# Liberty Stands Still (2002)

> A grief-stricken sniper turns a public plaza into a pressure cooker, forcing an arms dealer to confront the human cost of her business.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1502

## Facts

- Runtime: 96 min
- Genres: Thriller, Action, Drama
- Director: Kari Skogland
- Cast: Linda Fiorentino, Wesley Snipes, Oliver Platt, Martin Cummins, Hart Bochner, Brian Markinson, Fulvio Cecere, Jonathan Scarfe
- TMDB rating: 5.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0280870/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: breakneck
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: tense, claustrophobic, confrontational, late night suspense viewing, political thriller marathon

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