American Sniper

American Sniper follows more than the life and career of Navy Seal Chris Kyle, it examines the Army, Marines, Navy and the Air Force and their involvement in the Battle of Ramadi, Iraq in 2006.

Bradley Cooper grows in size and character as he fittingly transforms into the patriotic US Navy Seal Sniper Chris Kyle, showing nothing but grit and tenacity in his role as a Seal and a father, Cooper played this role exceptionally, so much so that I forgot he was acting, the whole movie just felt real in general. Sienna Miller also rises to the occasion as the honest yet loving wife to Kyle, her transformation in personality to when she met Kyle in a bar till minutes before she would see him for the last time forever was at a smooth and appropriate pace.

The film does show action and does a fairy good job at it, while not guns-blazing, is honest and simple with sequences such as front door breaches, Kyle's sniping snippets and the occasional Humvee (Vehicular) scenes. There is only one scene in the film where everything is havoc and that occurs right after Kyle snipes and records his longest kill against Mustafa, an Iraqi sniper working with ISIL militants.

However, the ending to this film is shocking because it was reality and Eastwood reminded us once more through a fitting and touching tribute about the contributions and tribulations of Chris Kyle. While the film is definitely American propaganda, the notion shouldn't stop us from dissecting and appreciating the cinematic and storytelling prowess of Eastwood showcased here.

Whether you're an American or non-American, we can all agree that Chris Kyle has made history for himself and his country and there is no-one who can do justice to his story and legacy other than Clint Eastwood.

In the film American Sniper the main summary is about Chris Kyle a sniper for the Navy seals. Chris Kyle is played in the movie by Bradley Cooper. Bradley Cooper is very well known Actor and plays the role very well. As we get to know some of the back story of the film, Chris Kyle was one of the most deadliest snipers to live. 255 kills but only 160 confirmed. In the beginning of the film Chris is a bronc rider in his mid 20's. He is unsatisfied with what he's doing with his life. Then throughout the movie it shows us how Chris becomes the man he is and was until his death in 2013. Overall the film is a great way to learn how pressure with PTSD affects many people after and during a war. Chris fought a battle with PTSD when being home from fighting. Many military men have this when they come home. Some can change this but others can't. There are multiple movies based off the war in Iraq, but this one was focused on one main character unlike Zero Dark Thirty and 13 Hours. Both of those films have multiple characters that they tend to focus in on. One thing I saw that was interesting is that Chris was all about going out into a battle unlike other men. Serving his country meant a lot to him and you realize that during the film. Clint Eastwood is known for making great films, going back to old westerns and newer military movies. Clint Eastwood is the perfect director for this film and the film was created in California, along the Malibu shores. Clint made multiple scenes in this film feel special to the actor playing the role of Chris by having the actor feel the same way that Chris felt when it truly happened. A main scene that I found to be very important and breathtaking is when Chris makes a remarkable sniper shot. Another scene from the film makes you feel the tension between the main character Chris and a little boy. The film makes good transitions from Iraq to back home. Chris's Wife deals with a lot of stress taking care of their 2 kids and the film shows that very well by making us feel what she is feeling. Chris's wife is played by Sienna Miller and her name in the film is Taya. Sienna Miller has been in more than 28 films and American Sniper is her well known film. Overall, this is a film I recommend especially if you like military movies. Battles in Iraq are very important because we still have troops over there to this day. Clint Eastwood makes great films, this was one of my favorites. Being though this film was based off a true story it makes it come to life even more and makes you feel the way the characters felt in the film.

A beautifully made film regarding a remarkable individual in Chris Kyle. Bradley Cooper plays the lead role tremendously, as Clint Eastwood & Co. set everything else up expertly. One or two, minor, pacing/editing issues aside, 'American Sniper' is very good.