The Optimist's Oscar Run 2015: American Sniper
I'll start off by saying that if you haven't seen " American Sniper " yet, repent and go. The film illustrates quite masterfully the affects of war on those who serve. This story hits home in many ways, the most poignant being that its fairly recent. This Clint Eastwood directed docudrama follows Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle and his spot-on accuracy during the events of his four tours. On the battlefield he's known as a legend; his unmatched accuracy has given him the title of America's most deadly sniper. The legend however is contrasted by the flip side of miltary service, that being the homelife the soldiers leave behind. Dealing with the affects of his many tours of service, Chris copes with keeping his family together. It's a powerful story, and visually stunning. Bradley Cooper donns the beard and rifle of Chris Kyle and brings a level of believabilty to the film that really pulls you into the story. With films like these that strike so