Shooters (2001)

Memorable, crazy movie

Instant Favorite.

good back-story, and good acting

It's fun, it's light, [but] it has a hard time when its tries to get heavy.

It does not take long to get past the low production values in comparison to Hollywood, however, the story, directing and acting are absolutely and thoroughly absorbing. There simply is no fault in camera, directing or acting by anyone. I could so easily write a review that would be pages long detailing all its excellent points but reading previous reviews would be a mere repetition. It reminded me of the excellent gritty English "kitchen sink" drama movies in the 50's 60's and 70's.So I have opted to find points to criticize and here they are This movie was not long enough I would recommend a part 2 to tie up the loose ends of the crime itself, the implications to other gang members and gangs and the family's dealing in the aftermath of the crimes and tragedies. This director, writer and actors should do more work together.

For a film with no budget, no script and no actors I certainly wasn't expecting much. However I was pleasantly surprised. This puts most of the current crop of so called British Gangster movies to shame. It's gritty, and thanks to the scenes being ad-libbed by real, let's call them... naughty boys, it has a realism that has been sadly lacking in recent offerings. I loved the pacing, and the no frills, linear story-line. The events in the film occur in much the same way as events do in real life, and it leaves you feeling like you got off a bus in Liverpool, watched some stuff go down and then got back on the bus. I really like this film a lot, and though I don't know if it would stand up to multiple viewings a la snatch and lock stock, I'll definitely be watching it a second time to nail down the little nuances I may have overlooked. Definitely worth a watch if you're into Brit Crime, though non English audiences may struggle with the harsh Liverpool accent. A solid 8 out of 10

An unscripted C4 drama/documentary directed by Dan Reed, set in Liverpool UK. Depicting the lives of 'gang' members involved in drugs and crime in Liverpool : circa 1990/2000. What a film... 'Shooters' caused outrage when it was first broadcast over Christmas 2000 on Channel Fours 'Cutting Edge' series. It has since become 'The cult Brit gangster film'.Dan Reeds attempt to illustrate the background behind 'David Ungi's' shooting in Liverpool in the mid-90's. Acted out by the 'kidders' in the know.If you are a fan of the 'gangster genre' of films. This is a must see.The film is available from HMV and Amazon.

What a great film. This is made by actual people, not actors, but people who live in Liverpool and are connected to the underworld. Its realness and rawness are evident. These aren't actors, and that realism comes across in the film and makes it unlike any other film I've ever seen, its so real. Don't get me wrong, its not a documentary but a story put together by director Dan Reed and the cast and crew of the film, its very spontaneous and a class bit of work by everyone.Its a great look at the underworld of Liverpool, and the gang element is typical in fact of any British city or town and the characters are easy to relate to. Great film.