Sorry Clint... not this time

Rating: 7/10 (24 June 2019)

Most of the movies directed by Clint Eastwood are pure poetry and emotional bombs.
Unfortunately American Sniper is not one of these...
Bradley Cooper could have done much more... as he demonstrated in other movie gems. I really didn't felt his character and couldn't care less for his depicted situation.
The story is pretty simple which leaves plenty of space to develop a deep insight into the inner experience of the hero and his struggle. Instead, we are "forced" to watch perfectly filmed soldier actions and waiting for something more.
Where are the feelings, doubts, insane wishes to go back on field and leaving your sweet wife and children?
In conclusion: If you liked Black Hawk Down (2001) or The Hurt Locker (2008) then give it a try. I need(ed) something more to persuade me to watch it again.