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In December, 2014, American Sniper did phenomenally well in the box office. Critics hailed it for its strong, sympathetic message for our nation’s finest. The story followed Chris Kyle, in a biographical depiction of a real soldier who served in Iraq. Kyle had done well...
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One of the true downfalls of cinema is that one can never truly receive the entirety of the story. Even with brilliant writing, phenomenal acting, life-like effects, and a moving score, film inherently presents a “fourth wall,” or the restriction to interact from . Films...
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American Sniper is based on a true story based on an ex Navy SEAL Chris Kyle. 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...
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American Sniper, an autobiography by Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, describes his life of service to his country, his family, and God. He tells thrilling stories about his experiences in war that gives a very realistic view of war in the Middle East. He served through...
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“The most lethal sniper in the history of America.” This is the greatest award for a sniper. This book has stood out to me mainly because I have family in the service and I have an idea of what they go through in Iraq. Chris...
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American Sniper is based and inspired by the book, as well as stories told by Chris Kyle. Chris Kyle was an American Special Forces sniper that became synonymous as a legend across the media in the US and UK for being an unstoppable force, Chris...
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During 2003, the United States invaded Iraq as a means to destroy their weapons of mass destruction along with dismantling the government led by Saddam Hussein. America’s involvement in the war instilled a false sense of patriotism to Americans, distorting the truth about the details...
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American Sniper is Hollywood’s portrayal of U.S. Navy Seal, Chris Kyle’s life in and out of war. Kyle’s mission is to protect his comrades at all costs, and infamously became one of the most lethal snipers in American history. Throughout the film, Kyle struggles to...
