The Marksman

Name: The Marksman
Genre: Action, Thriller
Released: January 15, 2021
Duration: 108 min
Rating: 44
Cast: Alex Knight, Alfredo Quiroz, Antonio Leyba, Chase Mullins, Dominic Cancelliere

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Voltage Pictures | Release Date: January 15, 2021 | PG-13

Starring: Alex Knight, Alfredo Quiroz, Antonio Leyba, Chase Mullins, Dominic Cancelliere, Dylan Kenin, Grayson Berry, Harry Maldonado, Jacob Perez, Jose Vasquez, Juan Pablo Raba, Katheryn Winnick, Lelia Symington, Liam Neeson, Luce Rains, Sean A. Rosales, Teresa Ruiz

Summary: Hardened Arizona rancher Jim Hanson (Liam Neeson) simply wants to be left alone as he fends off eviction notices and tries to make a living on an isolated stretch of borderland. But everything changes when Hanson, an ex-Marine sharpshooter, witnesses 11-year-old migrant Miguel (Jacob Perez) fleeing with his mother Rosa (Teresa Ruiz) fromHardened Arizona rancher Jim Hanson (Liam Neeson) simply wants to be left alone as he fends off eviction notices and tries to make a living on an isolated stretch of borderland. But everything changes when Hanson, an ex-Marine sharpshooter, witnesses 11-year-old migrant Miguel (Jacob Perez) fleeing with his mother Rosa (Teresa Ruiz) from drug cartel assassins led by the ruthless Mauricio (Juan Pablo Raba). After being caught in a shoot-out, a dying Rosa begs Jim to take her son to safety to her family in Chicago. Defying her cop daughter Sarah (Katheryn Winnick), Jim sneaks Miguel out of the local U.S. Customs and Border Patrol station and together, they hit the road with the group of killers in pursuit. Jim and Miguel slowly begin to overcome their differences and begin to forge an unlikely friendship, while Mauricio and his fellow assassins blaze a cold-blooded trail, hot on their heels. When they finally meet on a Midwestern farm, a fight to the death ensues as Jim uses his military skills and code of honor to defend the boy he's come to love.… Expand

Director: Robert Lorenz

Genre(s): Action, Thriller

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 108 min

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Frank Scheck

Jan 12, 2021

The movie displays the measured pacing and tautness marking many of Eastwood's films, and Neeson delivers an Eastwood-style performance while also revealing an emotional vulnerability that proves fully relatable. It's easy to see how his distinctive combination of mature rugged masculinity and Irish soulfulness has made him a perfect action hero for these complicated times. Read full review

Evan Saathoff

Jan 12, 2021

Ultimately, The Marksman hits its generic target. It is the kind of film you watch on accident more than seek out, but you probably won’t regret the accident. Read full review

Bill Goodykoontz

Jan 12, 2021

The Marksman is not awful. It’s not particularly good, either, but it’s not the disaster it should have been. Part of that has to do with the way Lorenz stages the action — well-choreographed and tense. Part of it has to do with Perez, who combines being adorable with a kind of hard-won wisdom beyond his years that makes for a completely winning character. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Christy Lemire

Jan 19, 2021

It’s time for your annual Liam Neesoning: that cinematic tradition in which the seasoned star plays a grizzled character with a particular set of skills, which come in handy to dispatch bad guys and rescue good ones. But this year’s entry in the subgenre, The Marksman, is particularly mediocre. Read full review

Alonso Duralde

Jan 12, 2021

Neeson has certainly starred in worse action vehicles than The Marksman, but rarely have they been more forgettable. Read full review

IndieWire David Ehrlich

Jan 12, 2021

If superhero movies have unsurprisingly managed to outlive Stan Lee, a film as functional and flavorless as The Marksman suggests that Eastwoodism will die along with the man who inspired it. Read full review

Movie Nation Roger Moore

Jan 17, 2021

A thriller that misses the mark, and not by a little. Read full review

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Mangoturtle

Jan 19, 2021

Liam Neeson's character was very believable and likable, you care for him. The movie was good for most of its runtime. Not the most unique story, but it was handled well.

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The_Sifi_Turtle

Jan 18, 2021

I actually really enjoyed this movie. This is a perfect example of how inaccurate the critics are, this movie was great. Liam Neeson's character was very likable. Not a shoot 'em up without thinking or story. it actually had character and plot. It wasn't a cheerful movie, but the happyI actually really enjoyed this movie. This is a perfect example of how inaccurate the critics are, this movie was great. Liam Neeson's character was very likable. Not a shoot 'em up without thinking or story. it actually had character and plot. It wasn't a cheerful movie, but the happy moments in the film really shine. I strongly urge you to see this movie.… Expand

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LazyPig

Jan 18, 2021

A hit or miss thriller, that was enjoyable. Not for some people, and is quite sad at times. But Liam Neeson was great and I enjoyed most of this movie.

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tropicAces

Jan 15, 2021

It's pretty much the same thing as every other recent Neeson movie, in that when he is firing a gun there is fun to be had, but the rest of the film is blah.

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TVJerry

Jan 19, 2021

After Honest Thief, Liam Neeson continues sliding from his now-traditional action hero to a kinder, gentler adventure. He plays an Arizona rancher and former Marine sharpshooter who ends up protecting an immigrant boy from the vicious Mexican cartel that chased him to the US for revenge onAfter Honest Thief, Liam Neeson continues sliding from his now-traditional action hero to a kinder, gentler adventure. He plays an Arizona rancher and former Marine sharpshooter who ends up protecting an immigrant boy from the vicious Mexican cartel that chased him to the US for revenge on his family. The duo ends up on a road trip pursued by the bad guys, while forging the inevitable bond. If this sounds predictable, you have no idea. Nothing about the writing or plot is original and the action holds no thrills. Not sure when will Neeson tire of these formula films, but we already are.… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

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