Title: Sniper
Condensed 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.
Condensed 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.