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DarkwingSchmuckJul 27, 2023

An overlong, but well directed biopic that tells you nothing meaningful about its subject in any way.

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MrPajamasSep 28, 2020

American Sniper is one of my favorite movies ever, mainly because I love the military theme. Apart from the movies, I'm also a big fan of the Battlefield and Call of Duty game series, but now back to the movies. The American sniper has anAmerican Sniper is one of my favorite movies ever, mainly because I love the military theme. Apart from the movies, I'm also a big fan of the Battlefield and Call of Duty game series, but now back to the movies. The American sniper has an excellent story about sniper Chris Kyle. The soundtrack is nice and the environment is absolutely excellent. I would recommend the film to fans of the army, but most fans of war films will probably find something for themselves here.… Expand

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NickTheCritickApr 12, 2022

Film really full of patriotism, sentimentality and Americanism. One of Eastwood's worst films along with Million Dollar Baby and Flags of our father.

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DawdlingPoetNov 27, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is I suppose a decent war film (drama/thriller), although it did feel quite cliched to me I suppose. I would have liked to have seen more emphasis on said sniper trying to adjust to life as a civilian after finishing his tours of duty, rather than the many war related action type scenes, which were (inevitably) shown. Said scenes felt cliched and predictable to me - perhaps not entirely but mostly in any case. I didn't feel especially engrossed in it to start with but as the plot develops and we see the titular character returning from action and coming to terms, if but slowly, with what he'd done and becoming accustomed to civilian life, it felt more intriguing. Its true to say that there were some pretty tense moments during war action scenes at times, when said sniper became at risk of comitting certain things and I found myself concerned for what might happen but, as I say at other times it seemed a bit too predictable (grim).

Its a sobering watch - it was a bit too slow to build up the plot for my own personal taste and it isn't what I'd call a great film, or very good as such but its ok. I'm not sure I'd specifically recommend this as such, its not awful but its also not great, hence my 5 out of 10 rating.… Expand

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Riddhiman2003Aug 31, 2021

The real reason this movie resonates with us is because of its core philosophical theme. At the beginning of the film, Chris Kyle's father talks of three kinds of personalities children might grow to adopt in this world- (1) the ones whoThe real reason this movie resonates with us is because of its core philosophical theme. At the beginning of the film, Chris Kyle's father talks of three kinds of personalities children might grow to adopt in this world- (1) the ones who commit a societal injustice, like Wolves (2) the ones who never speak out against it fearing retaliation, like Sheep (3) the ones who sacrifice and boldly fight for those who can't fight for themselves, like Sheepdogs. Quick glance, and we will always find ourselves picking the third as the best of them all. And we think we are justified in doing so- but real life grows out to be more complicated than what we might think. This is exactly what this incredible true story delves into.

On the surface, the story plays out simply as a relentless patriotic soldier who is trying hard to fight a war in a foreign land to bring terrorists to justice. Despite the imminent risks involved, he is willing to sacrifice anything for the honor and glory of his country and to rescue his fellow soldiers. He doesn't care if this costs him in his personal life. This seems like a pretty noble pursuit. It earns him a military title- "LEGEND" along with loads of fame from his other colleagues. He even manages to rescue many dying soldiers on his way and reunites them with their loved ones. In short- he becomes a prized asset to the US army, a symbol of courage and hope amidst the devastating war.

But as the film proceeds, the audience is made to realize the dark impact the war's unavoidable bloodshed has on Chris' soul and how it gradually affects his personality, subconsciously. This is shown by cleverly cross-cutting between his wars in Iraq and his family life back home, where his wife repeatedly persuades him to live the simple life of a family man. But deep down he hesitates letting go of his 'savior-mentality' and figures out reasons to justify his own actions to himself. He starts suffering from hypertension, which adversely impacts his temper and sabotages his personal relationships. The war's trauma prevents him from feeling the joy of being around his own wife and kids as he should.

As Chris is pushed to his emotional breaking point towards the end of the film, we're put to a very deep personal conflict- "honor & glory" vs "family & love". And the film's ending scenes justifiably answer this strong dilemma by transforming Chris' character, and teaches us to value that which is actually important in life.

Last, but not the least, the cinematography adopted for filming the sniper-shooting scenes is marvelous. It draws us into Chris' mind as he emotionally wrestles with the tough choices on battlefield that question his humanity and his loyalty to America. The exceptional score that plays along, emphasizes on these pivotal story beats making us feel through his pursuit.… Expand

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tontoJun 18, 2021

Clint Eastwood's American Sniper is probably the best movie featuring the War on Terror that has been made. In it, our hero, Chris Kyle played by Bradley Cooper is presented as a young man growing up in Texas and we see that his girlfriend isClint Eastwood's American Sniper is probably the best movie featuring the War on Terror that has been made. In it, our hero, Chris Kyle played by Bradley Cooper is presented as a young man growing up in Texas and we see that his girlfriend is cheating on him. Later, he meets his beautiful wife played by Sienna Miller in a bar. We see Chris Kyle react to the September 11th attacks and he enlists in the military to fight terrorists in the middle east. Kyle is deployed in Iraq and we see his escapades as the most deadly sniper in the U.S. military. Iraq had been listed as a State sponsor of terrorism by the U.S. since 1990, when Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait. Iraq had also been on the list from 1979 to 1982; it was removed so that the U.S. could provide material support to Iraq in its war with Iran. Hussein's regime had proven to be a problem for the UN and Iraq's neighbors due to its use of chemical weapons against Iranians and Kurds in the 1980s. The Iraq War began in March 2003 with an air campaign, which was immediately followed by a U.S.-led ground invasion. The Bush administration cited UNSC Resolution 1441, which warned of "serious consequences" for violations such as Iraq possessing weapons of mass destruction. The Bush administration also stated the Iraq war was part of the War on Terror, as Saddam Hussein was a radical Sunni muslim, leader of the Baathist party who may have had ties to Al-Queda. The movie is gripping, and you're pulling for Kyle who is tough and gallant. One criticism I have of the movie is it doesn't show many airstrikes, it only features one in the entire movie, when I know we bombed the hell out of Iraq. But it wants to focus on the sniping on the ground so its acceptable. The movie can get pretty exciting and intense. There are some cool action sequences with American marines going up against terrorists. The movie does a good job depicting PTSD caused by the trauma of war, as Kyle has to deal with these problems after his exploits in the middle east. There is a well-directed scene at a barbeque where Kyle freaks out with a dog and it disturbs his wife. The movie ends tragically, as we are told Chris Kyle is killed by a mentally disturbed veteran he was trying to help. Overall, a good tribute to an American although controversial, was virtuous and a hero.… Expand

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DeeperlookMay 14, 2021

Base on a true story were a sociopath becomes a sniper and some how everyone loves him for it, then later throws Jesse Ventura under the bus for his personal gain.

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geewahJan 20, 2021

Not a bad movie but one of the more overrated movies of late and seriously not worthy of an Oscar nomination.
A solid yet simplistic biopic.

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zNeverSleepingSep 24, 2020

"American Sniper" é um filme raso, presunçoso, que enaltece a imagem de um homem e, ao tentar desenvolvê-lo, acaba deixando claro quão unidimensional o patriota americano pode ser, aos olhos do roteirista alienado.

Clint Eastwood tenta, de"American Sniper" é um filme raso, presunçoso, que enaltece a imagem de um homem e, ao tentar desenvolvê-lo, acaba deixando claro quão unidimensional o patriota americano pode ser, aos olhos do roteirista alienado.

Clint Eastwood tenta, de todas as formas possíveis, pintar nossa percepção de quem Chris Kyle era. Com um patriotismo exacerbado, um senso de heroísmo que só existe na cabeça de patriotas cegos, uma visão distante da "lenda" que ele foi, uma abordagem do "bem e do mal" - como se isso justificasse alguma coisa; o filme torna-se artificial, e ao tentar aprofundar os traumas que o protagonista passou, tudo se torna deveras contraditório, pois os temas não são abordados de maneira imparcial ou distante. Fica extremamente claro que a direção quer nois vender uma imagem do protagonista, e ao tentar desenvolver qualquer coisa além desses conceitos, ela falha, tornando-o unidimensional.

Há demasiados diálogos expositivos, e eu sei que aqui o proposito era fazer um filme pra todos, mas a obra chegou a um ponto de chamar o publico de burro nos explicando tudo. O senso antagônico criado pelo Sniper adversário é cringe e não funciona, assim como a passagem de tempo existente no filme. Ele passou anos e anos no Iraque, mas a sensação é que ele tá lá há uma semana. O roteiro falha em tentar cobrir toda a vida do atirador de elite, pois nada tem seu tempo de tela desenvolvido, e as coisas acabam se tornando uma bagunça.

Ao invés de trazer uma leitura de personagem rica, aqui os produtores decidem trazer uma visão própria de quem foi o Chris Kyle, forçando conceitos a todo momento, falhando em desenvolvê-lo de maneira funcional, alienando os espectadores e enaltecendo uma imagem que os EUA insiste em passar pro mundo. Nota 0.

Audio: English, with portuguese subtitles - Q60T 50' TV Speakers [5.1]
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alejandro970Sep 12, 2020

Without making moral prejudices or denunciation against the war, the story of Chris Kyle US Navy SEAL, is told, and his efforts to balance his duties as husband, father and the best in his rank, during the war intervention in the Middle East.Without making moral prejudices or denunciation against the war, the story of Chris Kyle US Navy SEAL, is told, and his efforts to balance his duties as husband, father and the best in his rank, during the war intervention in the Middle East. Something that is also appreciated is avoiding any tone of propaganda.Thank you, Mr. Eastwood.… Expand

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gracjanskiMay 10, 2020

The biggest problem of the movie is the annoying nationalism (no, it is not patriotism). Although there are some critical scenes in the movie, overall it is very one-sided and it is clear, who is holy and who is evil. This was disgusting,The biggest problem of the movie is the annoying nationalism (no, it is not patriotism). Although there are some critical scenes in the movie, overall it is very one-sided and it is clear, who is holy and who is evil. This was disgusting, especially if you know the background of the war against Iraq: It is the other way round. This means, this movie is propaganda.
In addition I would like this movie more, if they show us more about the psyche of the characters and for example, why the veteran shot him.

But still there are some good sides of the movie: The development of the main character is interesting. The wide perspectives during the action are great, much better than fast edited scenes from the near. Some scenes are great, because you ask yourself, what would you do? pull the trigger?… Expand

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FilipeNetoApr 26, 2020

This biographical film describes the military trajectory of Chris Kyle, a member of the SEAL's, the US Navy special operations unit, who was considered the most lethal sniper in American history. Over several service commissions in Iraq, heThis biographical film describes the military trajectory of Chris Kyle, a member of the SEAL's, the US Navy special operations unit, who was considered the most lethal sniper in American history. Over several service commissions in Iraq, he killed about 160 people, always in situations where he protected his own life or that of other American military personnel.

Personally, I really liked the film, I think it made a faithful account of the most important events in the life of the person portrayed and used the original material well, present in Kyle's autobiography. It was expertly directed by Clint Eastwood, who was perfectly capable of recreating the dangerous environment of the war, as well as the facts of Kyle's life. Being a film about a soldier more than about war, Eastwood focuses on his character, the portrait he wants to make of a man of integrity, brave, eager to help and make a difference. Eastwood gives us more than enough material to create a strong link between the audience and the main character, and that gives strength and sustains the film until the end. Another thing that the film shows are the psychological wounds that Kyle is having due to the war, to the point of emotionally distancing himself from his family. The film reasonably balances the portrait of a today's "war hero" with the intimate account of the secret inner pains and complexes of a man who feels that he has seen evil in its purest form.

Bradley Cooper was competent in the task of bringing Chris Kyle to life. As far as I was able to understand in the readings and research I do when I want to see a film I don't know, Cooper got to know Kyle and respected him a lot. It was certainly a project that he did with special commitment and affection, and this was reflected in the quality of his work. Technically, the film is flawless. Good special and sound effects, excellent sets, costumes and touches of authenticity in everything we can see. In addition to this, an excellent soundtrack.… Expand

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DiptanshuMar 9, 2020

Awesome!good acting and screenplay But kind of felt incomplete as per ending,it really showcase what it took to be soldiers To give up so many things in life and horrific war moments keep showing up in mind it turely captures that!a good movie.

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DMLYxCriticJan 18, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Another war film for Clint Eastwood, American Sniper is an enjoyable film, and does any good war film justice. The cinematography was good, although it got pretty dark during that sandstorm climax. The acting was also good, but definitely not one of Cooper's best. The main problematic thing is the story and its coherence. The viewers are left baffled when it comes to the timeline of the film, and I think it has to do with the editing. Overall, this was a good film about the horrors of war and the hell soldiers face in an out of it.… Expand

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TyranianSep 16, 2019

This is a fairly moving and gripping war film with a very good performance by Bradley Cooper.

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miccaelAug 31, 2019

It was sad movie, but I guess, it was needed. I knew Kile from Jocko WIllik and his podcast. They worked together. Movie is done well, Bradly Cooper is great actor! What else can I say? It's a war/PTSD movie. Graphic...

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CoreGamer1408Aug 5, 2019

The sick, repulsive, savagery of children used as weapons and tortured to death are some of the worst horrors witnessed by the American sniper. His biggest regret is a very simple one. Which he tries to amend at the ultimate cost. TheThe sick, repulsive, savagery of children used as weapons and tortured to death are some of the worst horrors witnessed by the American sniper. His biggest regret is a very simple one. Which he tries to amend at the ultimate cost. The American sniper didn't see himself as hero when people claimed him to be, but just a person doing what he had to do. Powerful gripping stuff that told a "soldiers story" like it was from boots on the ground. With all the strong bonds of brotherhood it invokes. Easy to crap on the movie for people who have never served or don't know anyone close who has served. Ignorance is bliss and I have read many a fool review here.… Expand

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DominArsenDec 8, 2018

American Sniper
Difficile de dire que c'est un mauvais film. Il est réalisé par Clint Eastwood que je trouve bon réalisateur. Il nous fait suivre la vie de Chris Kyle un héros de guerre. Une bonne réalisation, une histoire de guerre desAmerican Sniper
Difficile de dire que c'est un mauvais film. Il est réalisé par Clint Eastwood que je trouve bon réalisateur. Il nous fait suivre la vie de Chris Kyle un héros de guerre. Une bonne réalisation, une histoire de guerre des musiques discrètes comme il le faut, mais un message que je n'ai pas trouvé clair cependant on passe un moment spécial pendant ce film.… Expand

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harvdog03Oct 31, 2018

One of the best movies I have ever seen. Top 10 for sure. Directed and acted with such perfection. It is a shame that it didn't win anything during awards season.

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James_welch2001Apr 27, 2018

Telling the true story of American sniper Chris Kyle, AMERICAN SNIPER plods along through four very long tours of duty and tells a very good and action packed story i think that the actors work along side each other really well in the storyTelling the true story of American sniper Chris Kyle, AMERICAN SNIPER plods along through four very long tours of duty and tells a very good and action packed story i think that the actors work along side each other really well in the story line. the film is great for the family or when your with your friends of the night its just nice to crack open a little beverage and just sit back relax and enjoy the film with your friends or family. the film is filmed produced and edited to a very high and professional standard.… Expand

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drlowdonFeb 20, 2015

Based on a true story (as told in his book of the same name) American Sniper focuses on Chris Kyle, the man who would go on to become the deadliest sniper in US military history, as he embarks on four tours of Iraq.

There has been criticismBased on a true story (as told in his book of the same name) American Sniper focuses on Chris Kyle, the man who would go on to become the deadliest sniper in US military history, as he embarks on four tours of Iraq.

There has been criticism from some quarters that the larger issues of politics and the ethics of war have been largely ignored (and that will make many uncomfortable) but director Clint Eastwood has clearly set out to tell the story of one man's experience of war and, thanks to some gripping scenes and an excellent performance from Bradley Cooper, it does just that. Yes, it does become a little too 'Hollywood' on occasions, and it never quite reaches the same level of intensity or excellence achieved in Kathryn Bigelow's superb 'Hurt Locker' but its not far off on occasions and is well worth a watch.… Expand

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streupwafelDec 26, 2017

I was hoping this film would focus on the morally doubtful decisions made in warfare, and the way soldiers cope with this stress post-war. Why? Because all the posters have a feeling of satire: big murican flags, big guns, brave soldiers.I was hoping this film would focus on the morally doubtful decisions made in warfare, and the way soldiers cope with this stress post-war. Why? Because all the posters have a feeling of satire: big murican flags, big guns, brave soldiers. Unfortunately for me, that wasn't exactly satire and the whole film is full of American propaganda: Murica good, Iraqees evil. Shame on you, Eastwood.… Expand

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JLuis_001Sep 6, 2017

Bradley Cooper gave a great performance but in the end this is films is just an exaltation of the US army and the war machine.

Or in simple words: Propaganda.

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avr50Jun 21, 2017

The movie could be just ok, but the characters don´t mean anything to you. What I want to say is that i didn´t care for any of this characters, I was more interested in the photography and scenarios, the characters may die or not and to meThe movie could be just ok, but the characters don´t mean anything to you. What I want to say is that i didn´t care for any of this characters, I was more interested in the photography and scenarios, the characters may die or not and to me will be like nothing happened. The story is not as good to be a movie of 2 hours and 12 minutes. It´s strange to think that this movie was nomitaded at the oscars for best picture, maybe the voters just felt the "american proud ,powerful and invencible" fever that is present in the entire movie… Expand

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TrailesqueMay 1, 2017

A well-made, believable Iraq War movie, with another fine performance by Cooper. However, I think they screwed up by not showing the way Chris Kyle died. It may have been horrible but so was much of the violence in the film, and itA well-made, believable Iraq War movie, with another fine performance by Cooper. However, I think they screwed up by not showing the way Chris Kyle died. It may have been horrible but so was much of the violence in the film, and it certainly was a big part of his story.… Expand

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MikeRowagreshanDec 10, 2016

Superbly done. Bradley Cooper brilliantly captures the emotions and psyche of a soldier affected by the moral and ethical complexities of war. To the negative reviewers: We might not like the realities of what's behind this story, but theseSuperbly done. Bradley Cooper brilliantly captures the emotions and psyche of a soldier affected by the moral and ethical complexities of war. To the negative reviewers: We might not like the realities of what's behind this story, but these soldiers are the only reason we have the freedom to sit home in our comfortable, safe little houses, and criticize their actions. And those same critics presume to have all the answers as to how the soldiers should feel, think, and act in these situations; as if they have battle experience and understand first-hand the psychological effects of having to kill with the end goal of saving lives.… Expand

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TheQuietGamerNov 23, 2016

What works in American Sniper is that it's more than your average war movie. The action is still there in brutal and exciting form. Standing beside that action and ultimately eclipsing is the true story of American sniper Chris Kyle.

We getWhat works in American Sniper is that it's more than your average war movie. The action is still there in brutal and exciting form. Standing beside that action and ultimately eclipsing is the true story of American sniper Chris Kyle.

We get to actually know him, or at least enough about him to make us care. As a result there is a heart and soul to the movie to keep things going. Seeing the effects the war has on Chris Kyle's life, particularly his mind are compelling and emotional.

American Sniper hits on familiar beats we've seen time and time again in war movies. PTSD, soldier talk, and the problems faced back home aren't new themes to the genre. However, that doesn't make them any less potent here. Thanks to strong direction and great central performance from Bradley Cooper, American Sniper has some real weight to it.… Expand

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RenovatiaOct 12, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is not it guys. I'm sorry but I have to be very negative. I realize some can't stand any negativity, so I ask you to read this at your own discretion.

Let's begin with the movie. No spoilers. Just let me say it wasn't much better than the usual straight-to-TV movie. The budget was somewhat higher, but this is where the good stuff pretty much ends. Don't expect awesome sniper-stuff or anything like that. In fact, the little bit you saw was utter nonsense. I served myself and I can tell you, not even regular troops were like that; very unrealistic and unprofessional. You get to look through the scope, so let me tell you it's a made up nonsensical thing they came up with.

This movie is a drama first and foremost. It's about the inner person of Chris Kyle, his partner, his life. As mentioned before, none of it was done right, convincingly nor was I moved to care.

The movie is based on a book of a soldier who's known to 'shoot first, ask questions later'. This is what his comrades said. This makes the 200 kills suspicious from the get-go. Needless to say that his colleagues put this carefully in the media and anonymous. And needless to say that the main stream media didn't pursue this angle.

Chris Kyle is the same person who needed to ridicule Jesse Ventura in his book. He supposedly floored Ventura. Ventura sued the Kyle estate and won the case. What's interesting is that no SEAL witness could produce a consistent story even though they were there. This angered the Jury, as they explained in the media, and hence allowed Ventura to win the case.

They (the anti-Ventura SEALS) subsequently complained in the media that 'what happens inside should stay inside'. It supposedly is a unwritten SEAL code (cliché cliché). But none of them was consistent enough to mention that Kyle ignored that very same rule! In fact, he ridiculed an ex-colleague in a commercial and publicly available book. How is that for double standards? Even though Ventura won the case, he is practically out of job since then.

American Sniper is the same guy who bragged about shooting looters after Katrina. I'm sorry but bragging about it is not right.

I'm aware of the popularity of the SEALs around the globe. But because of their policy to be visible in the media (they made that choice few years ago), their ugly side shines through as well. Too often they communicate and behave like stereotypes who use too much anabolics.

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reviewfrom19842Sep 7, 2016

Pretty good movie I love how this movie gets you to like the charters and care about. I now that a lot of people hate this movie ( that is fine) but just because it takes place in the Iraq war does mean this movie is propaganda. I think thatPretty good movie I love how this movie gets you to like the charters and care about. I now that a lot of people hate this movie ( that is fine) but just because it takes place in the Iraq war does mean this movie is propaganda. I think that Iraq war was a horrible awful idea but I still love this movie for it's story and charters not because I JUST LOVE MURICA AND IT COMPLTELY AMAZING that's ****… Expand

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bfoore90Jun 19, 2016

I'm a liberal and I actually enjoyed this movie. I know that seems like a glowing contradiction because liberals aren't supposed to like things like this but I like to think I consider myself impartial when it comes to movies. The movie isI'm a liberal and I actually enjoyed this movie. I know that seems like a glowing contradiction because liberals aren't supposed to like things like this but I like to think I consider myself impartial when it comes to movies. The movie is masterfully directed by Clint Eastwood and Bradley Cooper does an amazing job as Chris Kyle but with that being said, American Sniper was as close as you can get to being right-wing propaganda. The first thing it does as portray the Iraqis as the bad guys who are responsible for 9/11 despite them having nothing to do with 9/11. The 2nd thing this movie does wrong is paint Chris Kyle as a conflicted soldier, where if you read his book he actually was not very remorseful about the people he killed. I mean lets be real here, Chris Kyle was an absolutely terrible person. I'll go even as far to say he was a psychopath, he said it himself that he loved killing and that he would kill anyone with a kuron which is what basically everyone wears over there. Kyle was no hero, he was a monster, a repulsive and sick man who was a pathological liar that forged his military accomplishments and kill count to sell books. He was also, however like many soldiers in the middle east were taken advantage of by Bush/Cheney's quest for "WMD"s aka oil.… Expand

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FarsheedJun 6, 2016

I like Clint Eastwood movies, but it was his best as a director even better than Million Dollar Baby and Mystic River. I wish he were younger to produce more masterpieces.

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RvwFromUpHereMay 25, 2016

Who: Bradley Cooper, Tons of CSI B Actors, and Sienna Miller as Every Southern Boy's Dream Girl
What: A well made film that can't help but shove America down everyone's throat
Where: 'Murica When (Can I watch again): When you need toWho: Bradley Cooper, Tons of CSI B Actors, and Sienna Miller as Every Southern Boy's Dream Girl
What: A well made film that can't help but shove America down everyone's throat
Where: 'Murica
When (Can I watch again): When you need to research topics of conversation for your morally questionable southern relatives
Why: If you've just watched a ton of Michael Moore documentaries and need to watch something ironically, or you need to be reminded why America is so badass, American Sniper has something for everyone… Expand

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Berry-TanMar 9, 2016

It speaks emotionally to audiences who sense that we lost something in Iraq, yet still want to honor the heroism of those who risked their lives for the cause. You hardly recognize Cooper, with a muscular physique, beard and kind of aIt speaks emotionally to audiences who sense that we lost something in Iraq, yet still want to honor the heroism of those who risked their lives for the cause. You hardly recognize Cooper, with a muscular physique, beard and kind of a swagger. American Sniper cannot be reduced to simple pro- or anti-war labels.… Expand

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pradeephmkumarMar 8, 2016

Great Story , Great Acting , Nice Direction , Nice editing ..Thanks for the films which lets lets us know real heroes. The climax could have been improved a little bit .

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EpicLadySpongeJan 25, 2016

What I'm reading here are 0's that are supposed to go to my 0's. If you're actually reading this, please go to my profile and please give the latest low score I gave a 0 on a 0 on the way too. Ok, thanks, bye!

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sirmichaelJan 18, 2016

Clint Eastwood just continues to make relevant, artful movies that have an edge while also having a touching connection. this is a gripping story about patriotism, personal conflict and the reality of not just war in general but the ongoingClint Eastwood just continues to make relevant, artful movies that have an edge while also having a touching connection. this is a gripping story about patriotism, personal conflict and the reality of not just war in general but the ongoing struggle between Good and Evil… Expand

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gdiego135Dec 4, 2015

Fantastic movie that you should watch NOW!!!! from the acting to the explosions to the dialogue it's all great, I think it portrays well what Navy seals have to go through, and the impact on their mind when they go home. Truly a beautiful movie.

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SmoothrunnerNov 21, 2015

What it's like to be a soldier in a modern war? What is the price of military glory? For those, who want answers to these questions, two ways are opened - direct experience or experience mediated by the art of cinema. The more talented movieWhat it's like to be a soldier in a modern war? What is the price of military glory? For those, who want answers to these questions, two ways are opened - direct experience or experience mediated by the art of cinema. The more talented movie makers, the more authentic experience they can mediate through their art to public. The "American Sniper" is exactly such kind of art.

Bradley Cooper is as convincing as an actor can be. You don't feel him acting, you just see person, which Cooper impersonates before you. You see his emotions, deeply hidden, but glimpsing from the depth. And there are choices, Kyle made. Choices, about which we, civilians, even don't want to think about. We are mostly living in imaginary world, hiding from horrors of reality. Well, soldiers can't hide from it - they must face it or they'll die. They must make choices, horrible, inhuman in terms of civilized behaviour. And many of them became broken, actually losing their humanity in the process.

The phrases, Chris said - about common people, behaving as usual like there is no war there; that he can't allow himself to be home, while others are still fighting; about military brotherhood - all of them are so recognizable. That's exactly same words, which you can hear from Ukrainian soldiers here. Even dehumanization of enemies (calling them "savages", etc.) is understandable - otherwise it would be hard to justify to yourself terrible things you are doing (there is ingenious episode in the George Orwell's "Looking back on the Spanish War" where he recalls that he refrained from shooting at "Fascist" partly because of a small detail, which humanized his foe:"I had come here to shoot at "Fascists"; but a man who is holding up his trousers isn't a "Fascist", he is visibly a fellow-creature, similar to yourself, and you don't feel like shooting at him").

This reality they meet, these choices they made - all of it bring soldiers farther and farther into the web of war. And nobody comes back from war unscathed. You can't just go home from war - it will follow you. The things, you've seen, the choices, you've made - they will haunt you wherever you are. If this movie will help others to realize what sacrifices soldiers are really making out there - behind the borders of usual life - what price they are paying, then cinema art is worth its invention.

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praticaljockersNov 20, 2015

it was so sad and to violent for younger viewers like babies and little kids the kids should never see this movie until they are older and are teens or adults.

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TrackerDeviceNov 2, 2015

While Bradley Cooper delivers a great performance by portraying Chris Kyle, Clint Eastwood does not explore the dark side of Chris Kyle and points Kyle as just an American hero.

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SanastusaOct 13, 2015

The only thing wrong with this movie was the obviously fake baby used during the one scene. Bradley Cooper blew me away with his performance as the "Legend" Chris Kyle. Came into this movie without a real understanding of the incident thatThe only thing wrong with this movie was the obviously fake baby used during the one scene. Bradley Cooper blew me away with his performance as the "Legend" Chris Kyle. Came into this movie without a real understanding of the incident that happened in 2013. Informative, saddening.… Expand

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alexa417Oct 6, 2015

This is a film of Zen-balanced emotional weight, and a combat movie which would make the genre's master Sam Fuller proud.

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WJSOct 3, 2015

Very well acted by Bradley Cooper and Sienna Miller but, that being said, I didn't like the feeling of political propaganda that I felt from director Clint Eastwood. This film is quite overrated and I really don't like American war films asVery well acted by Bradley Cooper and Sienna Miller but, that being said, I didn't like the feeling of political propaganda that I felt from director Clint Eastwood. This film is quite overrated and I really don't like American war films as they tend to glorify war.… Expand

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annapatweex31Sep 11, 2015

Very well done movie, but a little bit off on things. Still worth the watch.

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MeritCobaSep 9, 2015

Just like Fury isn't a movie about World War II, American Sniper isn't about the Iraq wars.
Nor is it about 9/11 and it's aftermath.
And certainly not about an American Sniper. This movie is about America. This is what a hero shouldJust like Fury isn't a movie about World War II, American Sniper isn't about the Iraq wars.
Nor is it about 9/11 and it's aftermath.
And certainly not about an American Sniper.
This movie is about America.

This is what a hero should look like according to yourself, Eastwood tells us.. Did you not decorate him? Did you not buy his biography in droves. Did you not read the book from cover to cover? Did you not gulp down the story of an all American blond haired, blue-eyed Caucasian guy with a pretty girl-next-door wife, who goes out to protect the greatest country on earth?
A man of duty?
A man of inner nobility?
An all American hero?

This is why it doesn't matter whether the movie is set in Iraq, the Outer Hebrides or Middle Earth.
This is why it doesn't matter who the enemy is.
And this is why it doesn't matter whether the movie contains a truth or not.
The only thing that matters is the larger than life depiction of an unblemished hero.

And Eastwood doesn't hold back and goes one step further.
The American sniper invades, for it matters not.
The American sniper shoots enemy soldiers, because they are not.
The American sniper takes out women and kids, because they are not.
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Any unease that an American soldier might have shot a someone in violation of the Geneva-convention is taken away by clearly depicting the enemy for what they are: they are orcs

Is that what really happened, America? Was every civilian death such a clear case of the enemy using any means whatsoever and thus justifying a reaction in kind? Did you really wait for the civilians to show their hostile intent before gunning them down?Did the fog of war not exist? Or did you flatten their houses and mow them down with machine guns before they could become a threat? All to protect the greatest country on earth?

Perhaps it was Eastwood's intent, or perhaps not, but the movie is a mirror to what America is not. The more shinier the American sniper becomes the starker the contrast with reality this picture is.

The American sniper is all what an American soldier should be like..
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luketeddyJul 29, 2015

An amazing film one of the best, the writing was great the charters where amazing. there was this one sense that was painful to watch and the writers did it on purpose and it got under my skin that is really good writing. go see American Sniper

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MadMaxFuryRoadJul 24, 2015

If there is one thing that is oscar-worthy of this movie is Bradley Cooper. He nails it as Chris Kyle and definitely deserves an oscar. Director Clint Eastwood is at his peak, and this movie blew me away. You can kinda tell if a movie isIf there is one thing that is oscar-worthy of this movie is Bradley Cooper. He nails it as Chris Kyle and definitely deserves an oscar. Director Clint Eastwood is at his peak, and this movie blew me away. You can kinda tell if a movie is going to be good in the first couple of scenes, and this one nailed it. The ending was less-than-satisfying, and was hoping for a happy ending but it's based on a true story, so if the reality is not so good, the movie must play it like that. This is definite to one of the best and intense movies I have ever seen in a very long time.… Expand

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cryhardhumorJul 23, 2015

This movie isn't as much about the political views or beliefs about the war, but purely about the man. And I for one found it respectful, well shot, and insanely well acted. Unfortunately the scenes that take place back in the states are lessThis movie isn't as much about the political views or beliefs about the war, but purely about the man. And I for one found it respectful, well shot, and insanely well acted. Unfortunately the scenes that take place back in the states are less emotionally powerful as they could be, and instead drag on for a bit longer than they needed to have.… Expand

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Meth-dudeJul 21, 2015

Wow!This is a powerful movie.Not only the acting is fantastic and believable,but the movie is one of the best of the year.Great scenario (inspired by a true story) and very well executed action sequences are major factors on why this movie isWow!This is a powerful movie.Not only the acting is fantastic and believable,but the movie is one of the best of the year.Great scenario (inspired by a true story) and very well executed action sequences are major factors on why this movie is so good.… Expand

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mhm_1371Jul 16, 2015

American Sniper (2014)( Clint Eastwood)
By Hossein Aghaee.
American or Non-American Finally last night I got a chance to watching the last film of the Mr Clint Eastwood. (One of the my popular director) For me that Gran Torino (one ofAmerican Sniper (2014)( Clint Eastwood)
By Hossein Aghaee.
American or Non-American

Finally last night I got a chance to watching the last film of the Mr Clint Eastwood. (One of the my popular director)
For me that Gran Torino (one of the Eastwood’s Movies) always being in my top ten choice when I make a list for best movies that I have seen so far watching American sniper was a great shock.
In Gran Torino distance between nations or better to say human more than any time seems shorter and shorter as far as Eastwood as an impatient American man who has experience war in Korea savior or better say sacrifice him for non-American boy from the same geography (east Asia)but in American Sniper Bradley Cooper in the role of Chris Kyle in response of advisor question that asks whether Sometimes think about 160 men that were killed in Iraq, Says more than that, it pains him to why more people are not killed to protect the lives of American soldiers.
Eastwood in the final scene of gran torino sending him as the old man of story to the conscious death without having weapons for that non-American boy of story could live more comfortable.
But in one of the American sniper scenes Chris Kyle in response to the cries of his wife who desperately wants him to stay with his American family rejected her request and perhaps killing Mustafa in his mind.
It’s time to put aside their weapons and ending unnecessary crisis in the world.

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frizJul 16, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Brilliantly directed at the hands of Clint Eastwood along with a great performance by Bradley Cooper, the story of Chris Kyle is done in all the right sense. We feel every step of the story including the emotional ending when its revealed his character died and its great writing only makes this war drama film even better.… Expand

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Jess_HillJul 12, 2015

A good, though over-hyped, film. The performances are excellent, both Cooper and Miller are dynamic and believable in their roles. The cinematography was generally solid for this kind of film, and the score was typical of an American warA good, though over-hyped, film. The performances are excellent, both Cooper and Miller are dynamic and believable in their roles. The cinematography was generally solid for this kind of film, and the score was typical of an American war story. The pacing was very well considered and the final sequence was masterfully executed. The moral subtext is where criticism is warranted as this is a film which posits the hero as a representative of the entire conflict in Iraq and, as such, any commentary on the nature of war or that particular conflict is decidedly one-dimensional. This may be expected from an Eastwood film, however, it's clear that not only is the moral quandry not central to the plot, it is also treated with disdain in the dialogue, which may play well for an American audience, but smacks of the 'MURICA mentality rather than good storytelling. A solid bo-yah film with little depth. 6.86/10… Expand

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Compi24Jul 8, 2015

At an astounding 84 years young, Clint Eastwood continues to illustrate his filmic prowess with "American Sniper," a harrowing and emotional character study of a complicated figure, featuring a bulldozer of a performance from Bradley Cooper.

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NerdConsultantJul 8, 2015

American Sniper when you look at it purely as movie is pretty good but it needed a more of a focus and needed to be more morally grey. it had some incredibly intensive moments and some really great scenes about PTSD which are some of the onlyAmerican Sniper when you look at it purely as movie is pretty good but it needed a more of a focus and needed to be more morally grey. it had some incredibly intensive moments and some really great scenes about PTSD which are some of the only things that stop me calling this a propaganda movie but a few bits of the dialogue takes you out of it and there was a lot of wasted cast members as well as the film really struggling to decide what it wants to be. I can't help but believe that the film would have been better if Spielberg had directed instead of Clint Eastwood. Bradley Cooper is excellent and rightfully received his oscar nomination and i would recommend with caution… Expand

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Th3GreenHorne7Jul 5, 2015

A very honorable way to pay respect to Chris Kyle, Bradley Cooper was best person to represent Chris Kyle, and I don't think anybody else could play the role but him. Perfect flaunt less action scenes thanks to Clint Eastwood.

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killing4bloodJul 1, 2015

It just feels to me that the movie should of been better. A lot of the times it was so slow and it was kinda long. But the best part was at the end I liked what they did there.

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DirtyDaveJun 29, 2015

While action seeking movie goers will be left looking for content, this story leaves an impression on your conscience long after you leave the theater. Patriotic and bold, it paints the tale of what soldiers face with such a strong desire toWhile action seeking movie goers will be left looking for content, this story leaves an impression on your conscience long after you leave the theater. Patriotic and bold, it paints the tale of what soldiers face with such a strong desire to serve their country and loves their families, from the perspective of one of the greatest American heroes to bless our nation.… Expand

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EdgarReviewsJun 27, 2015

Diabolically lifeless. Unforgivingly misinformative. Brimming with uninteresting characters caught up in a script as stilted as some of the ex-marines. Yet the flick's biggest downfall is its lack of any emotional, and more importantly,Diabolically lifeless. Unforgivingly misinformative. Brimming with uninteresting characters caught up in a script as stilted as some of the ex-marines. Yet the flick's biggest downfall is its lack of any emotional, and more importantly, political heft; this American Sniper misses the target by quite some distance.… Expand

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diogomendesJun 17, 2015

Well acted and directed, but poorly paced and massively dull, "American Sniper" isn't propaganda like most people would led you to believe, but it's still a rather mediocre Clint Eastwood's offering, one that wastes its tension setup with aWell acted and directed, but poorly paced and massively dull, "American Sniper" isn't propaganda like most people would led you to believe, but it's still a rather mediocre Clint Eastwood's offering, one that wastes its tension setup with a main character that's not true to its based-in-real-life story.… Expand

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GentM2015Jun 10, 2015

Even though Bradley Cooper does an amazing job here as he has done almost everywhere else,you can't help but feel like this is one overrated film.I like some of the actions and acting,directing but the take on Muslims as total bad guys andEven though Bradley Cooper does an amazing job here as he has done almost everywhere else,you can't help but feel like this is one overrated film.I like some of the actions and acting,directing but the take on Muslims as total bad guys and killing kids I really don't understand and don't like.… Expand

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thepunisher65Jun 6, 2015

American Sniper is captivating, but not all the way. The faulty story will entertain the viewers but it certainly is not among the most powerfully directed by Clint Eastwood.

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goudamandoJun 1, 2015

I wonder how can you make movie as this, but I think that maybe to honor that sniper, but
Telling the true story of American sniper Chris Kyle, American Sniper plods along through four very long tours of duty with no real point. War is notI wonder how can you make movie as this, but I think that maybe to honor that sniper, but
Telling the true story of American sniper Chris Kyle, American Sniper plods along through four very long tours of duty with no real point. War is not hell here. The opposing forces and people are "savages." The American soldiers brave and powerful. And yet, despite all this director Clint Eastwood seems to be making a flag waving patriotic American celebration. Or is he? And that's the problem. The film lacks all conviction and becomes just a long bore. If you've seen the absolutely brilliant trailer, you will totally miss the moral dilemma inherent in that 60 seconds. The film which runs over two hours never hits that level.… Expand

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NRNSWMay 31, 2015

Didn't know what to expect from this film when I pressed play, but overall it was a pleasant experience. Bradley Cooper gives a solid performance throughout (and has beefed up big time for this one). The end brings the movie together really nicely.

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max3290May 24, 2015

To all of you idiots out there bashing the movie, I just wanted to point out that it WAS nominated for an academy award. No amount of "0" ratings is going to change that. An seriously, 0 of 10???? Don't come on here and try to make aTo all of you idiots out there bashing the movie, I just wanted to point out that it WAS nominated for an academy award. No amount of "0" ratings is going to change that. An seriously, 0 of 10???? Don't come on here and try to make a political point. I'm sure you game the most recent Michael Moore movie a 10 out of 10. To say the movie painted all muslims as evil is stupid.… Expand

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BrianMcCriticMay 23, 2015

Forgetting all the noise surrounding this film as a film it is extremely well done. Sure some will say it shows to much the macho mentality of Chris Kyle and some will say it glorifies war. But I feel it also shows some of the real mentalForgetting all the noise surrounding this film as a film it is extremely well done. Sure some will say it shows to much the macho mentality of Chris Kyle and some will say it glorifies war. But I feel it also shows some of the real mental impact it has on returning soldiers. In the end I found myself riveted not only by the man but by the story. A… Expand

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JB562May 23, 2015

Another great historical war-drama film by Clint Eastwood. It tells the life of Chris Kyle in his experience in the Iraq War. As in any war, there are shades of gray, not just simply black & white.

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dinojay2May 22, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Thought this was actually pretty good and relatively thought-provoking for a war movie, at least up until the cheesy made-for-Hollywood ending. Suddenly, everything is fine!… Expand

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Epik_NinnjaMay 21, 2015

American Sniper offers a lot of suspense and a lot of action. Is the story realistic? Is it accurate to what really happened? I don't know but as a movie, it does its job at being entertaining. It isn't necessarily a must-watch but for anyoneAmerican Sniper offers a lot of suspense and a lot of action. Is the story realistic? Is it accurate to what really happened? I don't know but as a movie, it does its job at being entertaining. It isn't necessarily a must-watch but for anyone who thinks this movie looks interesting, you'll probably enjoy it. It's not only a war movie but a movie about family and about what a war does to soldiers (meaning mentally as well as physically). It shows how dark war really and it doesn't necessarily glorify the American army, although I'm sure plenty of people feel that it does.This is my opinion, though, so see it for yourself if you haven't already. If for no other reason, you'll probably at least enjoy the action sequences (although I thought it was all good).… Expand

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DukeJonMay 18, 2015

Quite enjoyed this. Felt it was a bit too black and white in terms of the morality of the Us/Iraqi forces, but a good character study of the main protagonist. Also enjoyed the battle scenes and how they were interspersed with the "back home" time.

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XeryusMay 15, 2015

Saw it twice in three days when it premiered in Italy, now I got the dvd..this is one of the best movies I've ever seen, ranking in my very own top ten...one of the best outings from Clint Eastwood..it deserved Oscars for Best Movie, BestSaw it twice in three days when it premiered in Italy, now I got the dvd..this is one of the best movies I've ever seen, ranking in my very own top ten...one of the best outings from Clint Eastwood..it deserved Oscars for Best Movie, Best Director and Best supporting actress...… Expand

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ZawMineMay 11, 2015

American Sniper is a good movie but not great. When I first saw the movie trailer, I got a lot of hype because it is such an amazing trailer. When I watched it, I didn't like it that much. Kinda boring. That doesn't mean that the movie is notAmerican Sniper is a good movie but not great. When I first saw the movie trailer, I got a lot of hype because it is such an amazing trailer. When I watched it, I didn't like it that much. Kinda boring. That doesn't mean that the movie is not good. It has some intense nail-biting scenes. Overall, it is a good movie.… Expand

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I8yourreviewMay 5, 2015

American Sniper has probably been criticized too harshly than it deserves, but then again it did NOT deserve an Oscar nomination either. As a fictional character-focus set withing a war film Eastwood's American Sniper is grade A, albeitAmerican Sniper has probably been criticized too harshly than it deserves, but then again it did NOT deserve an Oscar nomination either. As a fictional character-focus set withing a war film Eastwood's American Sniper is grade A, albeit lowbrow, cinema. However, this is not a fictional tale or at least its not supposed to be. THe Iraq war really happened and the main character Chris Kyle, who's book the film was based, was a real person whom met a tragic and ironic end.

Eastwood's portrayal of Chris Kyle as a saintly soldier who feels at war with himself when home and at home when at war is an overdone and oversimplified amalgamation of every war-hero protagonist of this genre of film. Chris Kyle's actual book and subsequent interviews reveal a much more conflicted, complex and interesting character. Kyle's allegiances, honor and duty stand in contrast and conflict with his biases. Not only does Kyle use slurs to describe Arabs in his book and elsewhere, he also makes no distinctions between combatants and civilians. Instead of exploring this aspect of Kyle and how it informs his experience, Eastwood decides to translates this contradiction in the most condescending of ways--Every Arab in his film is either evil or one dimensional: a psychopath, a corrupt interpreter, a sympathizer with--or combatant for--the enemy.

In the end Eastwood's American Sniper is country-friend propaganda, unapologetic in its revision of the Iraq War as a just war, not to mention a missed opportunity to tell the true story of a conflicted and complex soldier who was both a leader and pawn; hero and villain --someone who was human.… Expand

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GuinnessMay 4, 2015

For whatever is worth, this is not movie about pro or anti war, morals, or snipers. This is in large Hollywood action shooter employing some degree of Chris Kyless actual life experience and his perception of war in Iraq. Some of the eventsFor whatever is worth, this is not movie about pro or anti war, morals, or snipers. This is in large Hollywood action shooter employing some degree of Chris Kyless actual life experience and his perception of war in Iraq. Some of the events in the movie are knowingly changed (invented) to build up the action, and suspense. This is also not the only war movie ever done, so anyone who finds this movie insulting, or propaganda, is morally confused or simply seeking in opportunities to promote their anti war or anti american agenda. I think that Eastwood could have done this better, but overall, the movie is entertaining as much a war movie can be.… Expand

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NazguleroMay 4, 2015

This movie is really bad. Bad acting, scenes that are just beyond ridiculous, nothing really makes sense. The script could have been written by a 12 year old: cool one liners delivered by self righteous soldiers. Bradley Cooper deliversThis movie is really bad. Bad acting, scenes that are just beyond ridiculous, nothing really makes sense. The script could have been written by a 12 year old: cool one liners delivered by self righteous soldiers. Bradley Cooper delivers something in between a comedy and a drama, but it is none of either.… Expand

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BB_CriticApr 30, 2015

American Sniper is directed by Clint Eastwood and stars Bradley Cooper and Sienna Miller. American Sniper's plot involves Bradley Cooper training to become a Navy S.E.A.L. after the events of 9/11. Most people have issues with this movieAmerican Sniper is directed by Clint Eastwood and stars Bradley Cooper and Sienna Miller. American Sniper's plot involves Bradley Cooper training to become a Navy S.E.A.L. after the events of 9/11. Most people have issues with this movie because it is "racist." It is not racist it is true. Unfortunately, at the time a lot of middle eastern people were members of Al Qaeda. I, however, found the movie moving and emotional. This movie is not overrated, it is a Clint Eastwood masterpiece. 9/10… Expand

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monster0420Apr 29, 2015

Great movie. Goes in depth to the solider Chris Kyle. Honestly, I don't understand why this movie is getting so much hate. I loved every minute of it. This movie did a great job telling this soldier's story and bringing it to the big screen.Great movie. Goes in depth to the solider Chris Kyle. Honestly, I don't understand why this movie is getting so much hate. I loved every minute of it. This movie did a great job telling this soldier's story and bringing it to the big screen. The actors in the movie were great. Jeez, Bradley Cooper put on about 30 pounds of muscle in 3 months for this role. (That's gonna leave a mark.) This is a great movie about a great person and solider. This movie deserved every Oscar nomination.… Expand

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Melancholic-AlcApr 19, 2015

Probably the greatest movie of the last 10 years, it cements Eastwood's status as one of the greatest Actor/Director of our era. Some idiots/libtards don't get the symbolism of the empty chair and just want to rip into anything he does. SomeProbably the greatest movie of the last 10 years, it cements Eastwood's status as one of the greatest Actor/Director of our era. Some idiots/libtards don't get the symbolism of the empty chair and just want to rip into anything he does. Some easy research shows he didn't actually shoot the 10 year old, but that's what the idiot leftist like to talk about. The movie tried to show some hard choices. You can be against the war but there is something wrong with you as an American if you would rather have our boys be killed than to be protected by guys like Kyle performing overwatch. The movie wasn't there to provide "ethical" answers, it showed what our guys are putting up with. Before you rip into the movie go over to Iraq and then let's see your point of view. So many leftist just give it bad reviews because its their thing to do but the movie out did all of their top movies. There is a reason people kept going to see it.… Expand

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8bitRussianApr 19, 2015

It's just like dumb call of duty but in the movie. thousands of dead arabs and the only one nobly died american. americans save the world once again from some made up enemy themselves

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MelancholicAlcApr 10, 2015

Probably the worst movie of the last 10 years, it cements Eastwoods status as a senile Talker-to-Empty-Chairs, a sad end to a pretty good career! If he off sets this one with a movie from the PoV of the Iraqis, I'll reconsider.
The mostProbably the worst movie of the last 10 years, it cements Eastwoods status as a senile Talker-to-Empty-Chairs, a sad end to a pretty good career! If he off sets this one with a movie from the PoV of the Iraqis, I'll reconsider.
The most hilarious part about this movie is that ALL of mr. Killers kills are so totally justified! Sure, he kills a ten year old and his mom, but hey, they were trying to kill AMEh'cans, the self-declared elitists of the world
That's .... like. BLASPHEMY, yo!

This piece of crap only serves as an American chest thumping device. Yes, indeed the main message of the movie is: Americans good, brown people baaaaaaaaaaaaad. American exceptionalism indeed.
sub message: the murderous SoB promises us to feel really bad about ambushing 150 "enemies"
Sure dude, if America was invaded, Americans would NOT do what the Iraqis did?
Hell, Americans already PRETEND the country is invaded!!

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TubeyApr 10, 2015

Eastwood's worst directed movie ever, and Bradley Cooper is so bad in this that he has redefined what the word "acting" means in a bad way.

It's just a ludicrously plotted, terribly paced borefest of a movie that probably looked better onEastwood's worst directed movie ever, and Bradley Cooper is so bad in this that he has redefined what the word "acting" means in a bad way.

It's just a ludicrously plotted, terribly paced borefest of a movie that probably looked better on the drawing board than it did in execution. It is also blatant propaganda for the USA - this wouldn't have looked out of place in Nazi Germany or North Korea, yet bizarrely it doesn't even do that right as the whole think makes the protagonist look like a complete maniac. Perhaps that's what Eastwood was going for - the maniac who was green lighted due to patriotic fervor or something - but the movie doesn't communicate that point well at all. Everything is so ambiguous,

Anyway, you're not missing anything by not watching this. Watch The Hurt Locker again if you want something like this, but done competently.… Expand

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vikesh2206Apr 3, 2015

While not for the faint hearted, the often harrowing "American Sniper" is a solid if not spectacular war epic by Clint Eastwood. It is well acted by its leads and delivers a tense tribute to the late American sniper, Chris Kyle.

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GamerMxApr 2, 2015

This movie never should go outside of USA, is a nonsense for the rest of the countries, the arguments, the actions, the characters, bahhh is so silly.

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boeserschnapsApr 1, 2015

Normally I really like Eastwood's films and normally I really like war movies, but this one is really stupid. Sadly you get the feeling the sole purpose is propaganda for the US war machine. There is no real dealing with the problems KyleNormally I really like Eastwood's films and normally I really like war movies, but this one is really stupid. Sadly you get the feeling the sole purpose is propaganda for the US war machine. There is no real dealing with the problems Kyle encounters back home.… Expand

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pesho_oneApr 1, 2015

I didn't expect much, but I knew that the movie was about war. Then I also don't know the actual events (as described in the book). Nevertheless, the movie has a very good feel of reality to it. It is far from boring, and you are wellI didn't expect much, but I knew that the movie was about war. Then I also don't know the actual events (as described in the book). Nevertheless, the movie has a very good feel of reality to it. It is far from boring, and you are well interested in what will happen almost at all times. The main actors are convincing and it is hard not to relate. Bottom line: one quality movie based on real events which does not disappoint.… Expand

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mikayoyoMar 30, 2015

Look, no matter how much you hate Chris Kyle, the demonization of Muslims, Clint Eastwood, or anyone who likes this movie, that does not make this a bad movie. It's faults are easy to find: it doesn't show both sides of the story, it doesn'tLook, no matter how much you hate Chris Kyle, the demonization of Muslims, Clint Eastwood, or anyone who likes this movie, that does not make this a bad movie. It's faults are easy to find: it doesn't show both sides of the story, it doesn't accurately portray war, and the fake baby. However, its excellent acting and sound design keep it moving. It's a good movie, not great, but it is good. Only watch it if you're not easily offended or angered.… Expand

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joeyriosMar 30, 2015

It exceeds on many levels: The graphic portrayal and high risings of stress and desperation during war, the sound editing and mixing, and Bradley Cooper and Sienna Miller's unbelievable performances.
It fails on many levels: I feel the movieIt exceeds on many levels: The graphic portrayal and high risings of stress and desperation during war, the sound editing and mixing, and Bradley Cooper and Sienna Miller's unbelievable performances.
It fails on many levels: I feel the movie achieved the purpose it was not made for in the first place. The storytelling is sometimes tedious and its ending is too abrupt.
Definitely not worth the Best Picture nomination it received, but still, it can be a good time at the movies.… Expand

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CherryxldMar 29, 2015

American Sniper es un film que resulta satisfactorio ya que logra causa tensión cuando debe hacerlo y también logra evocar bien su trama a la parte psicológica.

American Sniper es una película que te mantiene al tanto de lo que vaAmerican Sniper es un film que resulta satisfactorio ya que logra causa tensión cuando debe hacerlo y también logra evocar bien su trama a la parte psicológica.

American Sniper es una película que te mantiene al tanto de lo que va ocurriendo a medida que avanza, y que logra darle al público esa sensación de intensidad y de nervios que, se podría decir, es una de las razones principales por las que fueron las personas al ver el film. Sin embargo, después de un tiempo, la película empieza a tornarse un poco empalagosa, aunque después de todo, no deja perder su función principal.… Expand

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keve16Mar 26, 2015

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DellettMar 20, 2015

The movie was excellent, but it should have been longer . So 9 instead of 10.

I loved the balance between telling a very patriotic, moving story of a hero who wasn't perfect, whose family life was far from perfect, in a war that was veryThe movie was excellent, but it should have been longer . So 9 instead of 10.

I loved the balance between telling a very patriotic, moving story of a hero who wasn't perfect, whose family life was far from perfect, in a war that was very far from perfect.

Chris left no man behind. In doing so, he left his wife and children behind and they also paid a terrible price for our freedom. But if I had been Chris, I don't know that I could or would have done anything different. What choice was there? Let soldiers die that you know you can save, or leave your wife and children in difficult suffering? He went as far as he could and then came home to save his family and himself.

Thankfully, they didn't try to justify or criticize the war. They just told us about a premier hero among many others in the background including Taya. As Chris’ wife and mother of their children, Taya was not one wit less the hero herself. Her mortal life may not have been on the line, but her heart and soul were. Taya not only did 4 tours with Chris, she had to deal with the hardships of this wonderful man when he returned while desperately yearning for the emotional support she needed.

Bradly Cooper and Sienna Miller were outstanding in bringing their story home to us.

They didn’t fully develop the whole story, but what they did, they did so very well.… Expand

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SpangleMar 18, 2015

American Sniper is a solid film that has many, many faults, but has strengths that help it to overcome those faults. On the plus side, Bradley Cooper and Sienna Miller are really good and work very well together. They make for a veryAmerican Sniper is a solid film that has many, many faults, but has strengths that help it to overcome those faults. On the plus side, Bradley Cooper and Sienna Miller are really good and work very well together. They make for a very believable couple. In terms of Cooper alone, he certainly embodies Chris Kyle and just kills the part. He is fantastic. I really dug the fighting scenes as well. I thought they were all very well done and well shot. Dramatic, entertaining, and saddening, they all made a lasting impact that makes any scenes with PTSD very believable. The supporting cast was also relatively well done. You did feel that sense of brotherhood amongst the Navy Seals that made you understand the passion they felt for defending their fellow soldiers.

On the negative, I can see why many would call this pro-war and pro-America. A couple times for sure, this one portrayed the Americans as superheroes of sort who are indestructible, while casually overlooking the fact that they were all as blood thirsty as their enemy. They demonize an enemy sniper when Chris Kyle is literally the same guy, but he's an American so it's all cool. It is kind of weird, but is to be expected from a book written by Kyle himself. The pro-war aspect is undoubtedly entirely a Kyle contribution, due to how psychotic he was and how much he loved killing. While it does add in some guys struggling with PTSD and of course people who die or who are seriously wounded, the sheer joy Kyle gets from war is obvious. I would categorize this one all the same as anti-war, however, because of those aforementioned supporting characters who seem far more human and far more willing to show how war effects them. In Kyle's relationship with his wife, you can also see a lot of the anti-war element.

Overall, American Sniper is a solid war film that comes nowhere close to being as good as war films such as The Deer Hunter, Full Metal Jacket, and Saving Private Ryan, that deal with similar topics (obviously) and do so much, much better. However, it is acceptable and a good modern day war film, as the genre has been slacking of late.… Expand

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moviecritic68Mar 18, 2015

Bradley Cooper did an excellent job portraying Chris. Movies like this are necessary to show the public the scars of warfare. I think the overall rating consensus is spot on. It is what it is and served it's purpose of humanizing theBradley Cooper did an excellent job portraying Chris. Movies like this are necessary to show the public the scars of warfare. I think the overall rating consensus is spot on. It is what it is and served it's purpose of humanizing the hardships of leaving your family for battle.… Expand

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zouz123Mar 16, 2015

Good movie about a great hero who saved the lives of hundreds by killing hundreds. Well some say the movie is way too American, and that it's all propaganda, but i totally disagree. The badass in the movie is the arab sniper whom no one could catch.

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homer4presidentMar 13, 2015

The only thing I had trouble with was the lack of faults in Kyle other than his difficulty with the war - believing to a fault that war has a greater calling than family. I could relate to him on so many ways but believe that everyone hasThe only thing I had trouble with was the lack of faults in Kyle other than his difficulty with the war - believing to a fault that war has a greater calling than family. I could relate to him on so many ways but believe that everyone has more faults than we were presented in American Sniper.… Expand

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danippMar 13, 2015

As expected, an extremely patriotic film, putting an American man as a hero and Iraq as hell, besides some lack of development in major parts, like the main character's relationship with his brother. On the other hand, it's an exciting andAs expected, an extremely patriotic film, putting an American man as a hero and Iraq as hell, besides some lack of development in major parts, like the main character's relationship with his brother. On the other hand, it's an exciting and electrifying adaptation about Chris Kyle and his battle against terrorists and his difficulties with a wife who raises their children all by herself and wants him back home. Cooper on his best role so far!… Expand

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MattBrady99Mar 10, 2015

A film that's been nominated for best picture at the Oscars and also has a lot of controversy behind it, that's a lot to take in for a movie studio.

American Sniper tell the story of Chris Kyle played by Bradley Cooper. Chris was the mostA film that's been nominated for best picture at the Oscars and also has a lot of controversy behind it, that's a lot to take in for a movie studio.

American Sniper tell the story of Chris Kyle played by Bradley Cooper. Chris was the most lethal sniper in U.S. military history. But there was much more to this true American hero than his skill with a rifle. U.S. Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle is sent to Iraq with only one mission: to protect his brothers-in-arms. His pinpoint accuracy saves countless lives on the battlefield and, as stories of his courageous exploits spread, he earns the nickname "Legend." However, his reputation is also growing behind enemy lines, putting a price on his head and making him a prime target of insurgents. Despite the danger, as well as the toll on his family at home, Chris serves through four harrowing tours of duty in Iraq, becoming emblematic of the SEAL creed to "leave no man behind." But upon returning home, Chris finds that it is the war he can't leave behind.

I remember a time where Clint Eastwood use to make pretty damn good movies. Unforgiven, Changeling, Million Dollar Baby, Gran Torino and Mystic River. All these movie right there are one of his best, but for the last couple of years he's been making some bad or really boring movies that forgot about. Until American Sniper came out and at last his back on track of what made him good in the first place, because American Sniper is a great movie.

Bradley Cooper in this movie dose a Oscar worthy performance and...wait a minute, his nominated for one. Now that's what I like to see. Cooper really played Chris Kyle so well that I think this is my favorite performance from him, because he got all the stress, all the hard work to protect his family & country and war itself effecting you from the people you killed, and Bradley Cooper got the character right and showed that he was only human.

The directing from Client Eastwood was nothing but great. With his other films (And I'm talking about the bad ones) his movie always have this slow paste feel to them making it uninteresting, but with this it's always going and it never slows down. I'm not talking about the action that makes the movie more quick past, no I'm talking about the movie characters and it's sense of atmosphere of intense and quick reaction and that got my interested from start till finish, and that's brilliant film making by Client Eastwood.

Now for the controversy of this movie: 2014 was the year for controversy and yet it's pretty pointless to start a controversy for this movie over a american hero who may have do some wrong things, but who hasn't in a war zone. The people who started the controversy is only advertising the movie more, I mean just look at the The Interview and how much people sawed that by all the controversy and almost the start of World War 3. The controversy for this movie is by Chris Kyle actions towards Muslims and how the movie adversest him has a perfect war hero, and that's just ridiculous to get all **** about. Chris Kyle probably did some bad things in the battlefield but he also did some good things that saved many solders lives. To those who's criticizing Chris is only adverting the movie more and everybody is going to watch the movie and you going to get a lot of hate for saying that.

Now for problems: The films editing seem to past some important scenes in the movie and I'm not going to say what scenes I mean if I do then I must spoil some scenes. And that's it for problems.

American Sniper is a excellent war movie that shows how brutal war is and how it can effect on people.… Expand

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GamestaUKMar 5, 2015

I expected a war movie, but this is, sadly, just a boring, dull millitainment production. Bradly Cooper is always good, and he did a decent job here, but the movie has just one positive note - It's still better than Twilight or Fifty Shades of Grey.

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Loler13grMar 3, 2015

Going to the cinema I thought I would watch just another Iraq war movie staring a bad-ass sniper making impossible kills. I was wrong. Although it's still a war movie I think it's one of the best of it's kind. Bradley Cooper gives a greatGoing to the cinema I thought I would watch just another Iraq war movie staring a bad-ass sniper making impossible kills. I was wrong. Although it's still a war movie I think it's one of the best of it's kind. Bradley Cooper gives a great performance both in Iraq and in America making the viewer understand the struggles of a military man who has been through hell. In addition I got attached to the secondary characters which is something a war movie rearly manages to accomplish. Overall it's a really good movie and I recommend you go see it. 7/10… Expand

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JohnMasterLMar 2, 2015

American Sniper no solo es una pelicula de Guerra, es un drama muy humano, en donde las decisiones, acciones y consecuencias terminan creando un efecto. Sin duda alguna una excelente producción, una increíble dirección de Clint Eastwood yAmerican Sniper no solo es una pelicula de Guerra, es un drama muy humano, en donde las decisiones, acciones y consecuencias terminan creando un efecto. Sin duda alguna una excelente producción, una increíble dirección de Clint Eastwood y posiblemente la mejor actuación de Bradley Cooper hasta ahora. Aunque algunos puntos a resaltar es la polémica (quien es el bueno y quien es el malo) y el bebe falso...… Expand

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ChryscynthiaFeb 28, 2015

Should have won best picture but Hollywood's bias against Eastwood stopped that from happening. The film is so much more than sniping, had a lot to do with post war effect of soldiers returning to society, prideful patriotic individuals, andShould have won best picture but Hollywood's bias against Eastwood stopped that from happening. The film is so much more than sniping, had a lot to do with post war effect of soldiers returning to society, prideful patriotic individuals, and how families are affected by all of this. Movie holds your attention from the start. It's an excellent film.… Expand

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taylornreynoldsFeb 27, 2015

Bradley Cooper did an excellent job of portraying the role of Chris Kyle. It adequately shows the many struggles and effects of being in a war zone. But most importantly it shows how truly courageous the many men and women that fight for ourBradley Cooper did an excellent job of portraying the role of Chris Kyle. It adequately shows the many struggles and effects of being in a war zone. But most importantly it shows how truly courageous the many men and women that fight for our country are.… Expand

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