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Clint Eastwoods American Sniper the Oscar-nominated military film that stars Bradley Cooper as Navy SEAL sharpshooter Chris Kyle continues to do big business at the box office and isexpected to pass the $250 million mark over Super Bowl weekend, according to industry estimates.

The R-rated biopic is on a remarkable paceas it approaches its third weekendin theaters. It also grabbed six Academy Awards nominations, including one for best picture and another for Cooper, whose performance as Chris Kyle earned him a best actor nod.

This film was never trying to be a blockbuster, but its performing like one, Rentrak analystPaul Dergarabedian told Variety. And theres continuing controversy about it, which never hurts.

On RedState, Erick Erickson noted: The greatest thing about American Sniper is this its box office take shows the ninnies, for now, remain a minority. Rush Limbaugh called the box office success an extension of the November elections.

The film, which tells the story of the deadliest sniper in U.S.history, has stirred old debates about the Iraq War and Kyles celebrated career and unverifiable legacy.

Heres a look at some of whats been said so far about the movie and the marksman, who was fatally shot in 2013 by veteran Eddie Routh.

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Michelle Obama: This movie reflects the complex journeys that our men and women in uniform endure.

Nicole Wallace, on The View: Theres a reason this movie is touching such a chord. I think its telling a truth that no ones told. This movie is perfection.

Chris Kyles friend, on Hannity: There is an inherent anti-military bias in Hollywood.And I think if Hollywood could just get past that bias, youd see more military blockbusters that celebrate American exceptionalism, selfless service, honor and integrity on the battlefield.

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