American Sniper:
For this book a movie would make the most sense. There isn't really much to go off of for a series due to the fact there is only one book to base any information off of. One of the most important scenes to be kept is probably when he returns home from the seals. Obviously this would be towards the end of the movie, but this marks a huge milestone in Chis Kyle's life and the movie would not be an accurate representation of the book if the movie portrayed him never leaving the seals.
Another important moment that can not be left out is when Ryan was shot. This must be kept for many reasons, first of all because Chis says "nothing I've experienced in Iraq had ever affected me like this." This fired Chris up to go into action and could ultimately be a great way to connect to the audience of the movie and not make it seem like Chris is just shooting people without any reason or sense of morals.
The last element that needs to be included is the birth of his first born. This gives Chris a sense of purpose as to why he stays home at the end of the book. It shows that military men can have a life outside of war, like most military men do. It keeps the character true to who he needs to be in the movie to who he is in the book. Without this, he will come off as not human and lacking in some manner.
Another possible moment is actually the first moment in the book, located in the prologue, is the moment Chris Kyle shoots a women who has a grenade. This moment would be the perfect moment to introduce the audience to the book and what it has to offer. They know right away he is a Navy SEAL and they know he has an important role in the movie.
As far as cuts go, Chris Kyle's training is un important. What his training has to offer can be captured with scenes from his battles and fights. To show his willpower, determination and a want to be a SEAL, doesn't mean his training needs to be shown. All these attributes can easily be shown in another scene that is perhaps more important to the plot of the book.
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