Self-important, over-dramatic, uninspired.

n my opinion it was a great movie with some interesting elements, even though having some plot holes and the ending probably was just too messy and crammed together, but still fun to watch and not your casual movie that is similar to all other ones.

This is a dark and sometimes deeply uncomfortable drama

The tone of this movie is interesting -- the stakes are both dramatic and high, but it's balanced with a lot of fun, tongue and cheek dialogue.

Sniper Tom Beckett (well played with hangdog grace by Tom Berenger) gets recruited by the CIA to go to Ho Chi Minh City to take out a ruthless drug dealer who turns out to be an old Vietnam war buddy that Beckett thought was dead. Director P.J. Pesce relates the enjoyable story at a constant pace, maintains an admirably serious tone throughout, and stages the thrilling action set pieces with skill and flair. Berenger brings a touching vulnerability to the character of the aging and battle weary Beckett, who's clearly getting too old and worn out to continue being a sniper for the marines. Bryon Mann lends sturdy support and exudes an easygoing charm as Beckett's eager cop partner Quan. John Doman likewise does well as the cynical and disillusioned Tom Finnegan. Michael Bonvillain's spirited score hits the stirring spot. The slick cinematography by Tim Jones gives this picture a nice polished look. A fin little B-grade flick.

The third stop in the series, likely Tom Berenger's last go round, a story that nicely comes full circle, Sniper 3 ends up being the next best thing to the original and far and away the best sequel. The original established mood, tone, character and such. I like it a lot, good flick. Sniper 2 didn't do much right in my book. It's sole asset was its brief expansion on Beckett's character, but hey, a lot of people seem to enjoy it. Finally what is there to say about Sniper 4; aka Reloaded? Hi Billy Zane, maybe? Nice to see Miller again (even if he's stuck in a z grade, rundown sequel).I won't rundown the story to Sniper 3 like it's epic. It's not, but besides being serviceable - as a backdrop for the casual viewer - it opens up plenty on Beckett's character, history, background and isn't that what we tune in for at this point in the road? Yes, the return to it's jungle roots (so to speak) is welcomed, the supporting cast is decent and the sniping portions of the movie feel right, but Beckett's up and down slope is this sequel's strongest asset. Weak spots? Every sequel has dealt lies and predictable betrayal and this one's no different. Oh and taking out a rival sniper with a handgun from quite a distance. That scene made me wince.The casual moviegoer can rightfully be excused for perceiving Sniper 3 as nothing more than an indistinguishable dtv offering, but fans of the series will want to give it a go. I enjoyed the opening and the finale's simple but efficient ending with what I perceived to be a wink and nod to the original. I went in with lowered expectations because of Sniper 2, but 3 delivered. A good bookend to Beckett's saga.

A very flat looking third installment of the series. This one seems worn out as does the Beckett character, but that is most likely to happen to wounded warriors. But, "he isn't living unless his life is in danger, or he is taking someone's life" is a boneheaded but nonetheless fairly accurate description of a myopic military man/assassin.The look of the film is good for a low budget D-TV movie but it has a disoriented feel and the action is textbook and lacks vitality. The gone to the other side villain ("you are asking me to kill a guy who saved my life", he says) is contrived and that internal conflict is just a wisp and gets little screen time in this unfortunate bookend.It is a weak and inoffensive entry for this type of thing and the series, after all, should probably not have been a series. Better left to its own tag line..."one shot...one kill".

while this final installment in the series isn't as good as the previous two,it's still not too bad.it's still very watchable.it just takes much longer too get going and even when it does,it much slower than the other two.the character are not as interesting either.having said that,the movie still entertains.and that last shot has to be seen to be believed.i had to rewind to see it again.that was truly a one in a million shot.of course it wasn't real.but it was still something to see.without that particular scene,i would give this movie a rating of 6.but that one moment actually elevates the movie.for me,Sniper 3 is a 7/10