Outstanding, Intense and Simply Brilliant

Rating: 10/10 (17 January 2015)

American Sniper is an intricate piece of modern history told through the eyes of someone that lived it. Clint Eastwood successfully portrays the life of the most decorated sniper in American history while also delineating the mental strain caused by war. While highlighting Chris Kyle's success as a dominant force in the navy seals, Eastwood also delves into the more sensitive and intimate parts of Chris Kyle's life, such as his marriage, his children and most significantly the mental anxiety which is derived from war. The cinematography and sound effects are simply superb and add great depth to the film, especially the war scenes. Bradley Cooper adds a gleaming presence to this film and one would consider it to be the defining role of his career. Cooper's dedication to the role along with excellent screen writing has cemented this movie as one of the greats.