Wahlberg shines in 'Shooter'

Mark Wahlberg is Bob Lee Swagger, a former Marine sniper, who is persuaded to come out of retirement to stop an assassination attempt on the President in Shooter (Paramount, €24.99).

When he’s double-crossed, he naturally sets out to clear his name and find the critters who set him up.

OK, the plot line is just a variation on a theme, but the cast is stellar — Danny Glover and Michael Pena — and Antoine Fuqua steers a fine directorial line which ensures you will stick with the action.

Extras include a director’s commentary, deleted scenes and a competent making-of featurette.

Thriller

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