Bradley Cooper as Chris Kyle in "American Sniper."
( Photo: Warner Bros. )
Posted on 01/29/2015 1:50:37 PM PST by TexasCajun
Moviegoers in Baghdad were on the edge of their seats while watching “American Sniper” — as the controversial war drama thrilled audiences in Iraq, where much of the film is set.
“When the sniper was hesitating to shoot [the child holding the RPG in the film’s first scene], everyone was yelling, ‘Just shoot him!’” Gaith Mohammed told the Global Post, adding that his theater was packed.
“Some people watching were just concentrating, but others were screaming, ‘F-ck, shoot him! He has an IED, don’t wait for permission!!’” Since the movie’s release, many people have objected to the film’s portrayal of Navy SEAL Chris Kyle — a man who described Iraqis as “savages” in his memoir.
But despite the debatable subject matter, audiences turned out in droves at the upscale Mansour Mall for one short week to see the Clint Eastwood biopic, the Global Post reported Thursday.
(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...
This author also mistakenly says Kyle said Iraqis were savages.
Bradley Cooper as Chris Kyle in "American Sniper."
( Photo: Warner Bros. )
Sad when even the Iraqi’s can see how stupid it is to ask permission to kill a terrorist.
Heroes like Chris Kyle get more respect from foreign countries than from the former Governor of Minnesota and all of the occupants of the ‘White Hut’ put together.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/3251886/posts
Bookmark
BTW, that image illustrates one of the few occasions when it is appropriate to wear one’s ballcap backwards.
I quite clearly remember the word “savages” from the book, repeatedly. Kyle may have meant Al Qaeda or other lowlifes, many of whom were nonetheless Iraqi. I’m sure he didn’t paint all Iraqis with that brush.
There’s some pretty wicked and accurate product placement in that movie.
Remington 700, WileyX, etc.
They certainly didn’t try to hide what sort of gear was being used, by either side.
Considering what the people of that country have experienced at the hands of some of their countrymen, from Saddam to ISIS, most of them would probably consider the term savages as too mild.
Mr. Nail, meet Mr. Hammer.
....the other one is when you are a catcher on a baseball team. Otherwise it is a chinrest for your homo boyfriend.....
That’s what I expected. Thanks for the citation.
I own both..........and many brands more.
Actually, he did. I clearly remember from the book “I don’t give a damn about the Iraqi people I never have and I never will. I was there to protect American soldiers”
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.