A Biographical Eye Opener into the Life of a Hero

Rating: 8/10 (10 May 2015)

Chris Kyle's character has correlated well with Clint Eastwood's savvy. The story alone grabbed attention, and this lively movie puts the "Legend" into humbling perspective. An unsuspecting Texan has saved the day, which is the truth, this time. Illustrations of childhood moments, romance, familial responsibilities, and sacrifice have intertwined genuinely into a patriotic biography. Using slow motion during fight scenes and sniper shots would have been a Hollywood treatment of this biography. Non-fiction does limit the powers of film makers, yet opportunities there for modernized movie action without losing realism have been missed. This action packed movie's dialog, surprisingly though, carries the attitude and personality and earns empathy here.