Hello everyone!
I am super excited to share with you about AMERICAN SNIPER from Warner Brothers, starring Bradley Cooper and Sienna Miller! When the wonderful folks at Grace Hill Media asked if I would like to do a review of the Blu-ray/DVD combo packs, I was only too happy to accept because I have been wanting to see the movie…
(so yes, I did receive a copy for review, but I totally wanted to see the movie, and I am gonna give you my honest opinion…OK, OK, I actually received three copies! One for me to keep for review, one to give to a veteran of my choosing as a gift, and one for a giveaway to my readers! )
Here is a synopsis from the press release and some pics from the movie:
From director Clint Eastwood comes “American Sniper,” starring Bradley Cooper as Chris Kyle, whose skills as a sniper made him a hero on the battlefield. But there was much more to him than his skill as a sharpshooter.
Navy SEAL Chris Kyle is sent to Iraq with only one mission: to protect his brothers-in-arms. His pinpoint accuracy saves countless lives on the battlefield, and as stories of his courageous exploits spread, he earns the nickname “Legend.” However, his reputation is also growing behind enemy lines, putting a price on his head and making him a prime target of insurgents. He is also facing a different kind of battle on the home front: striving to be a good husband and father from halfway around the world.
Despite the danger, as well as the toll on his family at home, Chris serves through four harrowing tours of duty in Iraq, personifying the spirit of the SEAL creed to “leave no one behind.” But upon returning to his wife, Taya (Sienna Miller), and kids, Chris finds that it is the war he can’t leave behind.
Check out this clip and then keep reading, the review follows and giveaway information!
REVIEW
I loved this movie! Clint Eastwood has a gift for transporting you into the middle of the action and peeling back the veil to allow us to experience the good, the bad and the ugly (I couldn’t help myself!) Bradley Cooper did an excellent job at portraying the strong and steadfast Chris Kyle, and Sienna Miller skillfully showed us the depths of Taya’s love for her family and the strength and sheer grit it takes to be the wife of a Navy SEAL.
As far as what ages this movie is appropriate for, much to their dismay, my early teens will not be watching this…at least not without Mom and Dad present. The main reason being that there is so much happening that is relational and emotional and ethical and I want to be able to offer insight.
AMERICAN SNIPER would actually be a great movie to open dialogue about war and why or why not to fight and what difficult decisions have to be made and how lines get blurred and you have to know what you stand for and what you believe in, in order to make a decision that you can live with.
AMERICAN SNIPER BluRay/DVD releases on May 19, 2015.
Another reason I am excited about this movie being released on BluRay/DVD combo is that…Warner Bros. Home Entertainment will donate a portion of the proceeds across physical and digital sales to Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). One dollar of each purchase will be donated up to $1,000,000 from April 21, 2015 through December 31, 2015, void in Alabama, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Mississippi and South Carolina. To get involved and learn more, visit www.woundedwarriorproject.com.
(bummer about Alabama, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Mississippi and South Carolina!)
Finally I am excited because I get to give one lucky commenter their own copy! Woot! Please leave me a comment below (blog only, not FB) and share the about a soldier or veteran you admire! That is all it takes to enter the giveaway.
I will start…I admire my dad and my uncle who were in the Navy, grandfathers, great uncles and my SIL and niece and so many friends and family members who in so many ways have served our country with honor!
Comments will close at 9am, CST, Wednesday, May 20th. One comment will be randomly selected and winner will be notified via email.
Good luck and a thank you to all those who serve our country! I pray the Lord bless and keep you and those you love safe!
Lovies,SSD
I haven't yet seen this movie! Been looking forward to seeing it. My grandfather in law was a vet- we were able to Go back where he served in Hawaii when we were there!
Posted by: sara curran | May 14, 2015 at 01:37 PM
Look forward to watching it!
Posted by: Melissa | May 14, 2015 at 03:33 PM
I have not seen this movie yet. I want to. And I planned on purchasing it soon. I was so sad to hear all the anti- American Sniper comments. I support our troops. I thank them every chance I get. My dad was in the Navy. He NEVER told us anything about his time in war. He was very tight lipped. I imagine he did not want to share what he experienced in war. Your review makes me want to watch the movie even more. Thank you.
Posted by: kathleen taylor | May 14, 2015 at 04:11 PM
I am looking forward to see this movie.
Posted by: lori binsfeld | May 14, 2015 at 05:36 PM
The veterans that I admire most are my father-in-law, who served 38 year in the Navy and dedicated his life to protecting our freedoms. Even when he passed away a few years ago- he insisted that all Memorials go to The Wounded Warrior Project. The second is my brother-in-law, retiring after 30 years in the Army. May 23rd he will leave North Carolina, and ride across America on horseback to raise awareness of the need to help and protect our Veterans. The Ride Across America, is raising funds for the Wounded Warrior Project as well. He has a blog that he will be posting to- it's a pretty cool mission :)
Posted by: Nancy Avery | May 14, 2015 at 10:06 PM
The blog link for the Welcome Home Ride Across America is :
Rideacrossamerica.wix.com/chappell
It's amazing after 2 tours in Afghanistan and 30 years serving our country- Billy is still serving on his own time and own dime- to honor those veterans who served to protect our homeland! God bless all of our veterans:)
Posted by: Nancy Avery | May 14, 2015 at 10:35 PM
Great job Dawn!!
I admire anyone willing to put their country and those living here, ahead of their own personal desires and possibly their life. Their selflessness and bravery are beyond compare. I also greatly admire their families, spouses especially, that give so much sacrificially for their country as well. What a gift!
Posted by: melinda nelson | May 15, 2015 at 11:40 AM
I admire both my Dad and Father-in-Law who both were in military service! Both hubby and I would love to see this movie, thanks!
Posted by: Kim Reid | May 18, 2015 at 12:00 AM