character exchanges. Shooter is a tight, explosive, and well coordinated. A consistent, must see action film.