Examining American Sniper’s breakthrough success

Clint Eastwood’s American Sniper has smashed box office records, and picked up Oscar nods.

So how did it happen?

This article contains spoilers for American Sniper.

Even with a title likeAmerican Sniper, the film has transcended the home crowd.

So, how did this happen?

The last minute decision to expand into IMAX screens could only have been a boon too.

Back in the present, he takes the shot and kills the child and his mother.

It is about a true hero, family and patriotism.

He also called it the first real superhero film.

Instead, the film sets up villains who wouldnt be out of place in a comic book fantasy movie.

Amongst the candidates in this years Best Picture category, this is the most pro-America contender.

Unwittingly or not,American Sniperemulates the basest lack of complication for which comic book movies often cop flak.