Common Sense Media Review
By Alistair Lawrence
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Generic action flick sequel has bloody violence, language.
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Sniper: Assassin's End
What's the Story?
SNIPER: ASSASSIN'S END is about father-and-son military marksmen Brandon (Chad Michael Collins) and Thomas Beckett (Tom Berenger), who must fight to prove their innocence.
Is It Any Good?
Somehow this is the eighth installment in the Sniper movie series, a franchise that hasn't troubled movie theaters with its releases since the 1993 original. While there's nothing in Sniper: Assassin's End that hasn't been done before and on a bigger budget, the movie's total lack of pretension makes it enjoyable enough. Present and correct are the usual array of all-American heroes -- with Berenger returning as an elder crack shot to guide his wrongly accused son, Brandon (Collins). Keeping them company are a renegade DHS agent who doesn't mind resorting to violent methods to get answers, and a mysterious international assailant with innovative marksmanship skills to add flourish to the movie's several shoot-outs. The supporting cast is fleshed out by the usual array of beleaguered white collar law enforcement types pulling up profiles on their computers, and some shady pharmaceutical execs with more than a couple of secrets. If you can forgive all the clichés, there's fun to be had along the way. And the shameless setup for another sequel at the end suggests that there's still plenty of appetite out there for more of the same.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the violence in Sniper: Assassin's End. How did it make you feel? Did it add to the story? Do some types of media violence have a different impact than others?
Discuss the language used in the movie. Did it seem necessary, or excessive? What did it contribute to the movie?
Discuss the father-son relationship between Brandon and Thomas. How did their unusual work bring them together? What else keeps family members bonded to one another?
Which characters showed courage, perseverance, and teamwork? Why are these such important character strengths to have? Can you think of a time when you've shown these traits?
This is the eighth installment in the Sniper movie franchise. What makes some movies suitable for long-running series? Do you have a favorite movie franchise and, if so, what do you like about it?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : June 16, 2020
- Cast : Chad Michael Collins , Tom Berenger , Ryan Robbins , Sayaka Akimoto
- Director : Kaare Andrews
- Inclusion Information : Female Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions
- Genre : Action/Adventure
- Character Strengths : Courage , Perseverance , Teamwork
- Run time : 95 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : July 26, 2023
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