Sniper: Reloaded (2011)

Sniper: Reloaded Poster

Brandon Beckett (Collins), the son of the previous Sniper film's star Thomas Beckett (Tom Berenger), takes up the mantle set by his father and goes on a mission of his own.

Film Summary
"Sniper: Reloaded" is a 2011 direct-to-video action film directed by Claudio Fäh, a follow up of the 1993 movie 'Sniper'. The movie features Billy Zane, Richard Sammel, Chad Michael Collins, and Annabel Wright in the primary functions. The plot revolves around the protagonist's battles to eliminate against a notorious sniper who knows about his daddy's death.

Plot Overview
The film begins with Marine Sergeant Brandon Beckett (played by Chad Michael Collins), who has actually been deployed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to offer help and assistance to the regional population versus regional rebels. Beckett works under the supervision of his commanding officer and uncle, Nate (Richard Sammel). After a standard defense mission results in the deaths of government authorities by a sniper bullet, Beckett makes it through the attack and is saved by a mercenary sniper, Richard Miller (Billy Zane), who was also included in the initial Sniper film. Brandon, left uncertain and shocked from the unforeseen sniper attack, then partner with Richard to locate the well-known sniper.

Encounter with the Sniper
As the story unfolds, Beckett and Miller find that the sniper's next target is a Belgian farmer and humanitarian, Colonel De Jager (Patrick Lyster). Miller teaches Brandon the abilities and understanding to take down a formidable sniper. However, their efforts to save De Jager stop working, and the Belgian farmer suffers a bullet injury after unknowingly getting caught up with the rebels and their customers.

The Climax
Ultimately, it's revealed that Brandon's commanding officer, Nate, was dealing with the local rebels which further shakes Beckett. Nate had actually been offering them with info and siding with them, hence the previous assignments and info about city government authorities. This is when Beckett and Nate take on.

Conclusion
In the end, Brandon finds out through Miller that the sniper, who was posing a risk to peace and stability in the region, was the exact same man accountable for his dad's death. The effective revelation stimulates him to remove the insurgent sniper and after that confront his treacherous senior officer, Nate. Beckett avenges his dad's death by killing the sniper and Nate, establishing peace in the region momentarily. "Sniper: Reloaded" ends with Beckett accepting the grim truths of war and understanding the virtue of his task.

Last Thoughts
"Sniper: Reloaded" combines extreme war-themed action and elaborate character development to keep the audience engaged. It depicts the realities of war, the concept of betrayal, and the fight for justice within a chaotic ecological setting. The dramatic turns and twists in the plot, backed with the adversary's hidden connections, set an interesting story throughout the film. The motion picture perfectly captures the journey of a Marine Sergeant who grows through tragedy and control, seeking revenge for his daddy's death and fulfilling his duty towards his nation. The efficiencies by Chad Michael Collins and Billy Zane are noteworthy, making "Sniper: Reloaded" a must-watch for war and action movie enthusiasts.

Top Cast

  • Billy Zane (small)
    Billy Zane
    Richard Miller
  • Richard Sammel (small)
    Richard Sammel
    Hans Jaeger
  • Chad Michael Collins (small)
    Chad Michael Collins
    Brandon Beckett
  • Patrick Lyster (small)
    Patrick Lyster
    Martin Chandler
  • Annabel Wright (small)
    Annabel Wright
    Ellen Abramowitz
  • Conrad Kemp (small)
    Conrad Kemp
    Dustin Nelson
  • Kayla Privett
    Kelli Van Brunt
  • Ian Van Der Heyden (small)
    Ian Van Der Heyden
    Patrick Mundy
  • Rob Fruithof
    Jean Van Brunt
  • Nic Rasenti (small)
    Nic Rasenti
    Vincent Capobianco
  • Khulu M. Skenjana
    Sporo Ngoba