Bill Maher has joined the long list of celebrities offering their opinion of American Sniper.
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According to Huffington Post, the Real Time with Bill Maher host criticized the film for its themes and depiction of real-life sniper Chris Kyle.
"Hurt Locker made $17 million because it was a little ambiguous, and thoughtful," Maher said. "And this one was just, 'American hero! He’s a psychopath patriot, and we love him.' " Maher said.
Maher then read lines from Kyle's autobiography that seem to praise war and refer to Iraquis as "savages" according to Yahoo News.
"Eisenhower once said I hate war as only a soldier who has lived it can," Maher said. "I just don't see this guy in the same league as Eisenhower. If you're a Christian, 'I hate the damn savages' doesn't seem like a Christian thing to say."
American Sniper has grossed over $200 million in the United States since its release and is nominated for six academy awards including Best Picture.