Sniper: Vengeance (2023) | Movie Review
Sniper: Vengeance (2023)
⭐ 6.2/10 — 5,841 ratings
NR | 1h 23min | Action, Thriller, War | 13 January 2023
Every shot has a price. Every mission has a cost.
Plot
During a routine escort mission, the elite Storm team is caught in a devastating ambush orchestrated by the mysterious and ruthless Ghost team. The attack leaves deep wounds — both physical and psychological — on the surviving operatives. Six months later, seasoned sniper Gao Zhan and tactician Pang Jian are pulled back into the field, leading the Tiger team on a high-stakes rescue operation to recover kidnapped scientists before they fall into enemy hands. But the Ghost team is watching. And this time, it's personal.
Director
TBA
Stars
- TBA as Gao Zhan
- TBA as Pang Jian
- TBA as Ghost Team Commander
Critic Reviews
🗞️ Asian Film Review
"A lean, efficiently made action thriller that delivers exactly what it promises — tight tactical sequences and relentless pacing. Nothing groundbreaking, but solidly crafted."
🗞️ Eastern Cinema Digest
"Sniper: Vengeance keeps things moving at a breathless clip. The ambush sequence in the opening act is genuinely tense and sets a high bar the rest of the film mostly meets."
🗞️ Action Cinema Weekly
"Fans of military action will find plenty to enjoy here. The sniper sequences are handled with technical care and the Ghost team makes for a formidable antagonistic force."
User Reviews
⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Exactly what I needed on a Friday night" by ActionJunkie_Nairobi — February 2023
No frills, no pretension. Just a tight, well-executed military thriller with great set pieces. The Tiger team dynamic is fun to watch.
⭐⭐⭐ "Good action, thin story" by CriticalEye_KE — March 2023
The tactical sequences are the highlight but the characters needed more development. You root for them more out of obligation than genuine connection.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Underrated Chinese military action" by MilitaryFilmFan — April 2023
Western audiences are sleeping on this subgenre. Sniper: Vengeance is tightly wound, visually impressive and hits hard in the final act. Highly recommend.
⭐⭐ "Forgettable but watchable" by CasualViewer404 — January 2023
Does the job if you want uncomplicated action. Don't go in expecting Wolf Warrior levels of spectacle and you'll have a decent time.
Details
| Release Date | January 13, 2023 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Genre | Action, Thriller, War |
| Production Co. | TBA |
Did You Know?
🎬 Trivia: The film draws inspiration from real-life Chinese special forces tactical doctrine, lending authenticity to its sniper engagement sequences.
💬 Quote: "The Ghost team doesn't miss. Neither do we." — Gao Zhan
🎯 Trivia: Filmed entirely on location to maximize the realism of the outdoor sniper sequences.
More Like This
Wolf Warrior 2 • Operation Red Sea • The Battle at Lake Changjin • Sniper • Long Day's Journey
Critic Consensus
Sniper: Vengeance is a no-nonsense military action thriller that delivers on its core promise. While character depth takes a backseat to tactical choreography, the film's efficient pacing, gripping ambush sequences, and strong team dynamics make it a satisfying watch for fans of the genre. A bullet to the point — and mostly on target.
Tomatometer: 61% 🍅 | Audience Score: 72% 🍿
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