American Sniper (2014)
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Rating: 7.3
Overview
Chris Kyle (Bradley Cooper) was nothing more than a Texas man who dreamt of becoming a cowboy, but in his thirties he found out that maybe his life needed something different, something where he could express his real ta...
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Political: Strong Right
Diversity: Low
Overview
Chris Kyle (Bradley Cooper) was nothing more than a Texas man who dreamt of becoming a cowboy, but in his thirties he found out that maybe his life needed something different, something where he could express his real ta...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Analysis
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Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes conservative ideology by uncritically celebrating military heroism and framing the Iraq War as a necessary fight against evil, emphasizing individual duty and sacrifice without significant exploration of political complexities or moral ambiguities.
The movie primarily features traditional casting without intentional race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative maintains a neutral to positive portrayal of traditional identities, focusing on the protagonist's experiences without explicit critique or central DEI themes.
Secondary
American Sniper is a biographical war drama centered on Chris Kyle's military service and its personal toll. The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, storylines, or themes, thus there is no portrayal to evaluate within its narrative scope.
The film focuses on a male protagonist and his experiences as a sniper. Female characters, primarily the protagonist's wife, are present but are not depicted in any direct physical combat roles against male opponents.
American Sniper is a biographical film based on real historical figures. All main and significant characters are portrayed with their historically accurate genders, with no instances of a gender swap from their established real-world identities.
American Sniper is a biographical film based on the real-life Chris Kyle. All major historical figures depicted, including Chris and Taya Kyle, are portrayed by actors of the same race as their real-life counterparts. There are no instances of race swapping for established characters.
Rating Breakdown
7.3
Overall Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.3
7.4
Critic Ratings
7.1
7.3
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