American Sniper

From director Clint Eastwood comes American Sniper, starring Bradley Cooper as Chris Kyle, the most lethal sniper in U.S. military history.  But there was much more to him than his skill as a sharpshooter. U.S. 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 SEAL creed to "leave no man behind." But upon returning to his wife, Taya Renae Kyle (Sienna Miller), and kids, Chris finds that it is the war he can't leave behind.

WOW!!!  This movie was awesome.  Very intense.  Very real.  Very honest.  I've always liked Bradley Cooper but his acting was more impressive in this than in anything he has done prior.   I knew it was a true story but due to my blissful ignorance didn't know the details.  Wish I did now because I was floored at the end of it.  This movie did such an amazing job of capturing the truly selfless soldier that protects and serves our country.  If I were to go back and adjust the Best of 2014 movies, this would make the top three.

I could go on and on about how great this movie.  Instead you should just go see it.  I give it my must see stamp.