BringBackFergy Posted January 26, 2015 Author Share Posted January 26, 2015 watched it today and kept myself shielded from any of the stories about historical accuracy or the life of chris kyle...i watched it simply as a movie....absolutely loved it, the end brought tears to my eyes, and i am not a big rah rah military patriotic guy. If i knew all the back stories of chris kyle and the inaccuracies i may not have liked it as much, glad i avoided it allThe only part of his story I knew beforehand was his death while helping a vet target practice. The movie was intense and reminded me of a family friend who also served three tours in Iraq (southern drawl and all). Very good film for those (like me) who enjoy a "reality based" movie. As others have said above, maybe the film wasn't 100% true...but no reason to pick apart a man's life (if he lied at times, etc) when it is pretty well documented that he sat overhead and saved many lives. I think Clint pulled off a good flick based on a real soldier's life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 (edited) was it billed as a to the letter-reenactment of the book? idk Im just asking. I think the movie was simply "inspired by the story of Chris Kyle" and couldnt possibly be a wholly accurate portrayal, even if it tried. His life was used as a vehicle to demonstrate the challenge balancing war service, domestic realities, and societal re-adjustment. Thats the purpose. btw most "life stories" if theyre good are used as a vehicle to raise some challenge ... the completely accurate portrayal seems both unrealistic and most likely dull Edited January 26, 2015 by JTSP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted January 26, 2015 Author Share Posted January 26, 2015 was it billed as a to the letter-reenactment of the book? idk Im just asking. I think the movie was simply "inspired by the story of Chris Kyle" and couldnt possibly be a wholly accurate portrayal, even if it tried. His life was used as a vehicle to demonstrate the challenge balancing war service, domestic realities, and societal re-adjustment. Thats the purpose. btw most "life stories" if theyre good are used as a vehicle to raise some challenge ... the completely accurate portrayal seems both unrealistic and most likely dullWell said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momma Pecoraro Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Like the hurt locker, which I saw with great anticipation, it was decent but didn't live up to the hullabaloo - I don't get the fuss or the lenten mass reverence people have expressed they felt upon the movie's credits. I left the theatre no more moved than when I entered (though I was expecting some trancendent experience). Hoot from Black Hawk Down was the cooler film operator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted January 27, 2015 Author Share Posted January 27, 2015 Like the hurt locker, which I saw with great anticipation, it was decent but didn't live up to the hullabaloo - I don't get the fuss or the lenten mass reverence people have expressed they felt upon the movie's credits. I left the theatre no more moved than when I entered (though I was expecting some trancendent experience). Hoot from Black Hawk Down was the cooler film operator. Well then don't go to a movie based on some recommendation from a dolt on a message board...if you went on your own accord, thanks for your input. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momma Pecoraro Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Well then don't go to a movie based on some recommendation from a dolt on a message board...if you went on your own accord, thanks for your input. . Babe, you're no dolt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Saw it last night. Powerful movie.... CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 now that i have seen it....what was the purpose of including that scene with his brother leaving his tour? that was odd...also, during the dust storm, it seemed as if chris kyle was shot, but once they got him into the vehicle, there was no mention of any sort of injury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 now that i have seen it....what was the purpose of including that scene with his brother leaving his tour? that was odd...also, during the dust storm, it seemed as if chris kyle was shot, but once they got him into the vehicle, there was no mention of any sort of injury I noticed/questioned both of those things, Pooj. The whole exchange with the "eff this place," made no sense before or after it occurred. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 I noticed/questioned both of those things, Pooj. The whole exchange with the "eff this place," made no sense before or after it occurred. I think its to portray how different people felt about the war (different opinions) I think its a reaccuring theme CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Been a while since I saw it. Now I am questioning a lot of it. It was good acting by the guy but the movie was dull. It was inspiring because Uhmerika, !@#$ yeah! But left some things to be desired. It'll be forgotten in a year. But I didn't realise that was Siena miller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 I love Michael Moore. I stopped reading right there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Jesse Ventura, former Seal, not a fan of the man or the movie. To be a hero, you must have honor Jesse Ventura on American Sniper...: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewPort71 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/checkpoint/wp/2014/07/30/jesse-ventura-vs-chris-kyle-a-case-where-no-one-won/ Lawsuit of Jesse Ventura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 I stopped reading right there. Oh. I have to guess you're an idiot. No offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Oh. I have to guess you're an idiot. No offense. If you really love Michael Moore, you might want to reconsider calling others idiots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Bradley Cooper and Sienna Miller were excellent in the movie. Cooper was nominated for a Oscar which he will probably win. Thanks for the time. They were both excellent. I'm glad that Cooper is getting recognition for his performance, because I think it's the best acting job he has ever done. It's too bad that Miller is getting overlooked, because she is great in this movie too. But as good as Cooper is in this movie, he will not win the Oscar. It will go to either Eddie Redmayne or Michael Keaton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 (edited) Michael Keaton was amazing....thought the movie kind of sucked, but Keaton and Norton were outstanding, and that isn't meant to take anything away from Coopers performance, he was incredible as well They were both excellent. I'm glad that Cooper is getting recognition for his performance, because I think it's the best acting job he has ever done. It's too bad that Miller is getting overlooked, because she is great in this movie too. But as good as Cooper is in this movie, he will not win the Oscar. It will go to either Eddie Redmayne or Michael Keaton. Edited February 1, 2015 by The Poojer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 - It was a good movie, but with it's fair share of flaws. It may appear great relative to the horrifically bad - and getting worse - Hollywood product out there these days. But in a few years out it will be mostly forgotten and not in the league of epic war movies like Patton or Apocalypse Now. - The climactic battle scene was made amazing by the spooky sand storm. - Bradley Cooper did a fine acting job. - Sienna Miller is hot. I think your comment about putting this movie in the same category as "Patton" or "Apocalypse Now" is a bit unfair. "American Sniper" is not an epic war movie like those. "Fury", which came also came out in 2014, is more of an epic war movie than "Sniper". Agree with you on the last 3 points you made. The sandstorm battle was eerie. Cooper was fantastic, and yes, Miller is hot. I'll be honest, I never really thought much of Sienna Miller as an actor, but she was great in this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 They were both excellent. I'm glad that Cooper is getting recognition for his performance, because I think it's the best acting job he has ever done. It's too bad that Miller is getting overlooked, because she is great in this movie too. But as good as Cooper is in this movie, he will not win the Oscar. It will go to either Eddie Redmayne or Michael Keaton. I wil take that bet. Cooper wins little Oscar in a walk in my estimation. Keaton is a long shot, Eddie the biggest challenger to the coopster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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