I reacted with impatience to “Shooter” because I felt like I gripped a rifle to locate the ideal target. Through Antoine Fuqua’s expert rhythm-building the film gave me an immediate connection which immersed me in the story of an expert marksman on his mission. Jonathan Lemkin knits a complicated fabric of betrayal through the plot structure which Mark Wahlberg’s main character dominates.
The enigmatic character of Bob Lee becomes incredibly believable because Wahlberg delivers rich emotional weight to it. Through Michael Peña and Elias Koteas’s appearances alongside Mark Wahlberg the film gains necessary dimensions of human warmth that softens its dark edgy presentation. The direction by Antoine Fuqua maintains a perfect speed that turns the film into an unstoppable bullet.
The artful direction along with remarkable acting steals the show over the film’s slightly underwhelming production design in “Shooter”. The utilization of CGI in some effects creates artificial elements that degrades the natural feel of the movie overall. Through the musical talents of Mark Isham the film attains an haunting musical element which delivers sentimental yet unforgettable notes that harmonize with the cinematic action. This powerful film succeeds as a solid movie production which directs its bullet precisely towards the audience’s emotions.
