This week on The Commentary Booth, Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey lock into the crosshairs of Australian action thriller Seven Snipers, a tense, character-driven film that blends high-stakes action with an unexpectedly emotional core.

Starring Radha Mitchell and Tim Roth, the film follows a retired sniper forced out of hiding on a rural Australian farm when a dangerous warlord resurfaces, threatening her daughter and reigniting a deadly past.

What unfolds isn’t just a battle of bullets; it’s a story about survival, trust, and the uneasy bond between a mother and daughter pushed to their limits.

Jamie and Corrina unpack the film’s surprising depth, from its brutal action sequences and standout performances to its focus on maternal instinct over military spectacle. They also discuss the film’s unique visual choices, including distinct sniper perspectives, and whether the emotional stakes land as strongly as the action.

Highlights Breakdown:

- Why Seven Snipers isn’t the film you expect, and why that works

- Tim Roth as “The Dragon”, a quiet but terrifying presence

- The emotional core, a mother-daughter relationship under fire

- Brutal, close-range action vs limited but noticeable VFX moments

- Unique sniper POV visuals that subtly elevate the storytelling

- Behind-the-scenes insights from Sandra Sciberras

In our exclusive bonus interview with director Sandra Sciberras, Sandra opens up about what drew her to the script, the psychology behind casting Tim Roth as The Dragon, the spontaneous rainstorm that made the climactic duel unforgettable, how the distinct crosshair idea was born in the editing room, and why Kathryn Bigelow (The Hurt Locker, Zero Dark Thirty) has been an icon to her since her early career. It's a candid, passionate conversation with a filmmaker who truly bleeds story.

This gripping new Australian action thriller is in cinemas now!

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Seven Snipers Review & Director Interview