American Sniper: The real legend?

Rating: 8/10 (1 June 2017)

'American Sniper' is based on the memoirs of Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, written by Scott McEwen and Jim DeFelice. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle is the deadliest shooter of all time and is called "the devil" by his enemies. From 1999 to 2009 he established a record with most murders as a sniper in the history of the US Army. Kyle learned the tricks on this matter when he was a child and would play a prominent role in the fight against terrorism that began after 9/11. Of course, the controversial feature film American Sniper did not win Oscar for Best Movie and would star leader Bradley Cooper head home with empty hands. The Academy does not like politics. They only like the 'appearance' of political engagement. And that's exactly what American Sniper, the first movie about the Iraq War, does: It's not a real representation of the real thing. Clint Eastwood's newest film is not an honest portrait of war and what it does with the people involved; It is an unforgettable homage to the navy, considered by many Americans as one of their greatest legends.