American Sniper (Blu-ray)

I have great respect for our men and women in the armed forces, which makes me sad that there is little out there that relates to those who fought in the War on Terror in Afghanistan and Iraq. Having heard of this film I was more than eager to watch and hope for a great film. 1990s-2013. Chris Kyle is a Navy Seal who has been trained since childhood to fire a rifle, but from hunting animals to hunting men is a difficult thing. But Chris has a quality in him to protect and defend his country and after living a modest life as a ranch hand he elevates himself to a Navy Seal and goes out to fight in the War in Iraq. From Fallujah, Ramadi, to Sadr City, Chris Kyle becomes the most prolific American Sniper in American history in the number of confirmed kills. But nobody can claim that much without the pressures that come from having killed or unable to protect his fellow man. Especially with a devoted wife who worries for his wellbeing and children to take care of. But it all ends with a feeling of hope and certainty as Chris ends his service in the Navy and lives a good life to his last day. Clint Eastwood is a splendid actor but just surprises me as he does an equally splendid job as a director. Truly a great storyteller and a person who respects the men and women who serve this country with the greatest dignity. Bradley Cooper truly surprised me by doing great work portraying such a heralded individual. An equal shout out to Sienna Miller who played just as beautiful and complicated a role as the wife of an American hero. Glad to have this on Blu-ray.

Thrilling, sad, heroic...Chris Kyle should never be forgotten and always be honored. I am not going to post what the movie is about plenty of others have done that. I will say, instead, after watching it changed my viewpoint about the War...inspired me to volunteer for the VFW...and be forever grateful to men like Chris and his wife, who's role was underplayed, I think, in their love story. Members of my immediate family refuse to see this movie, as they disagree with the War, or think it is another, typical war movie; nothing could be farther from the truth. I would say, don't be blind...open your eyes to the reality of what other country's are doing that is wrong; our part in it; what are we going to do to keep it from coming here, to our cities? We can't live in a shell and pretend it's not happening. The movie is still a movie; I think it could have made it clearer how PTSD affects so many 1000's of our soldiers and how easy it is for us "normal" folk to look the other way and ignore it. That point could have been played up a bit more. Because i don't think the majority of people, having never experienced combat, will quite understand some of the things left unsaid. The performances of all are powerful and believable, the final scenes of the funeral procession will be overwhelming with intensity and the sheer love our country felt for this man; I wish so much I could have been there. You will feel like you ARE there, having witnessed a life so special, so called to duty, you are speechless with awe. I'm sure there are more men similar to Chris Kyle serving our country...I am deeply in gratitude and humbled to know you are out there. As a P.S., I have watched this movie 3 times.... for you doubters, just watch it once. It will at least provide much food for thought, no matter what your feelings are about the Mid-east War. And as movies go, you won't see better acting anywhere. The story is compelling, the side plots interesting...you won't fall asleep. :)

What a great movie. Not WWII, Korea or Vietnam but the more recent smaller conflicts happening. The story of a man who just wanted to do his best in serving his country and protecting his fellow comrades. Lots of action mixed with the emotional needs of his family lend a true feeling to this story. A sniper is a unique person in many ways and this story tells of one of the best ever. Once you watch this movie you will always have a different view of our men in uniform.

Great movie, great price!

This is a great movie. I have seen it before, but I wanted my own copy.

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彼が置かれた位置について、われわれ極東の一般市民が知ることは少ない。クリス・カイルが海軍入隊を決めるきっかけになったアメリカ大使館爆破事件は記憶にある程度だが、3年後のアメリカ同時多発テロ事件は驚異の映像を目の当たりにした人も多いだろう。当方も釘付けになった。それからほどなくして始まったイラク戦争はどんな名目があったとしても、アメリカからの報復戦争だった。まして、ブッシュが旗印にした大量破壊兵器などどこにも発見されなかった。2008年の大統領選で、オバマはイラク戦争を＜間違った戦争＞と非難することで当選した。 本作は、その戦争で驚異的な功績をあげた実在のスナイパーがモデルである。イラクでは悪魔として怖れられ、アメリカ本国では稀代の英雄“レジェンド”として祭り上げられた。このJusticeの表裏は、「父親たちの星条旗」でも目撃したよくある話ではある。映画は、歴史的には＜間違った戦争＞と位置づけられた戦場でクリス・カイルが経験したことを戦場と家庭の情景を交互に移動しながら描いていく。 彼は自身を単純な“愛国心”の強いマイト・ガイくらいに思っていたのだろう。しかし、そうではないことが、従軍し、戦場へ運ばれることで露わになっていく。結婚披露宴の最中に派遣の知らせが届き、クリスは新妻タヤを置いて急ぎ戦場へと赴く。帰るたびに、家族は増え、新たな幸せが芽吹いていくが、クリスは段々とその家庭から遠ざかっていく。それを、タヤは戦場に心を置いてきた、と告げる。それでも、彼女は銃後を護り、クリスの帰還だけでなく、心の復帰を待ち続ける。このあたりのタヤ役シエナ・ミラーの精妙な演技が冴える。いつも、クリスに寄り添い、決して子どもたちを中心とした家族側に就かないところをうまく演じている。 もちろん、ブラッドリー・クーパーの、戦場へ行くたびに経験する過酷な惨劇によって、徐々に蝕まれていく演技もすさまじい。それは、暴力による解決しか思いつかなくなる戦争機械と化した男が歪み圧し潰されていくプロセスだ。ちょっとした物音にもビクビクし、絶えず戦場にいる感覚から脱け出せず、陽光のもとでも彼はうつろな闇におちている。何度戦場へ行っても自分だけは九死に一生を得る。しかし、彼の全体が帰ってくることはない。ズタズタにされた心の何かと引き換えに彼は命だけを持ち帰っていたのだろう。 もちろん、彼は“レジェンド野郎”になることでも壊れていった。自尊心と愛国心と家族愛に引き裂かれていたのだ。これはだから、単純な戦争映画になどならない題材なのだ。戦争が悪いなんてのは当たり前だ。だからしなけりゃいい、PEACE PEACE✌では終わらない。それは、人間というものの根源に根を発しているものだからだ。そこを描いた作品のひとつではあるが、見事な射撃の爽快感が、そのまま苦み、痛み、狂気へと変貌を遂げていくところに最も感銘を受けた。

La versión de Italia en Blu-ray tiene audio y subtítulos en castellano. Buena calidad de vídeo y audio.

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