Sniper

1993 "One Shot. One Kill. No Exceptions."
6.1| 1h38m| R| en
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Tough guy Thomas Beckett is an US soldier working in the Panamanian jungle. His job is to seek out rebels and remove them using his sniper skills. Beckett is notorious for losing his partners on such missions. This time he's accompanied by crack marksman Richard Miller.

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Whitech It is not only a funny movie, but it allows a great amount of joy for anyone who watches it.
Clarissa Mora The tone of this movie is interesting -- the stakes are both dramatic and high, but it's balanced with a lot of fun, tongue and cheek dialogue.
Ezmae Chang This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.
Billy Ollie Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable
DesertDogMedia Title: SniperCondensed Storyline: A marine sniper has to go into the jungle and remove rebel fighters, but he is known for the fact that his spotters never come back Notable Acting: Tom Berenger is Thomas Beckett, the hard ass sniper who has issues as his spotters keep getting killed, his character is pretty much cardboard cut as it doesn't really build or change or grow in the movie. Billy Zane is Richard Miller, the new guy who the old sniper has to train, he is less cardboard, but still unoriginal. Noticeable Camera work: It is a 90's action movie, so I wouldn't hold out too much faith for any interesting angles an shots. But I would expect POV and voyeuristic shots as this is a sniper movie which has them being chased by an enemy sniper. The movie dos not disappoint on that end as we get out first POV sniper scope shot at 3 minutes in. The movie continues to use standard shots with a few POV or voyeuristic shots so the movie is alright for an action movie were camera angles are concerned. Incorrect Science: The movie has got quite a few military-esk errors such as how to address a Master Gunny Sergeant Altering the ballistic properties of a bullet by smoothing the edges of it Trying to dry fire a weapon, knowing a weapon by hearing the hammer strike Trying to talk while in a helicopter without a mic. Overall Feel: If you want a good sniper/war movie, you'll like this film. It is your typical war type action movie. One thing I loved about this movie and about most sniper movies is the unshackling sense of mystery and stealth. Of course that is the whole point of snipers, but it is still fun to watch movies and enjoy that in them. The camera works is as good as you'll get from a 90's action movie and the acting is decent if not predictable.
Ben Larson When you want intense combat, you turn to Tom Berenger (Platoon). Here he plays a sniper in the jungle going after rebels and drug lords. Forget that the reason they are going really makes them murderers. It's just the way things have always been done.Life's a bitch, so he gets a green office type (Billy Zane) to help on the mission. He may shoot well, but he has never killed anyone.The film is in the hands of Luis Llosa, who stunk up Anaconda. He doesn't do much better here, but Berenger makes the movie worthwhile. Sure, it may be a little long - who wants to see a lot of walking through the jungle - but is is good, tense action when the time is right
Movie Guy This is definitely Tom Berenger's signature film, he is perfect for this role and also Billy Zane did his job well in this film.The best thing about this film is it's simplicity just like predator, the jungle and well chosen music works perfectly with this film adding to the suspense. This is a generally speaking (in a non-sexist way) truly a guy film, I remember watching this with my girlfriend and I am sure she was counting the squares on the carpet after five minutes so be careful who you watch it with. I have watched this film many times and it goes on "the keeps" shelf of my DVD collection, awesome film.Unfortunately I can't say the same for the sniper films that come after this but they are watchable.
ingridon89 When I saw it for the first time I was really impressed.The director made such a mysterious atmosphere, especially in the end. Through all the story spectators can expect that Richard will really kill Thomas or he will do it first.But..the main point was not conflict but..FRIENDSHIP!Older and mature one prayed himself to save the younger who has the whole life to life.It is amazing. Every time I watch it I enjoy!Of course it is pretty violent like every action movie but I think it is acceptable. Thanks a lot Louis Liosa and Tom Berenger! Amazing film!I advice everyone to see it.I am sure people wont regret and will really have a good time.