Excellent production and acting.

Rating: 10/10 (3 June 2015)

As an American, this move really evoked a lot of emotion. I walked away feeling like I sort of knew Chris Kyle. Bradley Cooper put in a convincing performance and deserved an Oscar for this one. The many one-star reviews are sadly misguided. They are nothing but political propaganda and whining by left-wing lunatics who think their soft, comfy beds and recliners don't come at a cost. Of course, a huge majority of them come from non-Americans who couldn't defend themselves if they were attacked by the Boy Scouts. Rather than reviewing the movie as a MOVIE, they based their reviews on their Sheep-like political views. I believe these types of people were mentioned in the movie.
The cinematography was very good and quite realistic for the most part. The sound was excellent as well. It was the kind of film I didn't want to end. It's portrayal of war and the ugliness that takes place is quite sobering. Although Chris Kyle is an American hero and seemed to adapt to civilian life, I am sure he had many struggles in dealing with what he went through. Nobody can see what these guys had to see and not be affected by it. It's probably the best movie yet on the Iraq war.
If you're the anti-American powder-puff type, then this movie isn't for you. But if you can appreciate an American hero with more courage and bravery than the entire EU, then you won't be disappointed.