Mark Wahlberg’s Most Underrated Action Movie Continues Its Comeback on Streaming

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Everyone loves a good Mark Wahlberg action movie, and fans on Paramount+ are proving it! One of his lesser-known action films has been consistently topping the streaming charts for months. While he’s famous for hits like The Departed, Pain & Gain, and The Lone Survivor, and comedies like The Other Guys, it’s a slightly overlooked film that’s currently seeing a resurgence in popularity. Released in 2007, Shooter is a fun, over-the-top action movie – and many consider it one of Wahlberg’s best – making it a great choice to watch right now on streaming.

The movie Shooter is currently popular on Paramount+, where it’s been a hit for months. Surprisingly, 18 years after its initial release, people are still discovering and enjoying it – it’s been in the platform’s Top 10 for over four months, specifically 142 days as of today. It’s currently at number nine, though its position on the list varies during the week. Tom Cruise’s American Made is currently the most popular movie on Paramount+.

Antoine Fuqua, the director behind many acclaimed films, helmed Shooter. Mark Wahlberg plays Bob Lee Swagger, a highly skilled ex-Special Forces sniper who gets wrongly accused of trying to kill the president. Now a fugitive with the nation after him, Swagger must rely on his training to stay alive, expose the real conspirators, and prove his innocence.

Okay, so this movie is about Bob Lee Swagger, a seriously skilled Marine sniper. He basically ghosts after a mission goes south, wanting to be left alone. But then, some big shots in the government come to him, claiming there’s a plot to take out the President and they need his help. Turns out, it’s all a setup! Swagger gets double-crossed and suddenly he’s the one they’re after, with the whole country looking for him. But instead of running and hiding, he decides to go on the offensive and get revenge on the really powerful, corrupt people who set him up. It’s a classic ‘lone wolf takes on the system’ kind of story, and it’s awesome.

‘Shooter’ Divided Audiences & Critics


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Mark Wahlberg’s film Shooter is pretty controversial – it definitely doesn’t appeal to everyone. When it came out in 2007, critics weren’t very impressed, giving it a low 47% score on Rotten Tomatoes. But audiences loved it! With over 250,000 ratings, it has an 80% audience score, likely because Wahlberg is perfectly cast as a Special Forces sniper and delivers plenty of action.

One viewer called the actor Mark “incredible” and raved about one of his films, describing it as a thrilling, classic action movie. While others agreed it was highly entertaining, they also acknowledged it had some noticeable plot holes. However, many felt that if you didn’t overthink it, the movie was simply a fun ride with enjoyable characters, exciting moments, and convincingly menacing villains. As one user put it, just relax and enjoy the spectacle!

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2025-12-02 18:32