| | Shoot 'Em Up Blu-ray (1 Customer Review)
| Category | Blu-ray DVDs, Dramas Movies, Action/Adventure Videos, Thriller, Criminals, Prostitution, Babies | | Starring | Paul Giamatti, Clive Owen, Stephen McHattie, Monica Bellucci | | Director | Michael Davis | | Composer | Paul Haslinger | | Director of Photography | Peter Pau | | Producer | Don Murphy, Rick Benattar, Susan Montford | | Screenwriter | Michael Davis |
Closed Captioned; Standard Screen; Soundtrack English; Blue Ray HD-DVD For an action film, boasting a body count higher than its IQ isn't always a bad thing. In director and screenwriter Michael Davis's stylish SHOOT ‘EM UP, inventive set pieces, and tongue-in-cheek humor make for fun, fast entertainment. Clive Owen (CHILDREN OF MEN) plays Smith, a man who is minding his own business and chomping on carrots when he is forced to try to save a pregnant woman in trouble. After she is killed, he takes charge, keeping her newborn child safe from a snarling villain (Paul Giamatti, THE ILLUSIONIST). Aided by a prostitute (Monica Belluci, THE BROTHERS GRIMM), Smith shoots his way through the big city as he cradles the baby in his arms.
Davis hails from the same school of thought as fellow directors Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez. Like those filmmakers, Davis doesn't take the medium too seriously, as he pays homage to action classics and peppers the film with playful dialogue and set pieces. This film might not be the standard choice for an Oscar-nominated actor such as Giamatti, but he's clearly enjoying his role as the bad guy, and it's just as much fun for the audience. With SHOOT ‘EM UP, Davis has crafted a movie full of jaw-dropping action sequences sure to please fans of high-energy films from directors such as John Woo. Thratrical Release: September 7, 2007 Shoot 'Em Up Reviews: "[T]he best thing about the fast-edited, grittily designed SHOOT 'EM UP is probably Paul Giammati as bad guy Hertz....His lipsmacking, beard-stroking, spectacle-winking, indomitable mania is one of the great pleasures of the film..."-- Roger Clarke, Sight and Sound 3 stars out of 5 -- "A bold, brash blast of a movie....Davis' script has a wicked glint in its eye..."-- Tom Hawker, Total Film 3 stars out of 5 -- "See SHOOT 'EM UP for the affectionate sendup it is, and you won't be able to wipe the grin off your face."-- Peter Travers, Rolling Stone "Paul Giamatti, as the villain, has just the right feral sadistic sweatiness, and he does great..." -- Grade: B+-- Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly 4 stars out of 5 -- "[S]howcasing genuine invention and pitch-black wit, as well as two eye-catching leads..."-- Tom Ambrose, Empire Shoot 'Em Up | List Price | $35.99 (You save $3.60) | | Studio | Warner Home Video | | Orig Year | 2007 | | All Time Sales Rank |  37722  | | CD Universe Part number | 7539869 | | Catalog number | 1000035484 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Dec 31, 2008 | | Rating | R (MPAA) | | Rating Reason | for pervasive strong bloody violence, sexuality and some language. | | Running Time | 86 Minutes | | Movie Details | Color |
Shoot 'Em Up Movie Review Average Rating: (4 out of 5 stars)  A tremendous over the top action fest...
Even from the beginning, "Shoot 'em Up" is a non-stop action thriller with sequences as original as "Crank" but with a little more subtle humor (there were seemingly endless uses of a carrot) and a lot more fantastic sequences.
And with the benefit of high definition (blu-ray only) and DTS-master audio, the movie is even better with a home theatre system than at the cineplex.
Acting is far from Oscar worthy, but isn't expected for a film of this caliber; for those looking for a complex, developed plot and heart-warming "awwww" moments throughout, look for one of the oscar-nominated movies that most people can't stand watching.
Submitted by Invincible_Irvine (Mission Viejo, CA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No  A very wild movie worth watching!
This movie was over the top, very wild, and I loved every minute of it! If you love action movies and don't mind it being over the top, I highly recommend this. I kept wondering how Smith would escape the villains, out-gun the villains, and all the trouble he goes through protecting the baby, who is later named Oliver in the movie. Michael Davis is an excellent writer and director and I think he is a very intelligent gentleman. I loved the lines, the gunfights were fun to watch and I thought they were cleverly orchestrated. Clive Owens was perfect for the role of "Smith." I couldn't wait to hear what he hated, how he handled the bad guys, and it was funny whenever he used his carrot as a weapon. Paul Giamatti portrayed a creepy and intelligent villain that made me nervous. He was the perfect foil for the character Smith. Monica Bellucci is a prostitute that transforms into a character that also protects the baby and becomes a caring mother. Great story, excellent characters, funny dialogues, awesome gunfights, and it is very well directed. I really enjoyed the movie from start to finish and I can't wait to watch it again!
Submitted by Avery (Quincy, IL USA)
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 NOT BAD
It's ok as an action movie, it a little ridiculous at points but is cool none the less. It's more funny than I thought it would be. good buy
Submitted by SMOKE (SPAIN)
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I love carrots!
Clive Owen again is incredible in this pulp action film.
I loved the photography and the action.
It was a little over the edge on the body count. Sorta like "Commando" was with Arnold.
But it was well filmed and executed.
Thanks
Submitted by scuba1061 (Gilbert, AZ, USA) 
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This review is for a different format. This role is so Clive owen!Stick with action!!!
This movie's perfect for Clive owen.Ever since Sin city I thought that he'd be a great action star,and I was right.My only complaint is his bad attitude.He kind of has a big chip on his shoulder in this movie,and is not a very confident person,so hence that makes a very cr!ppy role model for anybody.So other than that I loved the action,and the storyline was okay.But everyone know's action movie's are about action.The storyline don't have to be really deep.Just blood,and explosions.SO I'd like to see a sequal I just hope they fix his attitude a bit on that one...
Submitted by Ray (Bakersfield,CA,USA)
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Shoot 'Em Up DVD Blu-ray Disc Features:
Anamorphic Widescreen - 2.35
Full Frame -
1.33
Audio:
Dolby Digital 2.0 - English, Spanish
DTS 5.1
DTS 7.1
Subtitles - English, Spanish
Additional Release Material:
Deleted Scenes
Audio Commentary
Behind the Scenes:
1. Ballet of Bullets - The Making of SHOOT 'EM UP
2. Michael Davis' Original Animatics with Optional Commentary
Trailers:
1. Theatrical Trailer
2. Addictive Re-mix Trailer
3. Red Band Trailer
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