A superb war film by Eastwood and Cooper

Rating: 8/10 (26 January 2015)

'American Sniper' is a movie based on the book of the same name written by former Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, who served four tours of Iraq as a sniper and special forces operative. Clint Eastwood, Bradley Cooper and a stellar team recreate his war experiences with astounding detail, providing a realistic war experience on screen. Bradley Cooper is definitely the standout in this movie. He reflects Kyle in all that he does the whole movie, from the Texan twang to the beard and bulk. You honestly believe that you are watching Kyle himself, Cooper's performance is so precise. Definitely deserves the Best Actor Oscar. Sienna Miller also played a very believable Taya Kyle. The movie also explores the effects of war, both psychologically and physically and makes the audience question whether Kyle is the bad guy or the good guy. All up, 2014's 'American Sniper' is a war film that provides maybe the best performance of Cooper's life, and is a war movie that will stand the test of time and remain a prominent figure in the war genre.