American Sniper (TBC) – starring Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller and Kyle Gallner, directed by Clint Eastwood
Clint Eastwood has done it again. The movie veteran has taken another true story and portrayed it in an honest and visceral light.
American Sniper tells the story of wannabe cowboy turned Navy SEAL Chris Kyle (Cooper) and his heroic efforts during a tour in Iraq. This movie, just like Eastwood’s famed cowboy character Harry, is dirty.
Racking up a record kill count of Taliban militants, Kyle is honourably discharged from the US Navy and returns home to face his toughest battle yet. The reality of war sets in and family life and urban living turn the Texan hero into a quivering wreck.
American Sniper is already causing a stir ahead of the Academy Awards this February, with Cooper and Eastwood up for some big awards including lead actor, best director and best film, respectively.
Cooper has no doubt shaken off his Hangover ties – even more so after Silver Linings Playbook – and his raw and gritty performance will have audiences feeling nothing but compassion for his character.
American Sniper sneaks into cinemas Thursday 22nd January.
also opening
Mortdecai (TBA)
In search of a stolen painting – rumoured to contain a code to a bank account filled with Nazi gold – Charles Mortdecai, a flamboyant art dealer, goes in search of the painting to help Queen and country – and maybe himself. Starring Johnny Depp and Gwyneth Paltrow.
Baby (Hindi) (TBA)
An officer recruited to form a covert counter intelligence unit gets more than he bargained for after a routine mission: the discovery of an organisation determined to bring the world to its knees. Along with his team, the officer battles with criminals to save the world. Starring Akshay Kumar, directed by Neeraj Pandey.
Wolf Creek 2 (18+)
While exploring the outback of Australia, another group of tourists become the victims of serial killer Mick Taylor. They clearly didn’t watch the first movie… Starring John Jarrat and Ryan Corr, directed by Greg Mclean.
