With its recent theatrical release, “American Sniper” has caused controversy on social media.

The Clint Eastwood directed movie stars Bradley Cooper as real life Navy SEAL, Chris Kyle, who claims the most kills in U.S. history (160 confirmed). “American Sniper” is based on the autobiography of the same name, in which Chris Kyle talks about his time serving his country.

“’American Sniper’ kind of reminds me of the movie that’s showing in the third act of ‘Inglorious Basterds’,” actor Seth Rogen tweeted Sunday.

The tweet caused conversation on Twitter and Facebook, and many blogs have since discussed whether the movie celebrates a hero or a killer. Marshall University students also had mixed reactions to critiques of the film.

“I don’t agree with them for the most part,” said sophomore Chelsie Cooper. “The only thing was the family was a little upset about how they made his younger brother seem weaker than him.”

Other students had not seen negative comments.

Rogen later clarified his tweets saying he was not comparing the two, but that it just reminded him of the scene.

Even though “American Sniper” was criticized, it is breaking box office records. It grossed more than $105 million in four days making it the top-grossing film to premier in January beating out “Avatar” and “The Passion of the Christ.” The movie played in select areas starting Dec. 25, since then it has grossed nearly $119 million.

“American Sniper” was also nominated for six Academy Awards including Best Picture, Actor in a Leading Role, Film Editing, Sound Editing, Sound Mixing and Writing (Adapted Screenplay).

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