The Marine 4: Moving Target (2015)

The Marine 4: Moving Target is the kind of lean, no-nonsense action movie that knows exactly what it is: a brisk, hard-hitting escort mission that keeps turning the screws until it feels like the whole world is hostile territory. Director William Kaufman stages the mayhem with a gritty, grounded snap—ambushes, foot chases, and close-quarters brawls that favor impact over spectacle—while The Miz brings a blunt, likable physicality that sells Jake Carter as a guy who survives on stubbornness and instinct. The vibe is tense and muscular, with just enough cat-and-mouse paranoia to keep the momentum from becoming mindless, and Danielle Moinet adds welcome edge as a whistleblower who isn’t content to be “protected” quietly. If you’re looking for a prestige thriller or deep character study, this won’t be it, but if you want a tight, punchy action ride that doesn’t overstay its welcome, it delivers.

The Marine 4: Moving Target is trying to be a no-nonsense, on-the-run protector thriller with constant gunfire, betrayals, and a tough-guy hero bulldozing through impossible odds. The problem is it feels like a low-effort assembly of familiar action beats, with a franchise-on-autopilot vibe and a lead performance that doesn’t always sell the stakes beyond “keep moving and shoot the next guy.” If you’re hoping for inventive set pieces, sharp dialogue, or characters you actually care about, this will likely feel flat and repetitive. But if all you want is a straightforward, budget-friendly action time-killer with a few competent fights and chases, it does the job without demanding much from you.