American Sniper Movie Analysis

The Deadliest Sniper in America

In American Sniper, 2015 Academy Award nominee for Best Picture, directed by Clint Eastwood, Chris Kyle (Bradley Cooper), one of the most accomplished marksman in US history deals with the harsh reality of being a United States soldier. During his four tours in Iraq he earns the title of “Most Lethal Sniper in U.S history” collecting 255 unranked kills and 160 kills confirmed by the Department of Defense. Chris enters this war as a “SheepDog” not knowing the harsh reality of the brutal truth of war. This critically acclaimed biographical war drama will indefinitely live up to its potential, bring the clique depiction of war films into the light of expression. Gathering an amazing plot and harsh snap

Growing up Chris father taught him that there are three types of people in this world Wolves, Sheep, and “Sheepdogs”. Wolves being the bullies of the world, Sheep being the weak minded and physically incapable and Sheepdogs being the heroes (Chris

he prolonged to be), helping the weak in time of need. These three morals made him the man he was throughout his action packed short lived life. After witnessing the news coverage of the tragic 1998 U.S. embassy bombings, Chris decides to enlist in the navy. Being accepted into the navy; He then meets wife Taya Renae (Sienna Miller), which he later marries. Later, Chris is sent to Iraq after the September 11 attacks of 2001. His first kills there were a child and mother, who were attempting to throw a grenade at the U.S

troops, Visibly shaken by the situation, He realizes the impact of his job. Assigned to kill or capture the al-Qaeda leader, Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, eventually leads him through many obstacles throughout his four terms in Iraq. Causing him to lose many friends by death; Losing the connection between his family and himself; Also, losing his connection of

Unlike majority of war films, American Sniper doesn't just focus on unnecessary use of guns and death to support its dull plot, it adds another element; romance. You might say that's bromidic, but it helps set itself apart from other films of their genre. Not only does this film has an interesting plot surrounding war, love and reality, it helps build the visual of Kyle having to choose between his family and his career. This movie also have a great reinterpretation of the Iraq settings and costumes, which made the feel of the movie more realistic.

Although American Sniper had many pro’s it have its fair share of downturns. Regarding back to the added feature of love in this movie, the acting pursued by Bradley Cooper (Chris Kyle) and Sienna Miller (Taya Renae) lacked the feeling that was expected by the audience. The chemistry between the two felt quite awkward, per se forced and/or unnatural. There were also moments in the movie that took away from the reality, which made the audience lose interest. For example, Kyle was on the roof of a building in Iraq securing the perimeter, having his sniper in one hand, yet in the other

he’s on the phone with his wife. This was in my opinion bland and did not show the seriousness of the