The film received mostly positive reviews from critics , with the majority of praise directed towards Cooper 's lead performance and Eastwood 's direction , though it attracted some controversy over its portrayal of both the War in Iraq and of Chris Kyle . At the 87th Academy Awards , '' American Sniper '' received six nominations , including Best Picture , Best Adapted Screenplay , and Best Actor for Cooper , ultimately winning one award for Best Sound Editing
87th Academy Awards
87th Academy Awards
American Sniper