American Sniper - Bradley Cooper - Clint Eastwood Dir

Timberrrrrrrr

I read the book when it came out and thought the guy was an absolute nut job who e joyed killing. The film "attempts" to portray him as some all American hero/patriot. Enjoyed the film but never fell for the propaganda that it tried to instil.

I suppose they had to portray him in a certain light after his Father threatened them

The father of Chris Kyle, the deadliest sniper in US history, has revealed how he told Clint Eastwood he faced 'Hell' if he tarnished his son's heroic reputation with a Hollywood film about his life.

Wayne Kyle said he looked into the eyes of the veteran director and warned him: 'Disrespect my son and I'll unleash Hell on you.'

Jamsiek

Right Turn Clyde wrote: »

What a film is 'about', and what its 'themes' are can be very different things. There's plenty of films made about utterly horrendous people, but the films are worthwhile because they address certain issues and promote debate and conversation. This film has absolutely done that. Go see the film and join the conversation, rather than ranting away about stuff you've half-heard.

Looks like the main issue with the right-wingers that love this movie is
" 'Murcans good guys, Iraqi 'savages' bad guys"

Right Turn Clyde

Technocentral wrote: »

Your the one that started the insults mate.

I did, and I apologise. I know exactly how to deal with people like you, and yet I always seem to get involved. Goodnight.

Technocentral

Right Turn Clyde wrote:

I did, and I apologise. I know exactly how to deal with people like you, and yet I always seem to get involved. Goodnight.

As Darth Vader once said " apology accepted".

Tony EH

Technocentral wrote: »

Wasn't the guy this is based on a right wing racist? Why make films about these scumbags?

Right Turn Clyde wrote: »

I guess you've never seen Downfall.

Hardly the same thing though, is it.

Tony EH

Hande hoche! wrote: »

From the book he seemed more like a mad xenophobe than racist.

There's an extremely fine line between the two.

donaghs

Technocentral wrote: »

Fcuk him and his sort.

Your not really making many any reference to the film (other than early on in the thread referring to the fact that the main character is based on someone you may have an intense dislike for), or coherent arguments?

pmasterson95

You'd want to see some of his other posts. Hes a special lil fella.

happysunnydays

I normally see a thread as such similar to a slow burn, a sparking wick attached to something explosive, issues with contrasting opinions all set to blow spectacularly. When it finally happens, the professionals standby to observe voyeuristically beautiful coloured language equal to firework entertainment....just like 60's bubble gum America open top cars and Friday night at the movies! Unfortunately for the speed tongues ..... a little holiday but we will see you all again later just in time for the Summer releases. Such is the nature of the devisive American Sniper, a film which pulls you in, chews you up and spits out something slightly nasty.

Harry Palmr

Its about to become the most successful film released in 2014 - $334m as of Friday and will top most recent The Hunger Games film within the week. Quite an achievement for an R rated release about a bloke watching a war through a rifle scope.

Tony EH

Jesus, that's depressing.

All other issues with the film aside. It really isn't that good.

SoftMicro

Don't know what to make of this film. Not sure if I liked it or not. Some parts were good and other parts were poor. Totally on the fence with this. Couldn't recommend it, but also couldn't say don't bother.

Dirty Dingus McGee

Did anyone else spot the GAA jerseys in the bar at the beginning?.They looked to me to be correct for the era as well.

I enjoyed the film the action scenes were excellent and Coopers performance was outstanding.

I think indirectly the film was critical of the Chris Kyle as he was portrayed as enjoying his job as a sniper and it seemed to be getting at the angle that a lot soldiers are in war because they like it and not out of some heroic gesture.

MattB11

Seen this rexently...wasn't what it was hyped up to be or anywhere near it