Review of American Sniper (2014) by Panos M — 09 Feb 2016

No matter how ambiguous this film may be, two things are for real; Eastwood's great direction and Cooper's essential performance.

This review of American Sniper (2014) was written by Panos M on 09 Feb 2016.

American Sniper has generally received positive reviews.

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