Action American Sniper (2014)

[Tom]

R | 2h 13min | Action, Biography, Drama | 16 January 2015 (USA)
American Sniper (2014) - IMDb

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.

Director:
Clint Eastwood
Writers:
Jason Hall, Chris Kyle (book)
Stars:
Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller, Kyle Gallner

Best Motion Picture of the Year
Clint Eastwood
Robert Lorenz
Andrew Lazar
Bradley Cooper
Peter Morgan

Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
Bradley Cooper

Won
Oscar Best Achievement in Sound Editing
Alan Robert Murray
Bub Asman

Won
AFI Award Movie of the Year
Clint Eastwood
Robert Lorenz
Andrew Lazar
Bradley Cooper
Peter Morgan

AMERICAN SNIPER is a living memorial to a military hero - and to the power of cinema to honor all men and women who serve in our nation's armed forces. Clint Eastwood adds another medal to his storied place in American history with this adrenaline-fueled exploration of the deep complexities that come with combat. Bradley Cooper's performance as the legendary Chris Kyle captures the conflict inside the man with a lethal legacy, one torn between his family at home and his brothers-in-arms.

OH MY GOD! This is one truly powerful movie! This film has it all. It quenches the action edge with a heart-wrenching true life tale of a man that performed his duty to country with determination and soul. If the ending doesn't bring a tear to your eye you have no soul.
This NEEDs to be on your Must Watch list now. If you ever served your country or wanted to serve, if you ever wondered about the motivations of real heroes or the commitment to duty and respect of family, if you ever needed to see a cinematic masterpiece, watch it now.

 

[Tom]

Chris Kyle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Chris Kyle American Sniper | Chris Kyle American Gun | Chris Kyle Navy SEAL
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Christopher Scott "Chris" Kyle (April 8, 1974 − February 2, 2013)
was a United States Navy SEAL and the most lethal sniper in U.S. military history, with over 160 kills officially confirmed by the Department of Defense. Kyle served four tours in the Iraq War and was awarded several commendations for acts of heroism and meritorious service in combat. He received two Silver Star Medals, five Bronze Star Medals, one Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, two Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals and numerous other unit and personal awards.

Kyle was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy in 2009 and published his bestselling autobiography, American Sniper, in 2012. An eponymous film adaptation of Kyle's book, directed by Clint Eastwood, was released two years later.

Spoiler

On February 2, 2013, Kyle was shot dead at a shooting range near Chalk Mountain, Texas. His friend, Chad Littlefield, age 35, was also killed.[10] The former Marine accused of killing Kyle, Eddie Ray Routh, was found guilty of murder and sentenced to life in prison without parole