Shoot 'Em Up (2007)
A mysterious man delivers a baby mid-shootout and then protects it from an army of darkly-comic gunmen.
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.
How intense is Shoot 'Em Up?
Shoot 'Em Up is not scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. The humor runs absurdist. Rated R.
What Shoot 'Em Up feels like
- Tone
- pulpyhigh octanedarkly comiccampy
- Pace
- Relentless
- Humor
- absurdist
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Shoot 'Em Up
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Is Shoot 'Em Up for you?
Is Shoot 'Em Up scary?
No. Shoot 'Em Up is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Shoot 'Em Up gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Shoot 'Em Up sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Shoot 'Em Up OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Shoot 'Em Up?
Shoot 'Em Up runs 1h 26m.
Where can I stream Shoot 'Em Up?
Shoot 'Em Up is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Shoot 'Em Up have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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