Posted on Jan 29, 2015
Here's What Moviegoers in Baghdad Think of 'American Sniper'
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Some people watching were just concentrating, but others were screaming 'F***, shoot him! He has an IED, don't wait for permission!!'" Mohammed laughed, recounting the film's many tense scenes when U.S. Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle, played by Bradley Cooper, radios in for authorization to take out a potential threat in his crosshairs.
The film, set during the U.S.-led occupation of Iraq and released on Christmas Day, hit nerves in the United States immediately. Some critics and commentators lauded it as patriotic and unflinching; others dismissed it as reductionist and racist.
http://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/heres-what-moviegoers-baghdad-think-american-sniper-n295901
The film, set during the U.S.-led occupation of Iraq and released on Christmas Day, hit nerves in the United States immediately. Some critics and commentators lauded it as patriotic and unflinching; others dismissed it as reductionist and racist.
http://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/heres-what-moviegoers-baghdad-think-american-sniper-n295901
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Something to consider here. The feedback from the release of American Sniper in Baghdad is very mixed. Some locations in the city actually pulled the movie from screens after a week of play. Here are some interesting quotes from local Iraqis in this USA Today report.
"I love watching war movies because especially now they give me the strength to face ISIS"
"The sniper, he has a chance to hit the child and his mother in their foot or anywhere without killing them, but he didn't because he's bloodthirsty like all the American troops."
When asked if he thought the movie was racist or anti-Arab — a charge made by some critics in the West — he replied, "No, why? The sniper was killing terrorists, the only thing that bothered me was when he said he didn't know anything about the Quran!"
With the current threat of ISIS in the region, I could expect it to be in some ways a source of inspiration and pride in fighting for those who stand with you in combat. Protecting your family and country in arms. This all depends on how pro American your views are. I can also see why there would be much hostility over the movie.
Curious to hear how everyone expected this movie to be received.
CPT Aaron Kletzing SPC (Join to see) SFC Mark Merino MAJ Laurie H. Maj (Join to see) Lt Col (Join to see) MAJ George Hamilton SSG Robert Burns SMSgt Minister Gerald A. Thomas
"I love watching war movies because especially now they give me the strength to face ISIS"
"The sniper, he has a chance to hit the child and his mother in their foot or anywhere without killing them, but he didn't because he's bloodthirsty like all the American troops."
When asked if he thought the movie was racist or anti-Arab — a charge made by some critics in the West — he replied, "No, why? The sniper was killing terrorists, the only thing that bothered me was when he said he didn't know anything about the Quran!"
With the current threat of ISIS in the region, I could expect it to be in some ways a source of inspiration and pride in fighting for those who stand with you in combat. Protecting your family and country in arms. This all depends on how pro American your views are. I can also see why there would be much hostility over the movie.
Curious to hear how everyone expected this movie to be received.
CPT Aaron Kletzing SPC (Join to see) SFC Mark Merino MAJ Laurie H. Maj (Join to see) Lt Col (Join to see) MAJ George Hamilton SSG Robert Burns SMSgt Minister Gerald A. Thomas
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