Movie: American Sniper (01-16-15)

[LoathedVermin72]

Is this whole reactionary "murderer" and "thug" thing that's going on over this movie being directed at Chris Kyle as a person, or at the concept of a sniper in general? I'm a little confused.

define "murderer," "thug," "person," "sniper," and "concept"

No

i'm sorry, don't get upset. please don't kill me.

Then don't pick up the rocket launcher

american sniper seems like a profound examination of the moral quandary of soberly making a series of important decisions, over a long period of time, that ultimately lead to having to post on RM

FTFY

the difference is negligible

True

are you interested in directing American Poster, the story of a poor boy from alabama who had no choice but to devote his life to the dehumanizing experience of RM?

I think Michael Haneke is already doing this

[EJ]

the movie is just slightly better than the book, although that is not hard to accomplish. so relatively speaking it still sucked.
it was choppy, and no real story line was developed except for his perceived struggle with whether to go to war or not - just like the book.
agree, the fake baby is just ridiculous. also too many Hollywood moments - the call from the roof, the wedding scene/call to war, etc

Cooper was good, I will agree. But this is no where near best picture worthy.

I can get behind this. It was a good movie, but not worthy of best picture. Cooper was excellent though. Maybe not enough depth displayed to be considered for best actor though.

I really knew nothing about the guy, other than recognizing his name and his role in the war. Even with my lack of info on him, it was obvious the personal side of his story was underdeveloped. The movie kind of jumps from home life scenes to war life scenes without anything bridging those gaps - and it does this many times throughout the movie.

I didn't notice the fake baby (nor did anyone in the packed theater laugh or anything) until I read all the outrage about it and looked at some youtubes. Funny.

[LoathedVermin72]

Guys, you really should stop saying "Best Picture worthy" like quality plays any part in that equation.

[EJ]

Guys, you really should stop saying "Best Picture worthy" like quality plays any part in that equation.

How about "Vermin Worthy"?

[E.H. Ruddock]

Is this whole reactionary "murderer" and "thug" thing that's going on over this movie being directed at Chris Kyle as a person, or at the concept of a sniper in general? I'm a little confused.

It is kind of irritating. People are acting like the sniper is a new thing and it is horrible. Snipers have been around in combat almost as long as there have been guns. Probably earlier with archers, idk.

[Mecca]

Is this whole reactionary "murderer" and "thug" thing that's going on over this movie being directed at Chris Kyle as a person, or at the concept of a sniper in general? I'm a little confused.

It is kind of irritating. People are acting like the sniper is a new thing and it is horrible. Snipers have been around in combat almost as long as there have been guns. Probably earlier with archers, idk.

michael moore is the real coward, amirite?

[Alex]

Is this whole reactionary "murderer" and "thug" thing that's going on over this movie being directed at Chris Kyle as a person, or at the concept of a sniper in general? I'm a little confused.

It is kind of irritating. People are acting like the sniper is a new thing and it is horrible. Snipers have been around in combat almost as long as there have been guns. Probably earlier with archers, idk.

these same accusations have been lobbed at legolas for years, ruddo

[LoathedVermin72]

Is this whole reactionary "murderer" and "thug" thing that's going on over this movie being directed at Chris Kyle as a person, or at the concept of a sniper in general? I'm a little confused.

It is kind of irritating. People are acting like the sniper is a new thing and it is horrible. Snipers have been around in combat almost as long as there have been guns. Probably earlier with archers, idk.

I don't understand it. Didn't we learn anything from all that "babykiller" bullshit after Vietnam?

[E.H. Ruddock]

Is this whole reactionary "murderer" and "thug" thing that's going on over this movie being directed at Chris Kyle as a person, or at the concept of a sniper in general? I'm a little confused.

It is kind of irritating. People are acting like the sniper is a new thing and it is horrible. Snipers have been around in combat almost as long as there have been guns. Probably earlier with archers, idk.

michael moore is the real coward, amirite?

I'm just saying, why the uproar now? There have been other sniper movies.

[Mecca]

Is this whole reactionary "murderer" and "thug" thing that's going on over this movie being directed at Chris Kyle as a person, or at the concept of a sniper in general? I'm a little confused.

It is kind of irritating. People are acting like the sniper is a new thing and it is horrible. Snipers have been around in combat almost as long as there have been guns. Probably earlier with archers, idk.

michael moore is the real coward, amirite?

I'm just saying, why the uproar now? There have been other sniper movies.

we all live in echo chambers, now

[Alex]

Is this whole reactionary "murderer" and "thug" thing that's going on over this movie being directed at Chris Kyle as a person, or at the concept of a sniper in general? I'm a little confused.

It is kind of irritating. People are acting like the sniper is a new thing and it is horrible. Snipers have been around in combat almost as long as there have been guns. Probably earlier with archers, idk.

michael moore is the real coward, amirite?

I'm just saying, why the uproar now? There have been other sniper movies.

we all live in echo chambers, now

i've always pictured you in a taco chamber

[Mecca]

Is this whole reactionary "murderer" and "thug" thing that's going on over this movie being directed at Chris Kyle as a person, or at the concept of a sniper in general? I'm a little confused.

It is kind of irritating. People are acting like the sniper is a new thing and it is horrible. Snipers have been around in combat almost as long as there have been guns. Probably earlier with archers, idk.

michael moore is the real coward, amirite?

I'm just saying, why the uproar now? There have been other sniper movies.

we all live in echo chambers, now

i've always pictured you in a taco chamber

with your information and resources you could probably find another mark more interested in your daily postings

[Alex]

Is this whole reactionary "murderer" and "thug" thing that's going on over this movie being directed at Chris Kyle as a person, or at the concept of a sniper in general? I'm a little confused.

It is kind of irritating. People are acting like the sniper is a new thing and it is horrible. Snipers have been around in combat almost as long as there have been guns. Probably earlier with archers, idk.

michael moore is the real coward, amirite?

I'm just saying, why the uproar now? There have been other sniper movies.

we all live in echo chambers, now

i've always pictured you in a taco chamber

with your information and resources you could probably find another mark more interested in your daily postings

lenny, kaius, and tommy are talking about wrestling, so i'm feeling kind of left out

[LoathedVermin72]

Is this whole reactionary "murderer" and "thug" thing that's going on over this movie being directed at Chris Kyle as a person, or at the concept of a sniper in general? I'm a little confused.

It is kind of irritating. People are acting like the sniper is a new thing and it is horrible. Snipers have been around in combat almost as long as there have been guns. Probably earlier with archers, idk.

michael moore is the real coward, amirite?

I'm just saying, why the uproar now? There have been other sniper movies.

we all live in echo chambers, now

i've always pictured you in a taco chamber

with your information and resources you could probably find another mark more interested in your daily postings

lenny, kaius, and tommy are talking about wrestling, so i'm feeling kind of left out

You wanna talk about UFC? It's kinda like wrestling but for real

[Mecca]

Is this whole reactionary "murderer" and "thug" thing that's going on over this movie being directed at Chris Kyle as a person, or at the concept of a sniper in general? I'm a little confused.

It is kind of irritating. People are acting like the sniper is a new thing and it is horrible. Snipers have been around in combat almost as long as there have been guns. Probably earlier with archers, idk.

michael moore is the real coward, amirite?

I'm just saying, why the uproar now? There have been other sniper movies.

we all live in echo chambers, now

i've always pictured you in a taco chamber

with your information and resources you could probably find another mark more interested in your daily postings

lenny, kaius, and tommy are talking about wrestling, so i'm feeling kind of left out

You wanna talk about UFC? It's kinda like wrestling but for real

and steal stickman's bit?

[Alex]

let's talk about the miracle of a newly blossomed flower instead

[E.H. Ruddock]

Is this whole reactionary "murderer" and "thug" thing that's going on over this movie being directed at Chris Kyle as a person, or at the concept of a sniper in general? I'm a little confused.

It is kind of irritating. People are acting like the sniper is a new thing and it is horrible. Snipers have been around in combat almost as long as there have been guns. Probably earlier with archers, idk.

michael moore is the real coward, amirite?

I'm just saying, why the uproar now? There have been other sniper movies.

we all live in echo chambers, now

i've always pictured you in a taco chamber

with your information and resources you could probably find another mark more interested in your daily postings

seriously, alex.

[Alex]

Is this whole reactionary "murderer" and "thug" thing that's going on over this movie being directed at Chris Kyle as a person, or at the concept of a sniper in general? I'm a little confused.

It is kind of irritating. People are acting like the sniper is a new thing and it is horrible. Snipers have been around in combat almost as long as there have been guns. Probably earlier with archers, idk.

michael moore is the real coward, amirite?

I'm just saying, why the uproar now? There have been other sniper movies.

we all live in echo chambers, now

i've always pictured you in a taco chamber

with your information and resources you could probably find another mark more interested in your daily postings

seriously, alex.

you're taking the bullet for him?

[E.H. Ruddock]

scopes are sighting

[Alex]

i bet mecca was the one who told stip to give me warning. it's all making sense now.