Incredible, breathtaking movie

Rating: 10/10 (18 January 2015)

I hardly take the time to review movies, but I had to review this movie...I watched American Sniper in the very front row of the movie theater because it was sold out and we had a large group. I had a headache, felt nauseous, and my eyes hurt from sitting that close....and this movie was worth all of it. I was so sincerely moved by this movie and the acting was incredible. I can't even understand the negative reviews from some people. I was reading someone's review complaining about how this was like all the other war movies like the Hurt Locker. This statement is false. This movie was based about a specific Navy SEAL's life. Do you know how many movies there are about football or sports? Do you know how many movies there are about superheros? Just because there are many movies made about similar topics, doesn't mean that it's the same and doesn't mean that they aren't all unique and great in there own way. This movie made me want to know more about Chris Kyle and made me understand a little bit better about how much our soldiers sacrifice and how much the war affects them. Bradley Cooper was amazing in this movie. I think this was his best role yet. He was so believable. Clint Eastwood has done it again...He is such a talented director. This was one of the best movies of the year.