WhenNetflixrefreshed its film lineup in late April,Clint Eastwood’s 2014 war dramaAmerican Sniperwas among the list of new movies added to the subscription service’s library. A box office juggernaut and six‑time Oscar nominee, the film was not without its controversies – just like many war movies – a decade on and as Eastwood’s highest-grossing movie as director, the film is now seeing a huge surge of interest once again.
Netflix added the film on April 21, just as the Easter period came to a close and many thoughts turned to the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, a time when stories of bravery, service, and sacrifices made in the name of the country become prevalent. At the same time, Eastwood recently released what many believe to be his final movie, inJuror #2, and Cooper’s profile stands higher than ever after his acclaimed turn inMaestro. This combination of old-master director and top-billing lead star is one that is hard to resist for those looking for a competent and engrossing watch.
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The film has overtaken several newer releases to claim the top spot easily. While there is never any way to know exactly what drives an audience to flock to an 11-year-old movie when there are many newer films and shows to fill their time with,American Sniperis a classic piece of filmmaking that proves why Eastwood is known as one of the greatest directors of a generation.
What is ‘American Sniper’ About?
American Sniperis the true story of Chris Kyle, as told in the memoir of the same name. It follows Kyle from a dusty Texas rodeo ring to four tours as a Navy SEAL marksman in Iraq, then home again to confront the invisible wounds of war. Eastwood shoots the desert fighting in bleached, unforgiving tones, before switching to the contrasting colorful suburban world of Kyle’s home. The contrast underscores Kyle’s dislocation, and addresses the traumatic and disorientating transition soldiers go through when returning home from long conflicts abroad.
Whether drawn byCooper’s performance, Eastwood’s late‑career resurgence, or curiosity about the tragic true story, it is clear that stories of war are never far away from the thoughts of viewers. As one of the most-watched genres on any platform at any time, the constant threat of conflict in the real world seems to drive people to fill their minds with reminders of how war has torn apart many lives in the past, but is still a huge and seemingly unavoidable part of our future.
American Sniperis probably one of the best modern depictions of war, and tells a story that is worth revisiting, even if you have seen it before. Find it streaming now on Netflix.
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American Sniper
