Entertaining, watch with caution

Rating: 6/10 (29 January 2015)

First of all, the problem with this film is not the acting or directing. both of those roles are done competently. It contains great action scenes, some suspense and is overall a classic American inspirational movie. The problem lies on the seemingly uncamouflaged attempt to sell America. words and phrases like "patriot" and "the greatest country in the world" are thrown around constantly in order to inspire an audience with the same ideas and show America as the "good guy". It just seems as if they were trying TOO hard to make this a propaganda movie.
However, if you're smart enough to detect the movie's propagandistic nature and do not fall for the "America is N#1" speech, you will probably find yourself enjoying a well- made war movie retelling the true story of a man capable of amazing feats, and a "hero" for some, Chris Kyle.
Bradley Cooper does a GREAT job at transmitting his characters complex psychological issues, and Clint Eastwood's directing is still a seal of quality. Don't get brainwashed into joining the US Army JUST because of this movie and you will be glad you watched it.
Im still not convinced about this movie being "Best Picture" material, and mainly after watching the other nominees, i have no doubt that this movie does not deserve to win, at least not in that category. As any other good action movie, I believe its main goal is to entertain, and that it does. Inspirational