Showing 23rd November 2015
American Sniper (2014)
15, US, 2hr 13mins, War Drama/Bio
IMDb rating – 7.4/10
Director – Clint Eastwood
Actors – Bradley Cooper, Selma Miller, Kyle Gallner
Based on the book written by Chris Kyle.
Kyle (Bradley Cooper) a skilled shooter joins the SEALs and becomes the most successful US sniper in history called “The Legend” by the infantry and marines during his 4 tours of duty during the Iraq War.
The film follows Kyle through boyhood into the army and the experiences during the war.
The film also shows the problems war brings to people readjusting back into civilian life and relationship with family.
A powerful film showing the brutality of war and the stresses caused.
Exciting and tense action scenes.
Audience Reaction
Linlithgow Film Society Rating out of 10
Excellent 13 Very Good 24 Good 16 Fair 2 Poor 2
