Shoot 'Em Up

2007, Mystery & thriller/Action, 1h 27m

162 Reviews 250,000+ Ratings

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As preposterous and over-the-top as Shoot 'Em Up may be, its humor and non-stop action make for a very enjoyable film. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

After saving a newborn infant from assassins, carrot-crunching gunman Mr. Smith (Clive Owen) teams up with a prostitute named DQ (Monica Bellucci) to protect the baby from further attacks. With hit man Hertz (Paul Giamatti) hot on their trail, Smith and DQ uncover a dying senator's plot to harvest bone marrow from babies just like the one in their arms.
  • Rating:
    R (Some Language|Sexuality|Strong Bloody Violence)
  • Genre:
    Mystery & thriller, Action
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Michael Davis
  • Producer:
    Michael Davis, Susan Montford, Don Murphy, Rick Benattar
  • Writer:
    Michael Davis
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $12.8M
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    New Line Cinema
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Scope (2.35:1)

Cast & Crew

Clive Owen
Mr. Smith
Paul Giamatti
Mr. Hertz
Monica Bellucci
DQ
Daniel Pilon
Senator Rutledge
Sidney Mende-Gibson
Baby Oliver
Lucas Mende-Gibson
Baby Oliver
Kaylyn Yellowlees
Baby Oliver
Julian Richings
Baby's Mother
Michael Davis
Director
Michael Davis
Producer
Susan Montford
Producer
Don Murphy
Producer
Rick Benattar
Producer
Douglas Curtis
Executive Producer
Toby Emmerich
Executive Producer
Cale Boyter
Executive Producer
Peter Pau Tak-Hai
Cinematographer
Peter Amundson
Film Editor
Paul Haslinger
Original Music
Gary Frutkoff
Production Design
Patrick Banister
Art Director
Carolyn "Cal" Loucks
Set Decoration
Denise Cronenberg
Costume Designer
Deirdre Bowen
Casting
Michael Davis
Screenwriter
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Critic Reviews for Shoot 'Em Up

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Audience Reviews for Shoot 'Em Up

  • Jun 03, 2016
    Balls to the wall frenetic action and carrot-laced black comedy mix in this silly, cathartic and entertaining ride. I haven't seen anything quite like it since the Jason Statham vehicle, Crank.
    Gimly M Super Reviewer
  • Aug 31, 2015
    Shoot 'Em Up is the kind of film that's perfect to watch with your mates and just enjoy its nonsense and that's all it's good for, The story is simple and nothing new but the action is so OTT that we can't help but love it and when Clive Owen kills two people with a raw carrot we all know what kind of film it is, It's bloody and silly but it works well, Clive Owens dry humour works perfect as the film never takes itself seriously, It has everything a growing boy needs.
    Jamie C Super Reviewer
  • Nov 12, 2013
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  • May 06, 2013
    While the film's excessive violence and crude humor may not satisfy all moviegoers, it is still a solid shot in presenting a well-formulated plot along with a strong performances from its cast (Owen, Giamatti, Bellucci) Shoot 'Em Up, like the protagonist in the film, shoots everywhere from all different angles, and though unorthodox, finds its target and penetrates well. 4.5/5
    Eugene B Super Reviewer
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