American Sniper, the Oscar-winning war drama starring Bradley Cooper and directed by Clint Eastwood, will leave Netflix on 5 November, prompting fans to praise the film as a masterpiece.
The 2014 film, based on the 2012 memoir by Chris Kyle, Scott McEwen and Jim DeFelice, follows Navy S.E.A.L. sniper Chris Kyle, whose accuracy saves lives on the battlefield and turns him into a legend. Back home after four tours of duty, he finds it is the war he cannot leave behind.
Cast and Box Office Success
Sienna Miller plays the female lead alongside Cooper, with Luke Grimes, Jake McDorman, Cory Hardrict, Kevin Lacz, Navid Negahban and Keir O'Donnell in supporting roles. The film took $547 million worldwide against a production budget of around $59 million.
American Sniper received six Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Actor for Cooper, and won an Oscar for Best Sound Editing.
Critical and Fan Reception
Critics have compared the film favourably to other war classics. One review said: "It's not often that a movie can spur a reaction from both the heart and the mind, and this film does just that." Another noted: "American Sniper does the near impossible, celebrating the warrior spirit while refusing to look away from the chaos it generates."
Fans have been equally enthusiastic. One viewer wrote: "An intense and gripping war movie with powerful performances, realistic combat scenes, and an emotional story. A must-watch for war movie lovers!" Another posted on IMDb: "Everything about this film is perfect, the sound editing, the acting, the action sequences are perfect. This film is a masterpiece."
American Sniper remains available to stream on Netflix until 4 November.
