Sniper: G.R.I.T. - Global Response & Intelligence Team – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

Sniper: G.R.I.T. - Global Response & Intelligence Team

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12%

WISE Score

The ninth entry in a bargain-bin sniper franchise that even action fans are skipping—there's a reason this went straight to the clearance section.

Sniper: G.R.I.T. - Global Response & Intelligence Team

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R, 2023

12%

WISE Score

The ninth entry in a bargain-bin sniper franchise that even action fans are skipping—there's a reason this went straight to the clearance section.

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Screenwise Verdict

Let's be brutally honest: this is a direct-to-video sequel in a franchise that should have stopped about eight movies ago. With an IMDb rating of 5.0 and a Letterboxd score of 2.6 out of 5, even action movie fans are giving this a hard pass.

The premise is paint-by-numbers military action—terrorist cult, kidnapped agent, globe-trotting mission—that's been done better in countless other films. It's rated 17+ for violence, which means sniper kills, combat, and likely graphic content, but without the budget, talent, or creativity to make any of it compelling.

This isn't a 'guilty pleasure' or 'so bad it's good' situation. It's just bad. Your time is valuable. There are thousands of better action movies, shows, and even YouTube videos that would be more entertaining and enriching. Skip this entirely unless you're conducting academic research on the bottom tier of direct-to-video action cinema.

Age Fit

This is rated 17+ for graphic violence and is frankly not worth watching at any age. Even mature teens and adults who enjoy action films should skip this poorly-reviewed direct-to-video sequel in favor of literally thousands of better options.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

This is a direct-to-video action thriller centered on snipers, terrorists, and infiltration missions. The tone is militaristic and violent by design, with kidnapping and cult threats as core plot elements. There's minimal emphasis on cooperation or kindness—it's a shoot-first genre piece. The emotional landscape is likely grim and tense throughout.

Imaginative

This is the ninth entry in a formulaic direct-to-video franchise. The synopsis reads like a paint-by-numbers action template: terrorist cult, kidnapped agent, globe-trotting mission, infiltrate and eliminate. Nothing suggests creative storytelling, visual innovation, or thought-provoking scenarios. It's derivative military action with zero invitation for curiosity or creative engagement.

Safe

Common Sense Media rates this for 17+, which signals significant violence, likely including sniper kills, combat sequences, and potentially graphic content. The premise involves terrorism, kidnapping, and cult infiltration—all inherently unsafe themes for younger viewers. With an IMDb rating of 5.0 and Letterboxd at 2.6, this suggests a low-quality production that may lean into gratuitous violence to compensate for weak storytelling. Expect gunfire, blood, and potentially disturbing imagery.

Enriching

Direct-to-video action sequels rarely offer meaningful takeaways. The abysmal ratings (IMDb 5.0, Letterboxd 2.6) suggest this is poorly executed even as entertainment. There's no indication of ethical complexity, character development, or skill-building content. It's disposable action fodder that won't spark insight, empathy, or growth. Even as pure entertainment, it appears to fail based on audience reception.

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Why It Might Be Great

If you're a completist who's somehow watched all eight previous Sniper movies and need closure (therapy might be cheaper)
Could serve as background noise while doing literally anything else
Might inspire appreciation for actually good action movies by comparison

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What to Watch For

Graphic sniper violence, combat sequences, and terrorism themes throughout—this is rated 17+ for a reason
Extremely low quality production values and storytelling based on the dismal ratings (2.6/5 on Letterboxd says it all)
Formulaic, derivative plot that brings nothing new to the action genre
This is basically the kind of movie that plays on cable at 2am when even the infomercials have given up

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