Sign up for eventful s the reel buzz newsletter to get upcoming showtimes. Jan 16, 2015 american sniper synopsis sniper and u. The film follows the life of kyle, who became the deadliest marksman in u. In the new clint eastwooddirected film american sniper, bradley. Find the movies showing at theaters near you and buy movie tickets at fandango. Bradley cooper stars as chris kyle in american sniper. An article in the may 21 issue of the fredericksburg free lancestar reported on a benefit performance for the warrenton fire department auxillary that had been held the previous night, and referred to pitts farquier theatre as a handsome new building in the chain controlled by the local man. But the movie played well across all areas and political parties in the us. American sniper showtimes and movie information at landmark cinemas. Navy seal chris kyle bradley cooper takes his sole mission protect his comrades to heart and becomes one of the most lethal snipers in american history.
In honor of the bluray release of the clint eastwood s american sniper from warner home video, heres a look at bradley coopers academy awardnominated performance as chris kyle, the most. Eastwood avoids the obvious trap of using it as a foreshadowing device. Navy seal chris kyle is sent to iraq with only one mission. There had been talk about steven spielberg directing the film, but he apparently dropped out and then clint eastwood took over the project. American sniper, a clint eastwood film with bradley cooper.
Sniper is a story told strictly from an american soldiers point of view, with the relevant honesty, blind spots, dissonances, defensiveness, pride, professionalism, and selfloathing put. Texas native chris kyle bradley cooper becomes a navy seal, and during his time in the service, records the highest number of sniper kills for an americanmore than 150 confirmed kills. Jan 14, 2015 in the latest trailer for american sniper, directed by clint eastwood and based on the autobiography of the name, bradley cooper plays u. He is an actor and producer, known for american sniper 2014, live free or. The best ideas sad movies, 2018 movies, i movie, video trailer, official. Downtown theatre in warrenton, va cinema treasures. Jan 23, 2015 the recordbreaking box office figures achieved by the new clint eastwood film american sniper over the past week have caused consternation among hollywood liberals and bitterly divided critics. Jan 21, 2015 american sniper purports to be a movie about one man. Sign up for eventful s the reel buzz newsletter to get upcoming showtimes and theater information delivered right to your inbox. American sniper eventful movies movie times, theaters.
Michael moore fires another subtle shot at american sniper. The constant back and forth with his wife, the costar in this movie, drags this production down to the mediocre level. Watch legend of the american sniper full movie free online. In a different sense, american sniper shows kyle negotiating the tension between country and familythe war front and the home front. It stars bradley cooper who appears to have done a great job mastering chris and his stature as a seal. Search local showtimes and buy movie tickets before going to the theater on moviefone. Navy seal chris kyle, and the source for clint eastwoods blockbuster movie which was nominated for six academy awards, including best picture. The movie opened in four theaters on christmas day, including. Bradley cooper and taya kyle at an event for american sniper 2014. This house opened in 1932 as pitts fauquier theatre. Chris kyle american sniper film with bradley cooper chris.
American sniper, a clint eastwood film with bradley cooper bradley cooper stars in clint eastwoods new drama about vengeance and justice told through the exploits of a navy seal. Movie theaters in warrenton, va showing 1 open movie theater all theaters 4 open 1 showing movies 0 closed 3 demolished 0 restoring 0 renovating 0. American sniper a superb performance by bradley cooper anchors clint eastwoods harrowing and thoughtful dramatization of the life of navy seal chris kyle. The movie american sniper, due for release on christmas day, is another december film that is based on a bestselling book. Stay in the know with the latest movie news and cast interviews at. Less a war movie than a western the story of a lone gunslinger. Ad kyles last day in the film, kyle is killed by an unnamed veteran who is struggling with mental issues. Military history 2012 by chris kyle, with scott mcewen and jim defelice. Jan 29, 2015 when gaith mohammed, a young man in his 20s with a degree in accounting, went to see american sniper during its opening week at baghdads mansour mall, he says the theater was full and rowdy.
Dec 19, 2014 the movie american sniper, due for release on christmas day, is another december film that is based on a bestselling book. D chris kyle, known as legend, was a us navy seal who served in iraq in the early 2000s. Im pretty torn on whether this should be a 3 star or a 5 star movie. When gaith mohammed, a young man in his 20s with a degree in accounting, went to see american sniper during its opening week at baghdads mansour mall, he. In the movie, kyle goes after mustafa on several tours and is finally able to kill him at the end of his fourth. Books dance movies music pop culture television theater.
Michael moore took what seems like another shot at the iraq war film american sniper on twitter sunday, and explained his position on the film and the war in an extended facebook post. American sniper is like that, i think, only better. From director clint eastwood million dollar baby, unforgiven comes american sniper, starring bradley cooper as chris kyle, the most lethal sniper in u. Navy seal chris kyle bradley cooper saves many lives on battlefields in iraq while striving to be a good husband and father to his loved ones back in america. In its second weekend, the film expanded to 3,705 theaters making it the second widest launch for an rrated movie behind the film itself. American sniper purports to be a movie about one man. Based on the 2012 autobiographybook american sniper. A couple of former seals are also actors in the film. American sniper official trailer video washington times.
The fauquier theatre was an art deco style cinema which was opened prior to 1936. But unlike those bigbudget franchise films, american sniper was produced. Since the theatre closed in or around 1975 the building has been gutted and converted into retail space. Warren buffett held the wrong stocks as the music stopped. It won the top box office prize despite being in fewer theaters than all of. Back home with his family after four tours of duty, however, chris finds that it is the war he cant leave behind. The recordbreaking box office figures achieved by the new clint eastwood film american sniper over the past week have caused consternation among hollywood liberals and. Clint eastwoods latest film is about chris kyle, a navy seal who.
For iraq veterans and the rest of us, it is a movie to think about and talk about and see where it takes us. Navy seal chris kyle recorded the most career sniper kills in united states military history. Throughout american sniper, he writes about his conflicting loyalties. American sniper on dvd may 19, 2015 starring bradley cooper, luke grimes, sienna miller, kyle gallner. American sniper is the only film in the top 10 that doesnt take place in a. Navy seal chris kyle, and the source for clint eastwoods blockbuster movie which was nominated for six academy awards, including best picture from 1999 to 2009, u. Get the latest showtimes for american sniper and bypass the lines by buying movie tickets online. Sniper, which takes its story from the book of the same name. American sniper, the topgrossing film in the us last year, is quartz. Us death toll tops 70,000 as new york fatalities top 20,000 as it happened.
The firefight and rescue happened in sadr city, but kyle didnt shoot that opposing sniper, another american sniper shot that guy. American sniper, a clint eastwood film with bradley. American sniper is a 2014 american biographical war drama film directed by clint eastwood and written by jason hall. Bookbased american sniper will soon come to theaters. This gritty true story focuses on the value of snipers during wartime, who fearlessly hunt their enemy with a rifle, their weapon of choice. The documentary filmmaker michael moore, best known for the. In the latest trailer for american sniper, directed by clint eastwood and based on the autobiography of the name, bradley cooper plays u. See more ideas about chris kyle, navy seals and american. What moviegoers in baghdad think of american sniper. Military history by chris kyle, scott mcewen and jim defelice. Showing 1 open movie theater all theaters 4 open 1 showing movies 0 closed 3 demolished 0 restoring 0 renovating 0 name location status screens. Eventful movies is your source for uptodate american sniper showtimes for local movie theaters. Navy seal sniper chris kyle, who is said to have had.
Watch a clip from the film american sniper, starring bradley cooper, sienna. Kyle did make a shot of over 6,000 feet, but that was in ramadi, not sadr city. Chris kyle ships out to the middle east in 2003, only a few months after marrying his wife, taya kyle. Eventful movies is your source for uptodate american sniper information, showtimes, trailers, photos, and cast information.
A schoolyard bullying incident compels kyles father ben reed to give a scary dinnertable. Factchecking american sniper as the oscars near the. Everything you need to know about american sniper movie. May 04, 2020 find showtimes and movie theaters near zip code 20187 or warrenton, va.
American sniper is a dishonest whitewash of the iraq war vox. Chris kyle american sniper film with bradley cooper. The rest of the film, though, was made in california. His pinpoint accuracy not only saves countless lives but also makes him a prime target of insurgents. When the theatre was acquired by rc theatres in 1969, it was renamed the downtown theatre. Selma was released in theatres on the same day as american sniper, but. Sniper is based on a true story that got more complicated after kyle himself told it in the book that gives the film its title. Adapted from that book by actorturnedscreenwriter jason dean hall, the story begins, after its iraqset prologue, showing kyle as first a boy and then a young man. Many miss the point of eastwoods american sniper the. Jan 29, 2015 the films director, clint eastwood, and its stars bradley cooper and sienna miller were on hand for a swanky lunch for academy of motion picture arts and sciences members at the four seasons in.
Kyles death in 20, at the hands of a disturbed fellow veteran, casts a somber shadow over the movie, though mr. But the american solider has been killing and being killed on screen for decades. He told time of the kill in 20, i had to do it to protect the marines. But there was much more to him than his skill as a sharpshooter. He plays it in a very understated manner that felt true to life and you see him develop the 1.
The journey of american sniper join director clint eastwood, cast and crew as they overcome enormous creative and logistic obstacles to bring the truth of navy seal chris kyles story to the screen. Everything you need to know about american sniper movie 2014. The spongebob movie and jupiter ascending square off against threetime box office champ american sniper in theaters this weekend. Feb 05, 2015 american sniper s been killing it at the box office ha. From director clint eastwood comes american sniper, starring. In its second weekend, the film expanded to 3,705 theaters making it the secondwidest launch for an rrated movie behind the film itself. Chris kyle made news earlier in 20 when he tragically was killed at a shooting range by a fellow vet in february. The films director, clint eastwood, and its stars bradley cooper and sienna miller were on hand for a swanky lunch for academy of motion picture. Feb 7, 2019 explore wbpicturess board american sniper, followed by. Steve smith, an army veteran and schoolteacher, walked out of a movie theater in. Heres the faith in the american sniper you wont see in. Popular moviesbrowse movies by genretop box officeshowtimes. His fellow american warriors, whom he protected with deadly precision from.
All five of the top theaters for lone survivor were in texas. Military history, did indeed spend 20 weeks on the new york times bestseller list in 2012 thanks in part to. Jake mcdorman was born on july 8, 1986 in dallas, texas, usa as john allen mcdorman iv. Showtimes and tickets for warrenton, va 20187 moviefone.