American Sniper

[cantthinkofanything]

this was a good movie...nothing special. Have no idea why it's being discussed differently than any other war movie or being thought of as controversial in any way. I didn't see that they were trying to glorify him any more than any other biopic does of its subject. Did people expect to portray the protagonist as some fence riding pansy?

[Silver&Black]

Guess you missed the thread called "American Sniper" that's been on the front page for the past two weeks.....

[cantthinkofanything]

Guess you missed the thread called "American Sniper" that's been on the front page for the past two weeks.....

Wot? I just saw it this afternoon.

[Silver&Black]

Wot? I just saw it this afternoon.

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=243438

[cantthinkofanything]

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=243438

I'm on my phone. What is that.

[Infinite_limit]

this was a good movie...nothing special. Have no idea why it's being discussed differently than any other war movie or being thought of as controversial in any way. I didn't see that they were trying to glorify him any more than any other biopic does of its subject. Did people expect to portray the protagonist as some fence riding pansy?
..... it's nominated for Best Picture

[redzero]

You just get less funny as time goes on.

[cantthinkofanything]

..... it's nominated for Best Picture

I realize that. I haven't seen enough movies to know whether it's worthy or not this year. I'd be surprised if it won though...even not seeing anything else...it just wasn't THAT great imo. Actually, I'd be happy if it won just because it would bug the shit out of boutons and his ilk. Plus I like Clint Eastwood and don't mind any recognition he can get.