Review Published 26th April 2026

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A Quiet Life on the Edge of a Violent Past

Kris (Radha Mitchell) is a retired elite sniper. Presently, she spends her days in peace while keeping a low profile on a large farm with her teenage daughter, Anja (Annabel Wolfe).  Although Kris often faces personal challenges, particularly with her daughter, she keeps things as safe and calm as possible, especially compared to her old life. However, Kris is about to be thrown back into her past, whether she likes it or not.

The Dragon Arrives and the Hunt Begins

A dangerous sniper, known to Kris as ‘The Dragon’ (Tim Roth), has finally tracked her down with a mission to kill. Facing The Dragon’s strength and skill, Kris is forced to call upon her old team, who, like her, are elite and skilled snipers.  Now, this elite group will not only work with Kris but will do everything they can to stop The Dragon from achieving his mission. But what are his true motives, and will Kris and her team be successful in stopping him?  Let the deadly game of cat and mouse begin.

Mystery, Motives, and a Battlefield Unleashed

Seven Snipers is a solid thriller, driven by a central mystery about who The Dragon is and what his hidden motives are, and it delivers several tense action sequences. After all, Kris’s peaceful home has been transformed into a battlefield, and blood will be spilled.  Seven Snipers was directed by Sandra Sciberras, whose previous work includes The Dustwalker (2019), The Caterpillar Wish (2006), and Surviving Georgia, which she co-directed.

Sharp Visuals, Strong Ideas, and a Menacing Presence

For praise, Seven Snipers offers strong concepts and compelling ideas throughout the script. Visually, for most of its runtime, it looks sharp and generally fantastic. As a bonus, given that the film was shot in Queensland, Australia, where I am also from, I felt a real sense of pride in what has been achieved here.  In terms of performances, it is great to see Tim Roth back on screen. His character is not only mysterious and savage, but also ghostly and consistently menacing towards Kris and the other snipers.

Mixed Revelations and Frustrating Choices

From a plot perspective, not all of the key reveals are predictable, though some feel unnecessary. The characters themselves are obvious, and at times their decisions become frustrating, with choices that can pull you out of the experience.  For some viewers, these moments may be hard to accept, and frustration is likely to follow. The action sequences are impressive, but the occasional use of CGI, while still looking good, slightly weakens the overall quality, giving parts of the film a TV-movie feel.

A Fresh Thriller with Twists, Tension, and a Few Missteps

Overall, Seven Snipers offers an exciting, fresh premise, with Tim Roth delivering a performance that is ghostly, mysterious, and seriously menacing. Audiences will enjoy the many twists and turns, the sharp visuals, and the fantastic sights of Queensland, Australia, on the big screen.  One major letdown for me was some baffling character choices that were hard to overlook, and I suspect others may feel the same. Still, I had a lot of fun with this one and was keen to see what would happen next, and how much blood would spill on the battlefield.

Seven Snipers (2026) will be Available in Australian Cinemas from April 30th, thanks to Monter Pictures!

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Peter Walkden

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