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American Sniper (2014)

R   |    |  Action, Biography, Drama

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Navy S.E.A.L. sniper Chris Kyle's pinpoint accuracy saves countless lives on the battlefield and turns him into a legend. Back home with his family after four tours of duty, however, Chris finds that it is the war he can't leave behind.

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  • Bradley Cooper and Jake McDorman in American Sniper (2014)
  • Sienna Miller in American Sniper (2014)
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Awards

Won 1 Oscar.

Another 23 wins & 43 nominations.

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User Reviews
26 December 2014 | bbickley13-921-58664
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| A beautifully well crafted action movie by the great Clint Eastwood
Good work on Bradley Cooper's part as well, putting on the weight and getting into character to play Chris Kyle, a sniper for the navy seals who did four tours in Iraq protecting his fellow troops by being a legendary shot. the Movie explores Kyle having to deal with a rival sniper who was keeping him from doing the job of protecting his troops and having to deal with coming home to his wife and kids feeling that his mission was incomplete.

Old man Eastwood mixed action, drama and humor in a way only a legendary filmmaker could put together. The man still has the ability to tell a compelling story.

Bradley Cooper showed a range that is more Oscar worthy than what he did in Silver Linings Playbook.

It was nothing but enjoyable from beginning to end. Worth watching.

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David O. Russell considered directing this movie at one point, but a deal with Warner Brothers didn't work out. Steven Spielberg was then interested, but moved on as well.

Quotes

Chris Kyle: It's a fuckin' hot-box.
soldier: The fuckin' dirt here tastes like dog shit.
Chris Kyle: Ah, well you'd know, wouldn't you?

Goofs

During some nighttime raids, just before entry into a lighted room, some of the actors had their night vision goggles (NVGs) set way too low on their face so that it was obvious they were looking "over" the actual tubes. In reality, you adjust the goggles so when you flip them down they sit right in front of your eyeballs.

Crazy Credits

Footage of the real Chris Kyle's memorial service is featured during the first half of the end credits, while the instrumental "The Funeral" by Ennio Morricone plays on the soundtrack. Following the music and the footage, the rest of the end credits play in complete silence.

Soundtracks

Taya's Theme
Written by Clint Eastwood
Performed by Gennady Loktionov

Storyline

Plot Summary

Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)

Genres

Action | Biography | Drama | War

Details

Release Date:

16 January 2015

Language

English, Arabic

Country of Origin

USA

Filming Locations

Northridge, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$58,800,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$633,456 28 December 2014

Gross USA:

$350,126,372

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$547,426,372

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