Storyline
Chris Kyle was nothing more than a Texan man who dreamed of becoming a
cowboy, but in his thirties he found out that maybe his life needed
something different, something where he could express his real talent,
something that could help America in its fight against terrorism. So he
joined the SEALs in order to become a sniper. After marrying, Kyle and
the other members of the team are called for their first tour of Iraq.
Kyle's struggle isn't with his missions, but about his relationship with
the reality of the war and, once returned at home, how he manages to
handle it with his urban life, his wife and kids. Written by
Evandro Martirano
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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong and disturbing war violence, and language throughout including some sexual references | See all certifications »Parents Guide: View content advisory »
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Country: USA
Release Date: 16 January 2015 (USA) See more »
Also Known As: Francotirador See more »
Filming Locations: Northridge, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »
Box Office
Budget: $58,800,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend: $676,909 (USA) (2 January 2015)
Gross: $350,123,553 (USA) (19 June 2015)
Company Credits
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Technical Specs
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Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos | Datasat | Auro 11.1 | Dolby Digital
Color: Color
Aspect Ratio: 2.35 : 1
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Chris Kyle: It's a fuckin' hot-box.
soldier: The fuckin' dirt here tastes like dog shit.
Chris Kyle: Ah, well you'd know, wouldn't you?
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Written and performed by Van Morrison
Courtesy of Exile Productions, Ltd.
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Trivia
In real life, Chris Kyle and his fellow SEALs were such big fans of G.I. Joe (1985) that they named their vehicles after two of the characters, 'Duke' and 'Snakeyes'. Sienna Miller, who plays Taya Kyle in the film, had previously played The Baroness in G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009). See more »Goofs
In the bar where Chris meets his wife, Fireball Whiskey is on the bar. Fireball Whiskey didn't hit the bar scene until 2011 or 2012 - at least not where it would hold a spot in the mix of bottles that were poured regularly. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Chris Kyle: It's a fuckin' hot-box.
soldier: The fuckin' dirt here tastes like dog shit.
Chris Kyle: Ah, well you'd know, wouldn't you?
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Crazy Credits
The opening credit also rolls in silence. There is no sound whatsoever until Chris Kyle is about to start his dialogue. See more »Soundtracks
Someone Like YouWritten and performed by Van Morrison
Courtesy of Exile Productions, Ltd.
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User Reviews
Brutal and Powerful; American Sniper ranks among the best of the year
American Sniper is
Clint Eastwood's harrowing take on Chris Kyle's life and his service in
the Navy as a SEAL sniper who killed nearly 200 enemy soldiers. The film
is relentlessly violent and disturbing but honors the life of the late
Chris Kyle in a very admirable way. It doesn't show this man as an
invincible legend, it shows him as a mere man with a heart and soul that
are clearly broken due to his sacrifice for his country. Bradley Cooper
delivers the best performance of his career as Chris Kyle. Cooper
didn't merely bulk up for the role, he became this man without any
hesitation and doesn't hit a false note. Clint Eastwood proves that he
can still deliver a phenomenal film even in his mid-eighties. It isn't
only impressive for his age, but American Sniper is an impressive film
in general. It doesn't wallow in classic war film clichès, it tells
Kyle's story the way he told it in the book and while some creative
liberties were taken in telling the story regarding pacing, it is an
excellent film. It isn't an all out war film like The Hurt Locker, it is
a heavy drama with plenty of gut wrenching scenes both on and off the
battle field. The most interesting part of this film is the parallels
between Kyle's life as a sniper and Kyle's deteriorating life state
side. It is an interesting dynamic to add to a film like this and echoes
past films from the 70s such as Coming Home and The Deer Hunter. On a
technical level, American Sniper sores with great cinematography that is
a bit more colorful when compared to Eastwood's past films and
excellent sound design. You see every wound and hear every gunshot with
realistic velocity. It is a truly great cinematic experience. Overall,
American Sniper is a great film that will tug at your heart strings much
like last year's Lone Survivor and even goes one step beyond that film
and gives us grade A entertainment with grade A acting. It stands as one
of the best films of the year.
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