Jan 22, 2015
Why “american Sniper” Is A Coming Out Party For Patriotism
The Wrap
The New England Patriots spent this past weekend earning a spot in the Super Bowl. But many more patriots went to the movies and propelled “American Sniper” to a record-setting January box office weekend.
In doing so, they officially declared war against the likes of Michael Moore, Seth Rogen and so many liberal, peace loving, pot-smoking A-listers and Hollywood suits who, since the 1970s, have had an ambivalent, if not disdainful relationship with war movies in general, and American patriotism in particular. “American Sniper” has now given Red State (and, yes, even some Blue) moviegoers the green light to enjoy a movie with a genuine hero who served his country and fought in a righteous war.
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