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"Shooter" is Action-Packed Mediocrity at its Finest |
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Written by CHELSEY MADSEN
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Thursday, 29 March 2007 |
If you are looking for an adrenaline filled movie that will be sure to
keep you attentive, look no further then "Shooter." However, if you
are looking for an innovative film that constantly keeps you guessing,
you may want to shy away now.
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"Shooter"
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 Entertainment
 Art
Directed by Antoine Fuqua
Written by Jonathan Lemkin and Stephen Hunter
Staring Mark Whalberg and Danny Glover
Rated R for strong graphic violence and some language
Released March 23, 2007
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"Shooter," the movie that followed up Mark Whalberg's Oscar nominated
role in "The Departed," proved to be yet another disappointing,
formula-driven film, littered with intensity while feeding off
predictability. Under the direction of Antoine Fuqua (best known for
"Training Day"), the film is plagued with blood soaked combat scenes,
well executed yet striving to constantly reinvent the same mediocrity
in every scene.
Whalberg portrays a stiff military man (Bob Lee Swagger) who takes on
the customary task of saving the world, proving to be an
oh-too-familiar role for Whalberg. He is framed in an attempt to
prevent a Presidential assassination, and as a result finds himself
engaging in battle with the corrupted government. He takes on the
assistance of Nick Memphis (Michael Pena), a rookie FBI agent who
trails Shooter in his efforts to expose the truth. While the two are
striving to uncover the corruption, Colonel Isaac Johnson (Danny
Glover), a retired military leader, attempts to dust away the trail of
damage before he is revealed. The plausible storyline feeds off of
America's fear of government deception, drawing the film closer to
home using overemphasized symbols of patriotism.
The biggest surprise coming "Shooter" was the acting done by Michael
Pena, best known from his previous role in "World Trade Center".
Pena's awkwardly amusing character manages to outperform the seasonal
veterans with his witty charisma and congenial qualities.
Overall, the film must be applauded for its ability to keep the
adrenaline flowing, although it lacked the sense of substance that is
essential for any successful film. Better luck next time, Whalberg. Powered by AkoComment 2.0! |
