Navy S.E.A.L. sniper Chris Kyle's pinpoint accuracy
saves countless lives on the battlefield and turns him into a legend.
Back home to his wife and kids after four tours of duty, however, Chris
finds that it is the war he can't leave behind.
Director:Clint Eastwood
Writers:Jason Hall, Chris Kyle.
Stars:Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller, Kyle Gallner.
Movie Details:
Budget:$58,800,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend:$676,909 (USA) (2 January 2015)
Gross:$350,123,553 (USA) (19 June 2015)
Storyline
Chris Kyle was nothing more than a Texan man who dreamed of becoming a cowboy, but in his thirties he found out that maybe his life needed something different, something where he could express his real talent, something that could help America in its fight against terrorism. So he joined the SEALs in order to become a sniper. After marrying, Kyle and the other members of the team are called for their first tour of Iraq. Kyle's struggle isn't with his missions, but about his relationship with the reality of the war and, once returned at home, how he manages to handle it with his urban life, his wife and kids.Movie Reviews
We saw an Advanced
Screening of American Sniper last week, and it was awesome. This movie
was directed by Clint Eastwood and you can see his hand in it. It's not
flashy, and it tells the story without adding to it like Hollywood tends
to do with all war movies, especially ones about the recent wars our
men have served in. You feel like you know at least a portion of what a
sniper and his Seal team went through while serving in the Iraq War.
But, most importantly, it also tells the story of an Extraordinary Man, a
true American Hero, who devoted much of his life to his country, taking
multiple tours to keep "his men" safe, and to protect his country. What
an extraordinary movie. I can't say enough about it. Everyone should
see this movie. See what this man did for our country. I would also
recommend staying through the credits. All the film shown during the
ending credits is from actual newsreels. An excellent movie. I wholly
recommend it.
Unlike other Hollywood takes on our soldiers, and the war in Iraq, this movie just tells the story. No fluff, no hidden agendas, it just tells the story of who this man was and how much he did for our country. You can tell this movie was based off a book by someone who actually had fought and lived this life. It's very real, and thankfully the book wasn't ruined, like so many are, by embellishments.
It doesn't have the flashy coolness that studios tend to do when portraying our Navy Seals.It's cool to see that, but then you almost feel like what you are seeing is not real, inaccurate, just a Hollywood version of what our Seals do. Then the other extreme is the hidden anti-war agenda that is always being pushed. This movie just tells the story and after seeing it you feel like you know what it was like to be a Seal in Iraq. What clearing door to door for insurgents is like and what snipers do for not only their units, but for our country as well. How important they are in our fight against those who hate freedom. This story also shows what sacrifices spouses make in order for their men to be away fighting for their country. It also to me shows the best example of the hyper awareness that occurs and can't help bought be brought home when you have to be on guard constantly when deployed in a hot zone.
I honestly went into this movie thinking there was no way Bradley Cooper could portray Chris Kyle, but was totally wrong in my assumptions. He didn't just portray this larger than life hero, he becomes him. Truly amazing piece of work.
Unlike other Hollywood takes on our soldiers, and the war in Iraq, this movie just tells the story. No fluff, no hidden agendas, it just tells the story of who this man was and how much he did for our country. You can tell this movie was based off a book by someone who actually had fought and lived this life. It's very real, and thankfully the book wasn't ruined, like so many are, by embellishments.
It doesn't have the flashy coolness that studios tend to do when portraying our Navy Seals.It's cool to see that, but then you almost feel like what you are seeing is not real, inaccurate, just a Hollywood version of what our Seals do. Then the other extreme is the hidden anti-war agenda that is always being pushed. This movie just tells the story and after seeing it you feel like you know what it was like to be a Seal in Iraq. What clearing door to door for insurgents is like and what snipers do for not only their units, but for our country as well. How important they are in our fight against those who hate freedom. This story also shows what sacrifices spouses make in order for their men to be away fighting for their country. It also to me shows the best example of the hyper awareness that occurs and can't help bought be brought home when you have to be on guard constantly when deployed in a hot zone.
I honestly went into this movie thinking there was no way Bradley Cooper could portray Chris Kyle, but was totally wrong in my assumptions. He didn't just portray this larger than life hero, he becomes him. Truly amazing piece of work.
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