The film "Sniper": reviews and reviews

In 2014, Clint Eastwood's film The Sniper was released. The main role went to the handsome Bradley Cooper, who specifically for this role achieved the closest similarity with his stellar prototype.

The origins of the film

"Sniper" - a film about the war, so it was expected that this film will be nominated for an Oscar. At the same time, the second part of the sensational action on the motives of the book "Hunger Games" was released. Hollywood with a sinking heart was waiting for the results of the competition at the box office, and eventually the "Sniper" still took a leading position. To date, there is information that this film has collected the biggest box-office collections for 2014!

The origins of the film originated in 2012 and are due to the fact that Bradley Cooper was able to obtain the rights to film a biopic about an American sniper who was famous for his dexterity and destroyed 260 enemy militants in Iraq. The real name of the hero, played by Cooper - Chris Kyle. He entered the history of the United States as the most deadly soldier, not afraid to fight for his homeland and cover the backs of the infantry.

Particularly acute plot attributed the fact that Chris's head was declared a high award, and he became the most coveted prey by Iraqi opponents. In 2012, the hero himself was already retired in his homeland, and touched by his history, Bradley Cooper worked tirelessly on the documentation for the film.

Launch of the project

The film "Sniper", the reviews about which were collected were positive, albeit contradictory, largely due to their success story, which was the reason for the launch of the project. The project was very ambitious, and Cooper originally planned that the film should become a serious contender for the Oscar. He himself did not want to act, but thought of limiting himself to producing work. However, fate decreed otherwise.

Bradley Cooper successfully signed a contract with the studio and offered as a contender for the main role of Chris Pratt, who previously did not feature serious roles. Companions were dissatisfied with this decision and put Bradley before the choice: either he plays the main role, or the project will not wait for the launch.

The next stage on the way to creating a cinematic masterpiece of military thought was to find a director and director. It happened quickly, and soon it was announced that David Russell would do it. The press expected such a turn of events, because it would not be the first cooperation of the guys on the set, the more they both spoke about each other very warmly. However, fate decreed otherwise, and Russell never managed to create the "Sniper". Reviews of the film began to gain momentum in advance, as the next in the arena was Steven Spielberg. This happened with some delay, in May 2013, as Cooper was forced to deal with his other film projects.

Unexpected turn

"Sniper" - a film about the war, based on real events. Perhaps, this added a certain amount of karma to the film, since the painted plot had to be changed dramatically because of the tragic events that had happened. As soon as it became known that Spielberg would be the director, and the shooting began, the prototype of the main character of the film, Chris Kyle, was tragically killed by the former colleague's hand. This greatly upset all the participants in the shooting process, giving them greater confidence that the memory of the US hero must remain forever in the hearts of the Americans.

Steven Spielberg with his usual scrupulousness decided to radically change the plot, introduce new actors. This caused controversy from the film studio and companions. The negotiation process threatened to fail, because the director did not want to compromise. Subsequently, it was decided to expand the final part of the film, in order to depict Kyle's death as tragically as possible. Spielberg's ideas on the budget could be compared with a high-tech blockbuster, so, not wanting to make concessions, he was forced to leave the set, and did not start working.

Clint Eastwood - all over the head

Actor repeatedly tried himself in the role of director. He with enviable constancy asserts that each of his work is the last, and he will no longer stand on the set. However, he rather quickly agreed to lead the process of creating the forthcoming cinematic masterpiece "Sniper". The film, the actors and even the original plot did not cause Eastwood any doubts about the successful completion of the project. The idea was not to portray the war with Iraq itself, but only to illuminate the phenomenal moments from Chris Kyle's travel history. His death was decided to be promulgated in titles, so as not to leave the main storyline - a movie about a genius sniper, a loving family man, a caring husband and respected citizens of his country.

Clint Eastwood acted with the precision of a predator who had planned a sacrifice. The film crew immediately set to work. The first time the film was filmed in Los Angeles, and then the group moved to Morocco, where it was decided to shoot scenes with military actions.

Lease out

In the autumn of 2014, to be exact - in November, the film was shown in the framework of the film festival. Film critics eagerly awaited the film itself, and the opportunity to evaluate Clint Eastwood as the director of such a promising project.

As for the film critics, they one by one prophesied the project numerous awards, and also foretold that it will go down in history as one of the best military films. The film "Sniper", the reviews of which in a narrow circle foreshadowed all the laurels, in fact did not meet expectations. The matter is that, having left in December in mass hire, the tape has received only some awards in insignificant nominations that could not but upset Eastwood.

Perhaps it's all about 2014?

A little frustrated by the fate of the film, the management of the film studio released a film in mass production at the end of December, limiting itself to only three cinemas. It was unfortunate, as the box office compiled an entirely unimportant amount. January 2015 became a fateful month in the history of the film. The Oscars presentation ceremony had a positive impact on the film, as it was announced that he received 6 awards. People rushed to buy tickets, and the happy management immediately agreed on the broadcasting of the film in 35 cinemas. For three days, to the surprise of most, and Clint Eastwood, including the movie "Sniper", reviews of which flew through the world, raised $ 90 million at the box office.

For a few weeks, the story of Chris Kyle led the way in selling tickets to all of the US. In March, the world flew unheard of news! It turned out that the "Sniper" (the film), the actors, who played in it, were able to achieve the highest veneration among the audience in the team and were awarded the title of the highest grossing film by the end of 2014! Perhaps this sounds mystical, but was it really necessary to wait until the beginning of 2015 to shake all the laurels from the painstaking and scrupulous work of the crew?

What is the secret of the success of the film?

Many may think that this is just an ordinary drama, with a lot of flavored with typical for Americans pathos and heroism. Obviously, this is not quite so, because the audience's sympathy is hard to win even the titans of the cinematographic business! There are several facts. First, from the director's point of view, the film was shot, as they say, "in the bull's eye". Readers will agree that in recent years military issues and the calm situation in the world are particularly acute. If ten years ago a film for military reasons could claim awards only in the case of a high budget, first-class actors and the unmistakable work of PR people, today patriotic motives have risen to the skies. American families with special trepidation experience the constant travel of members of their families to enemy territory. Numerous terrorist acts make even residents of megacities tremble with fear, which are far from the realities of military strategy. The story of a hero who could safely hide behind the walls of the Iraqi ruins and practically not risk his own life for the sake of less trained soldiers, can not but hurt the hearts of those who knew Chris Kyle personally and especially knew how things really were.

For a long time on the lips of all Americans was the legendary American sniper. Reviews of the film are largely based on previously heard news from Iraq, where during the life of Kyle illuminated his military success. Clint Eastwood proved extremely wise in terms of not only the director, but also the PR man of his own project. Numerous patriotic symbols, flags of the USA, the so-called post-war syndrome ... All this in aggregate made the hearts of every spectator, even distant from military service, flutter.

The film "Sniper". Heritage. Reviews

Certainly, a film based on real events will go down in history as an invaluable artifact. The tragic death of Chris Kyle at the very beginning of filming made this movie even more untwisted, and the trial of his killer, the marine Eddie Ruth, added oil to the fire. Bradley Cooper's unrivaled and realistic game gave the project a special charm, showing the protagonist not only devoted to his country, but also a loving man who, for his family's sake, is ready to do anything - even to give up the cause of his whole life. However, opinions about the purity of the American soldier's intentions were divided, as in Hollywood they agreed that the screen version was very violent and much violence was shown.

The biographical drama of Clint Eastwood met a series of reproachful reviews. This put the sights of not only the director's ego, but the future of the Sniper project. Reviews of the film were in some way accusatory, calling on Eastwood to reflect on how relevant it is to represent the image of a mercenary heroic. Critics attacked the creators of the film with accusations of incorrect prioritization and immoral propaganda of war. However, how can one understand the public who, on the one hand, rejoices at the viewing, with a feeling of pride for the compatriot twice goes to the movies for the same film, and on the other - then rebukes the filmmakers in non-observance of ethical norms?

What exactly criticized the accusations against the creators of the "Sniper"?

A sharp shooter and a failed cowboy at first glance, in the opinion of Hollywood critics, seem a nice and decent guy. In fact, he is a brutal killer who went to war to lawfully kill people. Only twice the hero hesitates with making a decision: to shoot or not to shoot. In both cases, the child is at gunpoint, and then the tension of the plot is revealed. The film "Sniper", whose reviews turned into accusatory reviews, once gave the film critics an opportunity to take a particularly aggressive position when Chris still decided to shoot a child. In the eyes of the rulers of the cinematic fate, this offense looked unforgivable.

Particular indignation about the film, as well as sarcastic remarks expressed by colleague Clint Eastwood - the director Michael Moore. He tried in every possible way to ridicule the details of the script, and also publicly ridiculed the episode in the film, where soldiers call the Iraqis savages.

Russian film "Snipers: love under sight"

In Russian cinema, the theme of the difficult fate of people who have to live on the other side of the sight is also disclosed. The film "The Sniper: Love on the Sight" is a worthy interpretation of the domestic director Zinovy Roizman of how cards can lie during the war. The plot line of the serial film tells about a young guy and a girl who on the eve of the Great Patriotic War found themselves on opposite sides of the barricades and was led by enemy snipers. The main characters are in love with each other and do not suspect that they will soon have to part. Being very young, they, like all romantics, dreamed of a long life together and did not believe in any way that something could separate them. It turned out that the war had put everything in its place.

Russian film in its glow and emotional color resembles the American film "Sniper". The hero of resistance to the Iraqi militants Chris dreams of the end of the war, hoping that he will be able to protect his family from the horrors that can come from enemy terrorist attacks. Young Katya and Sasha, the heroes of Russian cinema, are sure that the war will not affect them and their feelings for each other. In the end, both films show the viewer that cruelty and murder have an impact on everyone, and in the end they all will have to endure a difficult period of self-identification after the end of hostilities.

Whose sniper was before?

In 2012, the premiere of the action film "Sniper 2. Tungus" took place in the Russian film distribution, the prototype of the main character was a sharp and clever sniper, on account of which there were 360 dead Germans. The action takes place during the Second World War, and the main characters are inexperienced archers, who are trained by a local sniper named Tungus. This is another military history, revealing all the complexities of soldiers during the execution of combat missions.

The film "Sniper 2" is Russian to the heart of every hero, but this does not prevent to draw a parallel between him and the sensational film, shot based on Iraqi hostilities, such as the film "Sniper". Reviews about it are much more angry than about the analogous in Russia. Perhaps this is due to the peculiarities of the mentality of different peoples or to the fact that it is impossible to depict the Second World War without violence and cruelty. However, film critics do not make a comparison between the paintings, despite their obvious similarity.