Shooter is a bit of a oddity in that it has some care and attention to the details, but it all seems to go a bit James Bond towards the end. The basic premise of this film ie "what would it take to beat all of the various measures that are currently in place to prevent the assassination of a US President?" is an intriguing one as is the solution. The resulting JFK like conspiracy, something which the characters are somewhat self-aware of, is rather less so.Enter Wahlberg to take of business in another loner underdog (anti)hero role. Predictably increasing levels of action, mayhem and twists result as he goes in pursuit of justice while evading the long arm of the law. He's never less than convincing in a way that Dwayne Johnson isn't.
Verdict: Passable action thriller.
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