Shooter (2007)

About Shooter

Shooter, an American action thriller film released in 2007, is based on the novel 'Point of Impact' by Stephen Hunter. It was directed by Antoine Fuqua and the screenplay was written by Jonathan Lemkin. The plot revolves around a skilled marksman living in exile being coaxed back into action after learning about a plot to kill the president. He is double-crossed and framed for the assassination and then goes on a mission to find the real killer and reason he was set up.

Making / Production

The shooting of 'Shooter' took place in various world cities like Washington, Philadelphia, and Vancouver, providing the film a broad geographical perspective. With a budget of 61 million dollars, the movie effectively encapsulated the critical parts of the novel's plot.

Actors

• Mark Wahlberg: Plays the role of Bob Lee Swagger, the skilled marksman. His portrayal of a betrayed and revengeful marksman won the audience's hearts.
• Danny Glover: He played Colonel Isaac Johnson who betrays Swagger. His character added the necessary antagonistic touch to the story.
• Kate Mara: Playing the role of Sarah Fenn, she is the love interest of Swagger. Her role added an emotional touch to the intense action thriller.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie was originally supposed to be directed by Clint Eastwood, who intended to act in it as well.
• Mark Wahlberg did most of his own stunts and underwent sniper training particular for this film.

Awards

The film did not win any major awards. However, it was appreciated by the audience and received good ratings on various platforms.

Quotes

• "There's always a confused soul that thinks that one man can make a difference. And you have to kill him to convince him otherwise. That's the hassle with democracy."
• "I don't think you understand, these boys killed my dog."

Music, Soundtrack

• The original music for the film was composed by Mark Mancina.
• The soundtrack includes powerful orchestral themes that intensify the dramatic moments in the movie.