Incredible Rendering of a definite Must See

Rating: 10/10 (3 March 2015)

NO FILM CAN be 100% realistic, no matter how carefully crafted, well intended or highly budgeted it may be. We believe that this effort makes the best possible representation of the serious business and unthinkable horrors of war to have been committed to the cinematic screen.
WE BELIEVE THAT it was U.S. Army General William Tecumseh Sherman who stated that "War is Hell!" in response to some critic's expressing some disdain for his "scorched earth" tactics during our Civil War. Combat is a kill or be killed proposition and there is no way of getting away from that. Regardless of whatever are the reasons for men being in harm's way, the brutal game is the same one that the enemy armies face each other.
IN THE DEVELOPMENT of this story on screen, Director, Mr. Clint Eastwood, opens with battle in Iraq in progress and introduces us to main character, Chris Kyle (Bradley Cooper), a veteran of many an operation, already out in the field and protecting his fellow soldiers (Marines). Making great use of the flashback, we are given a biography of the young Chris Kyle and how his being raised in a rural Texas ranching community was so influential in his attitudes and his prowess with the rifle.
RECENT HISTORY IN both the U.S. and the World conspire to lead the young man from his role as a bucking bronco rider on the Rodeo Circuit to his decision to join the Navy Seals, following the atrocious events of September 11, 2001 ( 9/11). He meets and marries Debbie (Elise Robertson) and they have two kids, all during his active service and four tours in Iraq.
THE STORY BECOMES a sort of marathon of wills as Chris Kyle displays such devotion to duty that he is left with some very serious problems in readjusting. He does manage to repair his damaged psyche by assisting other veterans. His redemption in civilian life is based on his strong conviction for protecting and aiding his fellow man in battle.
AS FAR AS there being an ending of the story, it could not have been more contemporary, as the real Chris Kyle was killed by another veteran on February 2, 2013. This was a most ironic an end for someone who had undergone the dangers that he did, having done four tours in the Iraqi War. It is truly an example of "Truth being Stranger than Fiction."
WE KNOW THAT there are some who have discredited both the film; as well as the memory of Chris Kyle. That's very sad; because, although we do believe that all are entitled to their opinion, we must remind them that if it weren't for "ordinary" citizens like Chris, we wouldn't be able to be having this discussion right now.
THIS WAS NEVER more relevant a truth than it is today. Just take a look at the headlines on any given day. Remember that we in the USA are continually referred to as "the Big Satan."
JUST AS AN example of how different our time are from previous decades and past wars, just contrast the concerted effort that Hollywood made to snub American SNIPER at this year's Oscars with the accolades heaped on Gary Cooper's portrayal of the title character in SERGEANT YORK. Shame on you Hollywood!
AS FAR THIS attack on the men and women who serve our country in the Armed Forces, we are reminded of an Old German Proverb:
"If you want Peace, prepare for War."