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Mark Wahlberg’s ‘Shooter’ Thrives on Streaming Despite Critic Hate

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Among the contentiously acclaimed action films in the repertoire of an Oscar nominee and former Transformers actor, has recently achieved success through streaming services. This performer, who is well-known as one of Hollywood’s heavyweights, frequently faces criticism but manages to win over audiences, with his 2007 action flick serving as a notable example.

Antoine Fuqua, renowned for films like Training Day, The Equalizer series, and Mark Wahlberg’s controversial sci-fi action film Infinite, directs Shooter. This movie is adapted from Stephen Hunter’s 1993 novel Point of Impact, and the screenplay is by Jonathan Lemkin. Michael Peña, Danny Glover, Kate Mara, Levon Helm, Ned Beatty, and Wahlberg are among the stars in this production. Currently ranked #8 in the top 10 on Paramount+, Shooter’s official synopsis can be found below for further details.

Former elite Marine sniper Bob Lee Swagger (played by Mark Wahlberg), vanishes following an unfortunate mission incident. Later, he’s lured out of retirement when influential government figures persuade him to intervene in a plot targeting the U.S. President. As Swagger uncovers deceit, he finds himself pursued across the country. Rather than eluding capture, Swagger decides to retaliate against powerful and corrupt global leaders.

‘Shooter’ Was a Big Hit With Audiences

Similar to numerous action movies preceding it, Shooter sparked a significant disagreement between critics and viewers. On Rotten Tomatoes, it received a less favorable rating of 47% from the former, earning the infamous “rotten” designation. Critics’ consensus stated that with its implausible narrative and numerous plot inconsistencies, Shooter struggled to differentiate itself from other mindless action-thrillers. However, audiences adored the film, bestowing it with an impressive 80% on the Popcornmeter. For fans of the genre, Shooter delivered the straightforward ’80s-style action movie thrills they crave.

As a devoted movie enthusiast, I’m always thrilled to be part of the action-packed cinematic world. Last year, I had the privilege of teaming up with John Wick: Chapter 3’s Halle Berry in Netflix’s The Union, and this year, I reunited with my Father Stu co-star Mel Gibson for the action thriller Flight Risk. In this movie, directed by Gibson and written by Jared Rosenberg, I find myself playing a villainous role. It revolves around an Air Marshal (Michelle Dockery) who is escorting a fugitive (Topher Grace) to trial on a flight over the Alaskan wilderness. Suspicions arise as we begin to doubt the true identity of the pilot, played by yours truly.

Mark Wahlberg is additionally slated to appear in the crime thriller “Play Dirty,” directed by Shane Black, who is also known for “Iron Man 3” and “The Nice Guys.” In this film, he will portray Parker, a character that has been played by Mel Gibson and Jason Statham in previous movies. He will also join forces with Michelle Monaghan once more for the action-comedy sequel titled “The Family Plan 2.

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2025-04-21 19:33

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