American Sniper
American Sniper
Navy S.E.A.L. sniper Chris Kyle's pinpoint accuracy saves countless lives on the battlefield and turns him into a legend. Back home with his family after four tours of duty, however, Chris finds that it is the war he can't leave behind.
Numi reviewedSeptember 11, 2025
Watching American Sniper hit me like a freight train—emotionally raw, brutally honest, and deeply unsettling. Bradley Cooper absolutely disappears into the role of Chris Kyle, and Clint Eastwood’s direction doesn’t sugarcoat the toll of war; it just lays it bare. I didn’t walk out of the theater feeling entertained—I walked out feeling changed. The film doesn’t preach or politicize, which I respect, but it does make you sit with the weight of what service and sacrifice really mean. Sure, there are flaws—the pacing dips in parts and the infamous fake baby scene is hard to ignore—but the emotional punch and authenticity override those. Based on my own experience, I’d give it a solid 4.5 out of 5. It’s not perfect, but it’s powerful, and it earns every bit of that rating