I went into this movie knowing the hype and hoping it half lived up to it. All I can say is it shattered all my expectations. Clint Eastwood was the perfect director and the depth of character portrayed by Bradley Cooper was phenomenal. By far one of Cooper's best performances! I don't cry often in movies but I was teary-eyed at the end. This heartwarming yet heartbreaking story of America's most lethal sniper paints the picture of a grisly war hero who has to cope with the ever present realities of war from the home front. A definite must watch at least once!