Dec 30, 2014 the film, starring bradley cooper as navy seal chris kyle and directed by clint eastwood, is based on the true story of the life of kyle, the most lethal sniper in the history of the history of. The story of chris kyle is the inspiration behind american sniper, which has netted oscar nods. American sniper hero chris kyle lied about medal tally. For the most part, american sniper is less interested in pursuing these and other questions of moral and psychological nuance than in telling a good war story. Cooper plays navy seal chris kyle, who is widely recognised as the deadliest sniper in american history. During an incident at a firing range in stephenville, texas in 20, top. The movie adaptation became the highestgrossing war film in.
Jan 15, 2015 for the most part, american sniper is less interested in pursuing these and other questions of moral and psychological nuance than in telling a good war story. The story of shooter begins with point of impact, the novel released in 1993. In the movie, kyle goes after mustafa on several tours and is finally able to kill him at the end of his. American sniper 2015 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. A russian and a german sniper play a game of catandmouse during the battle of stalingrad. Ad kyles last day in the film, kyle is killed by an unnamed veteran who is struggling with mental issues. American sniper is a wellshot dramaaction film of 2015. Navy seal chris kyle bradley cooper saves many lives on battlefields in iraq while striving to be a good husband and father to his loved ones back in america. Jan 17, 2015 the story of chris kyle is the inspiration behind american sniper, which has netted oscar nods.
American sniper chris kyle was full of lies, just like the movie. His killer, eddie ray routh, may have been suffering from undiagnosed schizophrenia. He deployed with a cavalry scout unit from 2004 to 2005 and was. This remarkable, powerful story is all the more poignant for the fact that it is based on a reallife story. The controversial true story behind american sniper. The film, starring bradley cooper as navy seal chris kyle and directed by clint eastwood, is based on the true story of the life of kyle, the. Learn about the real chris kyle, wife taya kyle, and the chris kyle controversy. Dec 23, 2014 now, he takes to the subject again in american sniper, loosely based on the true story of celebrated navy seal marksman chris kyle, about his sobering experiences in the iraq war out of four. The recordbreaking film american sniper tells the story of soldier chris kyles life, and while the movie was based on his autobiography, the ending changed after the production of the.
The film is directed by acclaimed actor and director clint eastwood. May 25, 2016 his bestselling autobiography, american sniper a story of honor, glory, and quiet heroism has sold more than a million copies. Facebook the blockbuster movie american sniper, which was directed by clint eastwood and stars bradley cooper, has brought renewed attention to the story of the deadliest sniper in. Subscribe now to get instant access to the real story behind chris kyle, in this issue of people. Heightened for the screen american sniper is based on chris kyles memoir of the same name. Christopher scott kyle april 8, 1974 february 2, 20 was a united states navy seal.
American sniper true story popsugar celebrity australia. American sniper tells the story of soldier chris kyles life and while the book was based on his autobiography, the ending changed after film. Yes, american sniper is based on the true story of chris kyle a former cowboy who is, to date, the most accurate and lethal marksman in us military history. Feb 17, 2015 here is some insight into the life of chris kyle. Before chriss death, he spoke with cooper about the movie. Us navy hero who inspired highestgrossing war movie of all time exaggerated medal haul. Bradley cooper plays navy seal chris kyle, who is widely recognized as the deadliest sniper in american history. Navy seal sniper chris kyle had at least 160 confirmed kills during four tours in iraq between 2003 and 2009. Military history 2012 by chris kyle, with scott mcewen and jim defelice. Private medical records of chris kyles killer reveal the. Overall c chris kyle played by bradley cooper is a man with amazing skill with a rifle. Jan 26, 2015 american sniper is a bona fide cultural phenomenon. Its an intensely thoughtprovoking movie, due in part to being based on a true story. The movie is endlessly captivating and full of jeopardy, and clint eastwood does a magnificent job directing.
The most lethal sniper in american history was the son of a church deacon and a sundayschool teacher. As american sniper picks up steam at the box office and courts controversy along the way, revisit a conversation with the man whose story inspired the film. Back home to his wife and kids after four tours of duty, however, chris finds that it is the war he cant leave behind. Back home with his family after four tours of duty, however, chris finds that it is the war he cant leave behind. Dec 31, 2014 but by excising kyles more direct statements about killing from the movie, by making american sniper as neat as an ugly story can be, the filmmakers miss an opportunity to really examine what. A movie that will have you on the edge of your seat, american sniper offers a valid look at the tensions felt on the other side of the globe while a loved one fights on the front lines. The plot to american sniper is a man named chris kyle portrayed by bradley cooper is sent out as a sniper to fight in the iraq war. Learn the reallife story of chris kyle, the late navy seal sharpshooter portrayed in the oscarnominated film american sniper. In researching the american sniper true story, we learned that by the pentagons count, u. His bestselling autobiography, american sniper a story of honor, glory, and quiet heroism has sold more than a million copies. The true story of captain richard phillips and the 2009 hijacking by somali pirates of the u. After watching the movie american sniper, i called a friend named garett reppenhagen who was an american sniper in iraq. Jan 20, 2015 as american sniper picks up steam at the box office and courts controversy along the way, revisit a conversation with the man whose story inspired the film.
The really sad reason why american snipers original. The really sad reason why american snipers original ending. The reallife story behind american sniper unlike any american before him, chris kyle performed his job with pinpoint accuracy. Nov 23, 2015 chris kyle, fifth from top left, was the most celebrated sniper in american history. American sniper chris kyle true story interview time. How does american sniper deal with chris kyles lies. Jan 16, 2015 i n the new clint eastwooddirected film american sniper, bradley cooper plays chris kyle, the navy seal who was credited with the most confirmed kills 160 in american military history. American sniper is a bona fide cultural phenomenon. With bradley cooper, sienna miller, kyle gallner, cole konis. Jan 21, 2018 american sniper is a true story about navy seal sniper, chris kyle, whose accuracy and skill on the battlefield turned him into a legend. American sniper chris kyle distorted his military record. American sniper is a 2014 american biographical war drama film directed by clint eastwood and written by jason hall. Jan 16, 2015 subscribe now to get instant access to the real story behind chris kyle, in this issue of people.
The true story of the man at the center of clint eastwoods recent biopic, american sniper, doesnt have a happy ending. Kyle sees a woman and a few children on the otherwiseempty street of an iraqi town through his sniper scope. If you want a number, ask the navyyou may even get the truth if you catch them on. With american sniper, equal parts war movie and love story, set for release on christmas day, military times caught up with taya kyle to find out how she finally made that peace and why it was. With the wide release of american sniper this weekend, the reallife saga of the. With the wide release of american sniper this weekend, the reallife saga of the film s subject. Jan 20, 2015 its an intensely thoughtprovoking movie, due in part to being based on a true story. Criticing the american sniper movie might be a political quagmire, much like the iraq war, but here goes nothing. Film and memoir begin with nearidentical opening sequences. Moviegoers love chris kyles story, that much is certain. Jan 16, 2015 a movie that will have you on the edge of your seat, american sniper offers a valid look at the tensions felt on the other side of the globe while a loved one fights on the front lines. Ad kyles last day in the film, kyle is killed by an unnamed veteran who is. Point of impact is a conspiracy thriller, following vietnam vet.
In american sniper, clint eastwoods new movie about navy seal sniper chris kyle, we see kyles rifle before we see the man as played by bradley cooper. Jan 20, 2015 heightened for the screen american sniper is based on chris kyles memoir of the same name. This is the same number that is stated in the american sniper movie. Jan 29, 2015 its an intensely thoughtprovoking movie, due in part to being based on a true story. Here are 10 other films that you have to see if you loved american sniper. The day before eddie ray routh killed chris kyle, the most prolific sniper in american military history, he awoke in his childhood home and tried to get ready for work. American snipers chris kyle bradley cooper is an allamerican boy raised in rural texas with strong christian values and a passion for. That said, after countless killings, even the audience may become war weary. Synopsis in the opening scene, us navy seal sniper chris kyle bradley cooper is perched on a rooftop, scoping out the path of a us military convoy through his sniper rifle. Jan 17, 2015 we pit the american sniper true story vs.
The film american sniper tells the story of navy seal chris kyles rise through the ranks to become the deadliest sniper in american history, with over 160 confirmed kills. Dec 02, 2019 the most lethal sniper in american history was the son of a church deacon and a sundayschool teacher. Facebook the blockbuster movie american sniper, which was directed by clint eastwood and stars bradley cooper, has brought renewed attention to. Jan 23, 2015 american snipers chris kyle bradley cooper is an allamerican boy raised in rural texas with strong christian values and a passion for firearms. Chris is a man from texas who sees the damage that people in al qaeda are causing and instantly decides that he wants to become a seal and go make a difference and go fight for his country. American sniper hero chris kyle lied about medal tally film the. Chris kyle bradley cooper was nothing more than a texas man who dreamt of becoming. In the movie, kyle bradley cooper says hes 30 when he enlists, but the american sniper true story reveals that the real chris kyle reported to the navy for basic training in february 1999 when he was 24yearsold. American sniper is based on a true story based on an ex navy seal chris kyle. More than any other strategy, omission keeps the film true to life.
Questionable episodes including those mentioned above are excised. The true tragedy of american sniper what americas most popular war movie says about our nations continued alienation from the front lines. And, while american sniper perhaps represents the epitome of lifeafterwar movies, it is not the only one. With the wide release of american sniper this weekend, the reallife saga of the films subject. Of course, such a big impact about a largerthanlife american sniper portrayed in a movie causes folks to go home and immediately search for more information about american sniper and the man at the center of the story, chris kyle. Feb 16, 2015 the true story of the man at the center of clint eastwoods recent biopic, american sniper, doesnt have a happy ending.
Now, he takes to the subject again in american sniper, loosely based on the true story of celebrated navy seal marksman chris kyle, about his sobering experiences in the iraq war out of four. The true story behind american sniper mens journal. I n the new clint eastwooddirected film american sniper, bradley cooper plays chris kyle, the navy seal who was credited with the most confirmed kills 160 in american military history. Sniper is based on a true story that got more complicated after kyle himself told it in the book that gives the film its title. When he comes back from four tours of iraq, he realizes that he cannot leave the war behind. In his book, american sniper, kyle describes his longest successful shot. Adapted from that book by actorturnedscreenwriter jason dean hall, the story begins, after its iraqset prologue, showing kyle as first a boy and then a young man. The movie club is a weeklong conversation about the year in film. Keith bernsteinap the opening sequence of the movie, also featured in a trailer. Growing up in texas, kyle hunted with his father and brother. American sniper chris kyle was full of lies, just like the. Chris kyles kill count is officially the highest ever recorded and unofficially he claimed to have killed many more. Jan 20, 2015 the recordbreaking film american sniper tells the story of soldier chris kyles life, and while the movie was based on his autobiography, the ending changed after the production of the. Factchecking american sniper as the oscars near the.
The altered timeline provided motivation for kyle to kill the syrian sniper in the movie. He sees a man on a rooftop talking on a cell phone, and he appears to be watching the convoy, which kyle reports it through his headset. Bradley coopers aim is true in american sniper usa today. Articles like the true story behind american sniper by time separates fact from fiction about the navy seal who has been. A schoolyard bullying incident compels kyles father ben reed to give a scary dinnertable. As a sharpshooter serving in iraq, that job had deadly results. Eastwoods film was also the highestgrossing film of 2014 at the us box. American sniper is a 2014 american biographical war drama film directed by clint eastwood.