Soldier's Character Study

Rating: 6/10 (18 May 2017)

(Flash Review)
This story's focus is the man, Chris Kyle, less the Iraq war. Kyle becomes known on the battlefield and back home as a highly effective sniper amassing a record number of enemy kills. The movie follows his reason for enlisting, honing his skills and shows his effectiveness over a few tours. It also shows how he is mentally effected back at home with his family. The story feels like a bulleted list told very straightforward; not very creative. Bradley Cooper immerses himself in the role and becomes Kyle and does a great job portraying a wide range of emotional states. His performance is what keeps this movie from drowning as just another bland Iraq war movie. Complete with many expected emotional scenes to draw out audience emotions and true sad ending to the life of a awarded soldier. No mention of whether or not he actually punched Jessie Ventura at a bar. Ha.