This is part of a series of reviews of Oscar Best Picture nominees.

American Sniper
Warner Bros.
Director Clint Eastwood
Release Date: Jan. 16, 2015
 

Clint Eastwood’s latest film American Sniper is full of racing action, heartfelt moments, and an ending that will have you silently stalking outside the theatre as the movie comes to an end. The movie stars Bradley Cooper as Chris Kyle, the deadliest American sniper in history, and Sienna Miller, as his long-suffering wife Taya left behind in Texas. The film follows as their lives interact and change, from Chris’ time as a Texas cowboy, the moment Chris and Taya met, to his first tour out of the states, the events that happened during those tours, and ending on the last day of Chris’ life.

The movie has plenty of action to keep you on the edge of your seat, but it also covers the effects that war has on soldiers (don’t get too attached to anyone), whether it be a violent end or psychological. The movie really hit a lot of high points in their action and drama department, but some of the scenes felt a little lackluster or unrealistic. Also, if you aren’t a fan of gore or blood, this is not your movie. American Sniper is rated R, but the movie would be an easily enjoyable film to most young adults and anyone older and runs in at just more than two hours, so be sure to use the bathroom beforehand, because with this movie, you won’t want to miss a moment.

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars