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A real-life special-ops sniper praises the 1993 movie Sniper for accurately portraying the details of being a military sharpshooter, such as camouflage and sniper techniques. The film inspired the sniper to pursue a career in sniping, and he commends the use of ghillie suits and the depiction of the roles of a sniper and spotter. However, the sniper criticizes the film for having unrealistic scopes and suggests using a soft surface underneath the rifle for better stability. Despite its flaws, he gives the film a seven out of ten for its accuracy.

A critically-panned 1993 action movie gets high marks for realism from a real-life sniper. Four years before taking a voyage with James Cameron in Titanic, Billy Zane teamed with Tom Berenger in the military action movie Sniper, about an experienced sharpshooter taking on a rookie partner for a dangerous jungle mission. Directed by Anaconda helmer Luis Llosa, the film was lambasted by critics,...

Better Call Saul receives praise for its accurate portrayal of a sniper sequence, earning major kudos from a former special operations sniper. The show's attention to detail, such as the way the character Mike breathes, sets it apart, Despite some minor discrepancies, the episode's depiction of a sniper waiting for the car to get closer is realistic and showcases the show's strength in staying true to the details.

Better Call Saul's season 5 sniper scene involving Mike Ehrmantraut gets passing marks, adding to the show's legacy of accuracy. Even though it could make a case for itself as the best TV spinoff of all time, Better Call Saul has another, more specific distinction. Against stiff competition, it's been cited by a few real-life lawyers as one of the more accurate legal shows. A new video gives special mention to Ehrmantraut, detailing what makes a familiar scene work so well.

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Former special-operations sniper critiques Tom Cruise's sniper skills in Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation, questioning the authenticity of his disguised rifle. While the rifle may be accurate enough for the range, Cruise's character has the worst position compared to the other snipers in the scene. Despite the lack of realism, the Mission: Impossible franchise excels in providing entertainment through its fantastical elements and outlandish stunts.

A former special-operations sniper has weighed in on Tom Cruise’s questionable sniper skills in 2015’s Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation. The fifth installment in Cruise’s long running Mission: Impossible franchise, the events of Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation see Imf Agent Ethan Hunt and his team disavowed by the US Government and are forced to pursue a clandestine organization known as the Syndicate on their own. One key scene in the movie sees Cruise arm himself with a sniper rifle disguised as a flute,...

The Last of Us episode 5's sniper scene gets assessed by a real sniper expert for its accuracy, receiving a 6/10 rating for realism. The show strives to be realistic and authentic, with Joel's military background helping to explain his effective sniper skills. While the action scenes in the show may not be the most realistic, the portrayal of the Cordyceps infection is based on a real-life fungal infection, creating an unsettling tone throughout the series.

The Last of Us episode 5's sniper scene gets assessed for accuracy by a real sniper expert. Based on the video game of the same name, the HBO series follows the hardened survivor Joel (Pedro Pascal) tasked with escorting the immune teenager Ellie (Bella Ramsey) across a post-apocalyptic United States. After leaving Kansas City in episode 5, they are targeted by a sniper in an upper-story window, whom Joel sneaks up on and kills, but not...

Sniper expert Nicholas Irving has debunked Eve Moneypenny's accidental sniper shot in Skyfall, stating that her weapon choice and terminology did not fit the scene's situation. The shot would not have been accurate for the distance portrayed. Irving explains that Moneypenny's shot could have potentially injured or killed the person she was trying to save, as the bullet would have gone through the bad guy. He emphasizes the importance of a clean shot in the military. The choice of location for Bond's fistfight also plays a role in the success of the shot. The train moving closer to Moneypenny makes the shot easier, eliminating the need for complex calculations. Overall, Irving grades the shot as a 1, indicating that it would not have been possible.

Eve Moneypenny's accidental sniper shot in Skyfall has been debunked by sniper expert Nicholas Irving. The third installment for Daniel Craig's incarnation of James...