Superb love story, war story and psychological drama

Rating: 10/10 (5 February 2015)

American Sniper is Clint Eastwood's tour de force. This is a masterpiece in every way. The story of Chris Kyle had to be told to a free world and it had to be told to keep our world free. This is a love story, a war story, and a drama all rolled into one. Most importantly for me is the psychology behind the man. I am a psychologist and I spent Christmas day with the veterans at a local VA hospital. I lived that scene that Bradley Cooper brilliantly portrayed at the hospital. That doctor did exactly what I would have done to help Chis Kyle with the symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Many of our heroes in the military suffer from this debilitating illness. One of the most famous was Audie Murphy, America's Most Decorated World War II Combat Soldier. He also worked to get better treatment for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder for all military veterans.
On so many levels, American Sniper is a work of art. It shows the humanity of our heroes in the military. Chris Kyle was motivated to keep our world free. His love of children was depicted extremely well. His undying love of family was beautifully portrayed. Chris Kyle is a legend but I am sure he would want to give credit to everyone who puts on the uniform. The men and women in the military have my undying love and this movie shows why we all should.