A great movie, but it helps to read the book

Rating: 9/10 (19 June 2007)

While going to see Freedom Writers with fellow classmates, the preview for Shooter came on. When it first started out, all I could think of was another government conspiracy mystery. This is true, but it has one main twist, the main character is an veteran master sniper, and top of his class. As the preview continued, it said that this was based on an original novel by Stephen Hunter. Time the movie was over, I bought the book.
The novel was great and Stephen Hunter went into vivid detail with the characters, weapons, and locations, but some of the key plot sequences are missing in the movie. This is expected, but come on, another thirty minutes of movie, and I wouldn't be griping. Also, some of the character development seemed to be missing. But for what it is, it is very good. If you like action, comedy, and a serious flick, it's one to see. Just be prepared to sit through some clichés until the awesome conclusion!