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Richard L. Fox, Tim Abell, Wesley Snipes

A U.S. Special Forces operative must save Russia from nuclear annihilation in this action-packed thriller. With orders to destroy a Chechen nuclear power plant before terrorists use it as their own WM...( read more  read more... )D, "The Marksman" (Wesley Snipes) must infiltrate the heavily secured site to set direct coordinates for a missile. But it's a setup by the terrorists, and The Marksman must find a way to deactivate the nuclear reactor before it's too late.

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R, 95 min.

Directed by: Marcus Adams

Release Date: September 6, 2005

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  • PvtCaboose91
    June 25, 2008
    PvtCaboose91
    "Are your nerves shaking?...that means your instincts are turned on.


    It seems that in recent years, washed up action stars like Steven Seagal, Chuck Norris and Van Damme obtain their income from starring in low-budget, crappy straight-to-video action flicks. Since th

    ...( read more)ey started in that industry, there is little wonder why they continued - they just don't have the acting skills to be hired for anything good.

    After Wesley Snipes featured in films like Blade and Demolition Man among others, no-one anticipated that he would lower his standards to the world of low-budget straight-to-video action flicks. It's impossible not to wonder what's compelling this actor to feature in such an appallingly low-rent affair. Regrettably, with Snipes starring in scrupulously inept and poorly produced action fares such as 7 Seconds and The Marksman he's venturing into the same dangerous territory formerly tread by Seagal, Van Damme and Chuck Norris - three actors who sorely need to retire.

    Okay, so I admit that occasionally I do enjoy a good violent action flick. Even if they are low-budget, they can supply a healthy dosage of thrills and action. I viewed The Marksman in the faint hope of something like that, and boy was I wrong! The paltry budget is obvious from the first shot! One of the aspects I discovered from the initial 10 minutes is how poorly the film has been made. The opening "action" sequence is impossible to watch because of the poor lighting, the abysmal directing, the choppy editing, the feeble audio mix, embarrassing acting and the shortness of action!

    The plot starts off reasonably straightforward and easy to follow. Basically, there's a mysterious mercenary with a formidable reputation only known as Painter (Snipes). After a preposterously terrible opening scene that depicts a training exercise, Painter is presented with his latest mission. The US army send him to a Chechen nuclear power plant with a group of soldiers as his back-up where a group of stereotypical, forgettable evil terrorists are threatening to set off a live reactor. Though his objective is to secure the reactor and save the hostages, Painter's superiors make it clear that his priority is the reactor. However, it doesn't take long before Painter discovers that he and his soldiers are being elaborately set up - leaving Painter with little choice but to take on all the terrorists single-handedly.

    After the first 40 minutes the plot transforms into some political mumbo jumbo that's virtually impossible to follow. The dialogue is hard to understand as well, thus the film is hard to follow. Then again the script is filled with dialogue that one won't want to listen to...quite simply, the script is poorly written and executed worse!

    The worst insult is that the screenwriters were obviously aiming to create some interesting action flick with a political sub-plot, like Behind Enemy Lines or something. Wesley Snipes is thus tossed into the mix due to the success of his previous movies. The difference is...films in that fundamental style actually flaunt a decent script. The screenwriters here fill the film with ludicrous dialogue and forgettable action.

    Wesley Snipes made a terrible career move when he decided to star in this mess. His acting isn't even slightly memorable. One would expect his experience to be the saving grace here...but it's not. Combine a talented actor with a team of hacks and this is the result. The rest of the acting is largely pathetic. You can't help but feel sorry for the waste of talent. It's apparent that the actors tried. Similar to Wesley Snipes, it's the filmmakers that destroyed all the potential for good performances.

    Overall, The Marksman is a missed opportunity. The concept is mediocre and could have achieved some entertaining results for sure. However the film looks ugly and feels ugly. Every shot looks grainy, every action scene is lifeless. This film is utter tripe! Wesley Snipes was never the best actor in the world, but surely even he deserves better than this!
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    October 25, 2009
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  • slomac
    August 28, 2009
    slomac
    A U.S. Special Forces operative must save Russia from nuclear annihilation in this action-packed thriller. With orders to destroy a Chechen nuclear power plant before terrorists use it as their own WM.
  • Soundsofmadness
    January 10, 2009
    Soundsofmadness
    No thankyou - Not interested.
  • bullcalf69
    January 1, 2009
    bullcalf69
    I'm an action junkiby heart, and this movie was not Snipes' best film, however it was still a good movie in it's own way. ful of action, but the story line has been done before.
  • aswinwilliam
    September 15, 2008
    aswinwilliam
    Snipes saves the world again whats new? a bit lame
  • scififan151852
    September 6, 2008
    scififan151852
    I really don't see why this film is so underrated and criticized. It was a bit slow, but overall I thought it was an alright film. I quite enjoyed it.
  • mrmonopoly4
    August 25, 2008
    mrmonopoly4
    wow, wow, umm, i guess you could say that this really freaking sucked, this is one of those movies that have been made when someone needs to get money
  • WORNGBIT
    June 16, 2008
    WORNGBIT
    very good 7 out 0f 10
  • SaintFrancisofAssisi
    June 8, 2008
    SaintFrancisofAssisi
    Not at all interested

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  • nbhatti3000
    December 3, 2007
    nbhatti3000
    same mission movie of america to destroy some plans of other countries.
  • azzarule
    May 17, 2007
    azzarule
    Very interesting film and a good character for Snipes to portray. The plot is a bit predictable but that may just be me :). Also shows how we shouldn't let our past decisions and relative emotions cloud our present and future judgement. All in all another great Snipes film!
  • XxbaybieexgemzxX
    February 4, 2007
    XxbaybieexgemzxX
    iya all
    me cuz directed this film marcus adams hes great i luv him xx
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