The Gunman

Open Road Films | Release Date: March 20, 2015

4.6	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 78 Ratings

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nrasteiroMar 23, 2015

I saw the "The Gunman" in a cinema chair. For me it was simply one of the best movies I've seen lately. The story and the suspense held me to the chair until the end of the movie. In the background there is much reality that is unknown in theI saw the "The Gunman" in a cinema chair. For me it was simply one of the best movies I've seen lately. The story and the suspense held me to the chair until the end of the movie. In the background there is much reality that is unknown in the interests of a large multinational and its ability to achieve its goals. Great movie.… Expand

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Idiota150Jun 25, 2015

If you're looking for a simple enough action movie, this is definitely okey. Seeing Sean Penn in this movie, can probably feel odd to some, I basically don't care. You'll have a couple of ridiculous scenes where Penn seems just to want toIf you're looking for a simple enough action movie, this is definitely okey. Seeing Sean Penn in this movie, can probably feel odd to some, I basically don't care. You'll have a couple of ridiculous scenes where Penn seems just to want to show off his body, a few short annoying moments. The plot is predictable if you have some intelligence, but I didn't mind that.… Expand

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LeZeeSep 29, 2016

When an assassin becomes a target!

It was not bad, but the same old stuff that we'd seen in so many other films. It was actually based on the book and directed by the 'Taken' filmmaker. An international project, takes place in threeWhen an assassin becomes a target!

It was not bad, but the same old stuff that we'd seen in so many other films. It was actually based on the book and directed by the 'Taken' filmmaker. An international project, takes place in three different countries, but opens and ends in Congo. It centres on an assassin who had successfully executed a high-profile job in Africa. But a few years later, after giving up those kind of work, all the sudden it comes back to haunt him when some unknown men comes looking for him. So he decides to find who's behind it and why.

Even though it is a familiar theme, very much enjoyable. But the problem is the hero remains unhurt and somebody else dies for him which so cliché. The acting was good, and obviously that is Sean Penn in the lead. The action sequences were okay, but the pace of the film was the reason for me to sit on-board for over 100 minutes.

So if you are not expecting a good story and the stunts, it will do okay, particularly for the time pass. Yes, it had a chance to become a better film, but I think it wanted to replicate the book which is a couple of decades old and in the meantime pieces from it was used in the different films, hence this one looked so old. The critics did not like it, but it is much better than they say, as well as not good as some people claim.

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AcefireJul 24, 2015

This was a great "action" movie. Compared to modern actions flicks of today, this one far exceeds the norm. Great production quality really ties together the momentum of the story with a solid performance from Sean. Other actors seem to fallThis was a great "action" movie. Compared to modern actions flicks of today, this one far exceeds the norm. Great production quality really ties together the momentum of the story with a solid performance from Sean. Other actors seem to fall flat when placed juxtaposition with Sean. Either they are making him look really good, or they were just terrible. You decide.

Personally, I will take this any day to the "Bourne" series and the lackluster James Bond Flicks of late.… Expand

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chugheadJun 21, 2015

If you enjoyed Blood Diamond with Leonardo DiCaprio then you will view this as a milder version. The Gunman was better than expected because it delivered good performances and worthy actionable scenes. It flowed well, surprisingly, Sean PennIf you enjoyed Blood Diamond with Leonardo DiCaprio then you will view this as a milder version. The Gunman was better than expected because it delivered good performances and worthy actionable scenes. It flowed well, surprisingly, Sean Penn is a great action character for his age as well as in great shape.… Expand

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