People are going to be so busy wanting to like Bradley Cooper as Navy SEAL Chris Kyle (which is a decent performance), and rooting for America, they going to completely ignore how silly this movie is. The acting isn't great, the dialogue is poorly written, and some of the scenes are so outlandish, or overly-sentimental, the only reason for them to exist is to try to force the audience into feeling something. I realize this movie is based on a true story, and my intention isn't to belittle the actual man, because he is indeed a hero, but Hollywood does tend to dramatize these kinds of stories to heighten tension in the plot. Sometimes it is hard to tell where the line gets blurred. If this were not based on non-fictional character, it would be a forgettable action-war film that most people wouldn't have given the time of day. That being said, people are going to cry, and they are going to love this movie, but if you want a well made, non-fictional, modern war flick, check out last year's "Lone Survivor" instead.
Grade: C-
3D: N/A
Easter Egg: No. But the roll at the beginning of the credits was the best thing about the movie.
Starring: Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller
Director: Clint Eastwood
Writer(s): Jason Hall - Book: Chris Kyle, Scott McEwen, James Defelice
RT: 132 min
Rating: R for strong and disturbing war violence, and language throughout including some sexual references
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