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Shoot 'Em Up

2007·Movie
1h 26min·R
62
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Relentless energy, funny, emotionally cool.

Energy

Breakneck and brutally violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace10
  • Violence10
  • Adrenaline9

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis6
  • Hopefulness5
  • Family Dynamics4

Humor

Plenty of absurdist humor and dark humor

  • Absurdist Humor8
  • Dark Humor8
  • Situational Comedy6

World

Crime

  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout editing, sound design, and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Editing9
  • Sound Centrality9
  • Visual Stylization8

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure Escapism

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About

Just another family man making a living.

A man named Mr. Smith delivers a woman's baby during a shootout, and is then called upon to protect the newborn from the army of gunmen.
Over-the-Top ActionExtreme ViolenceAbsurdist HumorNon-Stop ShootoutsStylish & KineticGratuitous ActionHigh-Octane ThrillerDarkly ComedicCult Following

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Shoot 'Em Up

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Where can I stream Shoot 'Em Up legally?

Shoot 'Em Up is included with a subscription to VIX in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on VIX . You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Shoot 'Em Up worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 49). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Shoot 'Em Up rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Shoot 'Em Up?

1 h 26 min

Shoot 'Em Up runs 1 h 26 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Shoot 'Em Up?

Critics58
Audiences66

Not quite. Audiences rate Shoot 'Em Up higher (66) than critics (58). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Shoot 'Em Up a box office hit?

Budget$39 million
Box office$27 million

No. It cost about $39 million to make and earned $27 million worldwide, 69% of its budget.

What language is Shoot 'Em Up in?

EnglishItalian

It was made in English, with some Italian. Produced in United States, Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Shoot 'Em Up?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Shoot 'Em Up in 69 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Shoot 'Em Up use?

Shot in the AssGuns and Gunplay TropesDumbwaiter RideCoitus UninterruptusFingoreActor AllusionJust Keep DrivingHuman ShieldOf Corsets SexyMasturbation Means Sexual FrustrationWall Bang HerLudicrous Gibsand 188 more

TV Tropes lists 200 storytelling tropes for Shoot 'Em Up, including Shot in the Ass, Guns and Gunplay Tropes, Dumbwaiter Ride.