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Tough guy Thomas Beckett is a US Marine 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, who's more of an office-type. Together they plan to seek out an important rebel leader, whilst avoiding a rogue marksman who frequents this part of the jungle. Written by
Rob Hartill
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One Shot. One Kill. No Exceptions.
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Trivia
Historically, Thomas Becket was the archbishop of Canterbury in England from 1162 until he was martyred in 1170, during the reign of King Henry II. He was the eponymous protagonist, portrayed by
Richard Burton in the film
Becket (1964)
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Goofs
Upon hearing AK-47 fire in the jungle, Miller says that he recognizes the "hammer recoil". No such thing: hammer strike has nothing to do with a weapon's acoustic signature.
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Quotes
Richard Miller:
When the "rush" is over, it hurts. Doesn't it?
Thomas Beckett:
What you're feeling now ain't the worst pain. The worst thing is not feeling the hurt anymore.
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Soundtracks
Medicine Man
Written and Performed by Henry Lee Summer
Courtesy of Epic Associated Records
By Arrangement with Sony Music Licensing
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Sniper gives a true new meaning to war movies. I remember movies about Vietnam or WWII, lots of firing, everybody dies, bam bam. "Sniper" takes war to a new level or refinement. The movie certainly conveys all of the emotions it aims for - The helplessness of humans in the jungle, the hatred and eventual trust between Beckett and Miller, and the rush of the moment when they pull the trigger. A seemingly low-budget film makes up for every flaw with action, suspense, and thrill, because when it comes down to it, it's just one shot, one kill.