Review of American Sniper (2014) by Justin T — 02 Nov 2015

Well, this was one of the movies that really shook me. I did not see the end coming as I did not know this guy's story and I don't like reading the plot before the movie. So, watching it without knowing, really left me with an open mouth in the end.

Apart from that, it seemed kind of going on forever without needing to. I could have done with some less duration and some more emphasis towards the end. Apart from that, this was an amazing movie, as are all movies based on true stories from my part.

I really liked the way the soldier was depicted. Eastwood did not hesitate to make him look as the typical American soldier (or any soldier for that matter) that is sent to war believing the lies and propaganda of his country.

If he made him any other way it would not have been realistic but still you have to give him the credit that this is not yet another American-biased or nation-biased movie. The guy was one of these people that are good in everything they do, since they are passionate about it.

He is the kind of guy that gets obsessed with anything he does and that does extremely well. He excelled in all his life settings and became an example, even without any deep and really sophisticated thinking and character.

He just got the job done. And one day he came home, doing what he thought was best for his country to be killed by one of his own. I think that irony is one of the main parts of this film that makes any viewer jump out of his/her seat in the end.

Overall, a really really nice movie!