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Snipers

Original title: Ju ji shou
  • 2022
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
1.5K
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Snipers (2022)
ActionDramaWar

The story of sharpshooter Zhang Taofang, a young army recruit who at age 22 sets a record during the Korean War by reportedly killing or wounding 214 American soldiers with 435 shots in just... Read allThe story of sharpshooter Zhang Taofang, a young army recruit who at age 22 sets a record during the Korean War by reportedly killing or wounding 214 American soldiers with 435 shots in just 32 days.The story of sharpshooter Zhang Taofang, a young army recruit who at age 22 sets a record during the Korean War by reportedly killing or wounding 214 American soldiers with 435 shots in just 32 days.

  • Directors
    • Mo Zhang
    • Yimou Zhang
  • Writers
    • Yu Chen
    • Yimou Zhang
  • Stars
    • Yongsheng Chen
    • Zhang Yu
    • Jonathan Kos-Read
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    1.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Mo Zhang
      • Yimou Zhang
    • Writers
      • Yu Chen
      • Yimou Zhang
    • Stars
      • Yongsheng Chen
      • Zhang Yu
      • Jonathan Kos-Read
    • 15User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 17 wins & 28 nominations total

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    Yongsheng Chen
    • Da Yong
    Zhang Yu
    Zhang Yu
    • Liu Wenwu
    • (as Yu Zhang)
    Jonathan Kos-Read
    • John
    • (as Jonathan Andrew Kos-Read)
    Scotty Bob Cox
    • Jack
    Yitie Liu
    • Liang Liang
    Yan Huang
    • Mi Laoer
    Hucheng Zhao
    • Zhu Yuan
    Ziyi Wang
    • Xiao Xu
    Mingyang Chen
    • Pang Dun
    Naixun Wang
    • Wang Zhongyi
    AJ Donnelly
    AJ Donnelly
    • Williams
    • (as Andrew James)
    Nathaniel Boyd
    • Nate
    Yi Zhang
    Yi Zhang
    • Company commander
    Boyang Lin
    • Female reporter
    Hongxin Cheng
    • Sun Xi
    Wencong Li
    • Lu Wazi
    Wenbo Dai
    • Gao Jun
    Kun Li
    • Niu Gui
    • Directors
      • Mo Zhang
      • Yimou Zhang
    • Writers
      • Yu Chen
      • Yimou Zhang
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    6FROMZEROTOONE

    Good production but followed the trend

    So many films about Korean war came out recent years. This film shows a good quality of storytelling and cinematography but inevitably inserted a lot emotional scenes trying to convince every audience. The film told audience how cruel the war was and the difficulties the Chinese soldiers were facing. Although some would say this is a film of propaganda, its story is based on real facts and it was targeted Chinese audience. Also, there is no protagonist in this kind of film, so details of every character's mental description would be lost.
    6s3276169

    Taking aim at China's rivals....

    Loaded down under the weight of Chinese Patriotic fervour, Snipers, takes aim at its global rivals, the USA.

    This is a well made film with high production values, decent acting and polished special effects. The story is a little one dimensional and at times, implausible but still quite watchable. Spurred along, as it is, by unrelenting action.

    The story follows a familiar patriotic trajectory, encouraging national pride, sacrifice and military prowess, when faced with an external threat.

    In summary, its easy in the West, to poke fun at this kind of politicised film. That is, until you stop to consider the West makes them all the time, too. If you can put aside the rather obvious, political overtones, this remains quite an enjoyable, fast paced watch.

    6/10.
    9rastaontherocks

    Ouch It Hurts 😂,

    Was refreshing change... Continuously watching one sided Hollywood stunts . Was good to see good production valued movie showing the other side . Now lies and truth isn't my issue ( US war movies too are up to it ) . Just was nice to watch a good quality production telling their side of the tale . I would like to watch good production movies of evil CIA operations going on around the world. Bored of watching Good US yarn heh,heh, It's a Free world, let's not be biased on worldly issues. This is just a forgettable movie, why not some good Directors give us real heavy CIA along with US big wigs evil deeds for s Change.
    2xiaoma99

    fake story

    Not only the story is not real, but also not even possible. I didn't understand why Zhang Yimong would go this low and direct such a movie until I saw his daughter's name at the end. Very disappointed. Don't waste your time!
    8n-14591

    worth seeing

    In 2022 Spring Festival,it is most favored by Chinese film lovers.

    In addition,Zhang Yimou's daughter Zhang Mo is the Mo meaning "FINALLY",not the Morning meaning "SILENT" by Google Translation.

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      Zhang Yimou's daughter Zhang Mo co-directed with him.

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    • Release date
      • February 1, 2022 (China)
    • Country of origin
      • China
    • Languages
      • Mandarin
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Coldest Gun
    • Production companies
      • Beijing Enlight Media Co.
      • Beijing Enlight Pictures
      • Beijing Cheering Times Culture & Entertainment
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $90,120,000
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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