“Shooter” (2007) is an American action thriller film directed by Antoine Fuqua, known for his knack for creating intense and gritty cinematic experiences. The film stars Mark Wahlberg as Bob Lee Swagger, a former Marine Corps sniper who becomes entangled in a complex conspiracy.

The plot follows Swagger, a reclusive and highly skilled marksman, who is lured out of retirement by a government agency with the promise of a new mission. He is approached by Colonel Isaac Johnson (Danny Glover) to help prevent an assassination attempt on the President of the United States. However, Swagger quickly discovers that he has been set up to take the fall for the assassination attempt, which turns out to be a successful murder of a foreign dignitary instead.

Now a fugitive on the run, Swagger uses his military training and survival skills to evade capture while trying to uncover the truth behind the conspiracy. Along the way, he teams up with FBI agent Nick Memphis (Michael Peña), who initially pursues him but later realizes that Swagger is innocent and decides to help him clear his name.

As Swagger delves deeper into the conspiracy, he uncovers a web of corruption involving high-ranking government officials, private contractors, and wealthy businessmen who orchestrated the assassination to cover up their own illegal activities. The film builds to an explosive climax where Swagger, using his sniper skills, takes down those responsible and brings them to justice.

“Shooter” is known for its intense action sequences, intricate plot, and Wahlberg’s portrayal of a determined and resourceful protagonist. The film touches on themes of betrayal, corruption, and the abuse of power, while delivering a gripping and suspenseful narrative.