Watch a Sniper Scene From ‘Civil War’ | Anatomy of a Scene

In this sequence from the writer and director Alex Garland’s latest film, “Civil War,” about a modern-day conflict that has broken out in America, journalists making their way to Washington, D.C., stumble across a field set up with Christmas decorations. But the situation couldn’t be less festive. A sniper is set up in a house on a hill above the field. And men in uniform are trying to take the sniper down.
Discussing the scene and its surrealist imagery in his narration, Garland said that in scouting locations, he and his crew came across decorations that were intact more or less as you see them in the film. He said they initially belonged to “a guy who’d put on a winter wonderland festival. People had not dug his winter wonderland festival and he’d gone bankrupt. And he decided just to leave everything just strewn around on a farmer’s field.”
Garland’s aim for the sequence, he said, was to show that “when things get extreme, the reasons why things got extreme no longer become relevant. And the knife edge of the problem is all that really remains relevant.”
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[@williamhornabrook8081]

If there's a sound design award for movies, I nominate this movie. Incredibly punchy sounds.

[@MileyCyrusSwollenGums]

Absolutely the gunshot sounds, legit sounded like they were real in IMAX.

[@tadstertrolley7770]

Too loud

[@gjaram]

These shoot-out sound effects reminded me of another GREAT movie with amazing sound effects from gun-fire....the best cops and robbers bank-heist movie "HEAT" starring Robert De Niro and Al Pacino. That shootout in Downtown Los Angeles with gunfire echoing off the buildings was intense. Seeing CIVIL WAR in IMAX reminded me of HEAT.

[@MrRichMurphy]

Dems already chant “☠️,,,” YT will erase comments with facts. They will leave out. Dems know terrorists are coming across the border flown to sanctuary states by JB. That will make a huge difference. Why it will 🇺🇸 & Dems. TX would never join up with CA. Dems have Stockholm syndrome. “We deserve to drink the Kool/Aide” they don’t want peace. If people are just gonna wait till they’re told it will be too late. Dems openly hate 🇺🇸. The Blk communities Dems flood with illegals. Will greatly effect. It will be forced. You take away half the country’s rights to vote. By pulling from ballots, arresting political opponents, weaponized FBI/DOJ. It’s defending against fascism & the collapse of the country.

[@Michael-yw5me]

@@tadstertrolley7770 thats how gunshots actually sound

[@Southlander1000]

As a photographer, I absolutely loved the stills used in this movie. I loved the cinematography. I loved how the sound played into each scene so well. It was just incredibly well done. As a gun owner, I deeply appreciated that the AR-15/M-4 shots were full volume. A lot of people just don't understand how loud they are. They also don't understand that every gun does not sound the same. The best part of the movie was that the politics didn't matter. You could decide if the good guys, the bad guys, or nobody really won -- or if it was just simply irrelevant. The whole meaning of the movie is really found in Jessie's story and that made the whole movie worth watching. I can't wait to watch it again after it hits the streams. I'll probably buy the movie.

[@hellcatdave1]

Just a generic gunshot sound effect. Not even the real rifles muzzle report.

[@Southlander1000]

@@hellcatdave1 That's basically true of all movies, but unlike many movies, they didn't use the same sample for everything. The M2HB sounds VERY different from the M4, etc. In many movies, you can almost talk over gunfire, which simply isn't happening in real life, you absolutely have to yell and that was conveyed in the volume of the SFX. No, it wasn't perfect, but it was much better than most.

[@rbagas3457]

@@hellcatdave1 please explain more about your perspective, as the other said it is not generic and genuine work of sound engineering. If not then you just pretend you know something better than the sound designer.

[@vanimaladventures]

the movie was great. i am a no critic but from a veteran; they really nailed the sound engineering. IMAX really worth the price.

[@SurgicalJust0n6838]

IMO the movie was certainly interesting, fantastic sound design for sure and the rifles sounded realistic

[@FishareFriendsNotFood972]

Amazed that this scene was found instead of set directed

[@al28854]

A24 film studio is about promoting 'independent' style filmmaking.

[@rosemadder5547]

As an Appalachian, I'm not surprised at all 😂

[@uss_04]

A generation of memes mentally had me add “Captain America” to “Civil War”

[@haitiansensation509-paup]

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[@otarimuradishvili5540]

Captain America is split now, conflicted. It adds up perfectly 👌

[@wtfdtreats]

the fruity snipers scene was hilarious

[@timburns1499]

They are mad that other sniper in the house shot their gerbils.

[@shanebriggs1039]

Hilarious? Really?

[@ruck27]

Ya scene looked cool in previews but in the movie was a bit strange. Didn’t make a whole lot of sense.

[@shanebriggs1039]

Take my word for it, its crap

[@firmanimad]

​@@shanebriggs1039nah

[@folarinosibodu]

This might be the first time that I have seen the movie before the Anatomy of a Scene. Saw an advanced imax in Toronto.

[@BluNoodles-ic5fi]

Loved the sound, In iMax

[@folarinosibodu]

@@BluNoodles-ic5fi Except for when it cut from a an extremely quiet scene at night to the day scene with extremely loud shooting that almost blew my ear drums out. But yes the end gun battle is prob my fav gun battle in history.

[@tdog9668]

Watched it in imax last night and it was amazing. Even to this moment I can’t get how wrong and weird it felt watching American uniforms fighting American uniforms . That was such an eerie feeling

[@maynard3legs]

It's disgusting.

[@calebh7902]

Its an eerie feeling because it's not that far off from reality. Chose this day whom you will serve.

[@gjaram]

@@calebh7902 - Unfortunately you are more right than I want it to be.

[@gjaram]

Especially seeing the 2 star patches of the American Flag. Took me a second to figure out why......CA, TX

[@LuisHernandez-so3cu]

I felt that, especially when soldiers are gunning down secret service

[@JohnDoe-yu6sr]

After watching it in IMAX I seriously can't get this movie out of my head!

[@roybatty6368]

why?

[@GeneralChurch]

same here but for me, a few different scenes were just so intense and disturbing that they stuck with me for days.

[@hellenmburugu8704]

dude is the movie out yet

[@GeneralChurch]

@@hellenmburugu8704 came out this past Thursday in the US

[@mattiethesurfer]

Did we watch the same movie? It’s horrible.

[@Mystic_luck29]

This movie was amazing it felt so real. I feel like this could happen in real life

[@Imakebootysclap]

it was goodish okish, not amazing

[@vincentvega5686]

happen in real life like in nov 2024? lol

[@Neutronism7]

This is the problem

[@FromRootsToRadicals]

It does and has happened many times…

[@zaurakdigis]

There was very little story line, no mention of reason. A bunch of snipits and a disjointed story line. It was a loser of a movie that dragged on for an hour before much and even then, why? Sure you have morons in this country but it does matter why because no why just makes it gratitutous violence. The just say a civil war is going on, horrible movie.

[@aboutthisproduct7674]

This movie was truly American by a British man.

[@keypeng4164]

Idris Elbs has entered the chat

[@rexbanner8999]

Nah. You're delusional.

[@gurZii776]

Don't forget that your origins and ethnicity are english or from other britain's nations, redneck boy.

[@aletheiai]

These "anatomies" are helpful for deciding which movies are worth watching versus those that are best avoided.

[@mattjack3983]

I usually just watch the movie. If I don't like it, I turn it off and watch something else

[@aletheiai]

@@mattjack3983 Ah, the joys of streaming! On the other hand, forewarning helps me to avoid subscribing to a streaming service *in order* to watch a particular movie.

[@maxalburg5665]

I always thought the most realistic portrayal of a current day Civil War was Euel Arden’s novel, Down Here in the Warmth. Great book. How can you go wrong with Militia on the streets of Manhattan. INCLUDING snipers.

[@fuzzywuzzy1355]

Thank you very much for the recommendation. I've been looking for literature similar to this theme

[@omniframe8612]

Thanks! I feel like this film could’ve been longer to play with the idea more.

[@joeedge576]

I wonder how the 'militia' would fair against the 'gangs' in NYC ... or any other big city ? ?

[@jaybartgis5148]

Just saw it in theaters. I thought to myself in the theater while watching it: "i can just tell this is going to be a classic"

[@jordanarehart217]

This is the film's "Do Lung Bridge" scene from Apocalypse Now. The surrealism. The Christmas lights. The leaderless soldiers fighting an unseen enemy. The feeling that we've crossed the threshold of any sense of sanity or order.

[@HighStrangeDrifter]

Thank you. I feel like people are mad that it’s not a spelled out A vs B conflict. Much of the film is showing you the side conflicts where people are using the war to extract their own justice. The convenience store guy talking about the looter, said I went to High School with him and he didn’t talk to me much then…

[@mondaymotivator_]

Civil War is not out of the question in the future if Americans continue to act like children in politics. American politics can be summarized as such: "If I can't have my way, then nobody can have their way"

[@oelricaoc4002]

Politicians have no incentive to compromise since the savage tribalism of their supporters would promptly get rid of them if they tried. US society and politics has become a zero sum game and that will lead to ever-worsening conflict.

[@ikik1648]

As a foreign student observing your politics, I worry about America. It feels like the end of the Heian period, just before the outbreak of the Genpei War

[@2dtesseract]

Something I love about the movie is using the Boogaloo movement’s attire and demeanor to depict Loyalist Forces. The Western Forces have a more militant attire which seems more “American” even though they are technically the rebellion in the movie. It really makes you as a viewer get confused over which side you’re “supposed to support”. Which only benefits (one of) the point(s) of the movie: the good guys are the victors, regardless of what their cause is

[@drugsarebad97]

That’s cuz all the boogaloo boys are just feds tryna start civil unrest

[@aperez5360]

Wait, so the Boogaloos were fighting WF in that one scene? I thought they were fighting the loyalists, but i ddidnt see the two star insignia on anyone. Great movie, regardless

[@thelegendsrtru]

Really enjoyed this movie, and this scene got a laugh out loud reaction

[@user-dk2us6jc8d]

This was my favorite scene.... really nailed home the point! 😂

[@schmiedepaul4766]

Awesome movie Alex

[@elle50472]

We watched the movie and definitely recommend. The acting is a superb.

[@clwmiller1]

Wears Ghillie suit…dies hair bright colors…🙄

[@tackydock990]

Ghille suits usually have hoods they don’t have theirs on

[@Elliesbow]

Seriously tho. This movie had so much potential.

[@wintermute_309]

Because there's christmas decorations around them

[@jhwi]

reporter asked to french legion soldier: "what is your feeling when you killed someone?" he answered a little recoil!

[@MileyCyrusSwollenGums]

"They ask me" how can you sleep at night"... I tell them "I just close my eyes"

[@jhwi]

@@MileyCyrusSwollenGums what did you expect?

[@joeedge576]

The actual question was: 'What's the FIRST thing you feel when you shoot someone' . . . Answer: 'The recoil'...

[@L3GIT349]

Haven't watched the film yet so I don't know if this comment is referring to a line from the movie or something else, but in the case of the former, I think this is a reference to Simo Hayha.

[@jhwi]

@@L3GIT349 He is the reference, with a score of approximatly 500...

[@LoveFactorySweatShop]

I was the in the Army. In IMAX, the gunshots sound real AF.

[@vikingmedic8107]

"I got good news..."

[@johncontreras2327]

I saw this movie yesterday. (Chef’s kiss) wonderful flick

[@BrotherBroosh]

The shot of the sniper with his rifle looks like the quickplay screen in mwII

[@johnnyv.5142]

Everything about this film was top shelf, but that very disturbing scene with Jesse Plemens sent chills down my spine! Because this film is not only escapist entertainment, but possibly visionary!

[@TurtleStranger]

This scene was my favorite part of the entire movie

[@valmid5069]

*Plot:* after events of Captain America Civil War; California and Texas declare war on President Ron Swanson after raiding Bunker Hill, the Alamo, and Harpers Ferry causing Finno Korean Hyperwar veterans Uncle Sam and Lady Liberty to serve in Second, Third, and Fourth American Civil Wars with awarded valor and perspectives ever since serving in WW3 and WW4

[@Wordisbondo]

This scene was great. The whole movie was great

[@firehacker179]

Bro watch this movie in IMAX. Such a completely different and surreal feeling.

[@liammgill]

I love the use of chromatic aberration to signify Lee's disoociation at first and Jessie's by the end.

[@CalebRoenigk]

I love this effect too and I love the final moment of transference

[@FishareFriendsNotFood972]

The second half was the best half

[@charlesburns7391]

Yeah, the first half was kind of weird. I don't know exactly why, but the movie is just a million times better once Jesse Plemons shows up

[@duckofdeath3266]

@@charlesburns7391 The first half was snippets of how some people choose to cope with society dissolving in war. It's pretty much a modern variation of Apocalypse now, with a much louder ending. No long speech by "the madman", which is a bit more realism, I guess?

[@ronhung123]

the frame where kirsten dunst lying on the ground facing us reminds me of the scene from the virgin suicides by sofia coppola

[@jlew6890]

Sniper in the house so the opposition sets up their hide in plain view, straight in line with the front of the house? 😂

[@CowboyTech]

The spotter was moving his head. That tells the other sniper where this sniper is and then kills him or both.

[@nottrash9034]

I went into this film eyerolling about how Texas and California could unite under any circumstance, fictional or not but none of that mattered by the time we reached this scene.

[@johnnymidnight2982]

Christmas Camo.

[@Waynes-xt9gr]

I watched that movie on Tuesday.....after seeing it, tbh...I have ONE correction for this movie, there are 3 (THREE) Journalists (2 reporters and the female, Lee). The young "ambitious" gal is a "press wannabe".....Lee does her job professionally, but the young lady is daring and wants that Pulitzer Prize shot! At the end, in the office, she takes a risky move that "costs" Lee her life.... Remember also, while Lee is shooting digital, this gal is using her dad's camera, a Nikon FM2, a FILM camera.....

[@RomeoRehn]

Why do you spoil without any warning a brand new movie?

[@user-ib1mc8uz4u]

PREDICTIVE PROGRAMMING.

[@ianskelton5529]

Hearing protection is a suggestion I guess. It’d be funny if the entire movie’s audio was ringing after the first couple gunshots

[@onem4040]

I have to ask: is this "anatomy of a scene" format sponsored by the movies showcased here? Like is it genuine or is it promotional content I can't tell

[@raminMTL]

Rule of thumb for youtube: everything and everyone is trying to sell you something. For better or worse (most cases worse)

[@Blashmack]

Usually when content about a movie comes out around the time the movie is released, it is promotional content. This is nice, though.

[@NateGH36O]

This is promotional. I mean I’m sure the NYT doesn’t just let any movie do this type of scene analysis but this is clearly paid for lol

[@dabrams84]

The New York Times is a newspaper and newspapers have an Arts and Entertainment section. So, this video is an accompaniment to the Arts and Entertainment section for the digital age.

[@gregory-of-tours]

It's part of the promotional circuit of the film where actors and directors go around to various media outlets, but unlikely paid for. Arts and entertainment reporting have a symbiotic relationship with arts and entertainment. NYT gets views by producing good content and they get access to the director because it promotes his movie.

[@WORLD8NSH5KNIGHT1]

This was an incredible film. For me, it carries two main messages; the dangers frontline journalists often face and the path the US could be heading down if moderate voices do not prevail

[@trpool77]

No spotter ever laid on top of the shooter. Ever.

[@baandoptager]

No one ever puts away their xmas decorations in the US. Disarray is a kind word.

[@josephmclennan1229]

A sniper would not make themselves a bigger target by dying there hair

[@apacheoperator3207]

He's not a sniper. He's a guy, who happenes to have the gear. Notice his nails are painted too. These aren't military men.

[@timburns1499]

San Francisco Forces

[@rzr2ffe325]

Wear camo everywhere but your head. Very Hollywood of them.

[@chihigonazo]

I'd also literally rather be wearing blue jeans and a flannel if it means I got a helmet and eye protection

[@HighStrangeDrifter]

I would argue among Christmas decorations, they need more glitter, less camo.

[@Maria-fe4vh]

I’ll watch this movie. Seems interesting

[@ChrisKat]

Why do you hear the gunshot before the bullet zip or hit?

[@KonaLife]

There’s something called the sound barrier. Look it up.

[@swaggery]

Artistic decision. If the impact shot is sooner it feels awkward for me thinking about it.

[@ChrisKat]

@@KonaLife unless he’s shooting .300 blackout or something, the bullet goes faster than the sound barrier, so you’d hear the zip and the hit before the gunshot reaches the characters.

[@inoapostate9495]

I'd assume their opponents are using subsonic ammunition. It's actually a fairly smart thing to do if you're doing counter-sniper work.

[@elipetrou9308]

@@inoapostate9495why’s that? I don’t know much about guns

[@scrapwood]

Bill Dautrieve’s Christmas wonderland

[@MileyCyrusSwollenGums]

One of the best movies I've ever seen and I've seen alot.

[@josephcioppa1943]

so says the pangender person

[@mattiethesurfer]

Uh…. The new Civil War movie? I literally saw it two hours ago. Should be called “Press”. It’s a typical leftist film. So boring. I’ve never left a movie and was so close, but kept waiting for action. Then when “action” came it was typical anti-white Hollywood propaganda. So boring too. Excruciatingly long and boring scenes with no sound at all.

[@jamesmarkov9570]

Or Christmas in a southern climate. Here in south Texas it’s hot like summer in December

[@graywind4326]

I like that she is using a 40 year old camera the no modern photojournalist would use because they have no way move the photos to whomever would use them without the infrastructure required to develop film. Scan or print the film and then get it in useable form. Not to mention create duplicates of all their work to hide or send out via couriers.

[@dougretter]

Leica was, and is, the best.

[@McSand67]

Did anyone ever catch a glimpse of the sniper, everything moved so fast I never caught it

[@Kalbee]

“Why are they tip to butt?” **sees painted fingernails** “oooohhhhh”

[@bratsson]

The sound from the shot arrives faster than the bullet? 😅

[@vikthorcafe7]

Civil War at the 2025 Oscars Best script Best sound Best photography Best actress Best Supporting Actor Best edition Best direction

[@TommyMVSERVTI]

I’d be surprised if it’s even eligible for the 2025 Golden Globes, not saying it doesn’t deserves nominations, it absolutely does

[@mattfransen1551]

This movie was just a propaganda piece, it doesn’t deserve anything.

[@mattiethesurfer]

Civil War? Must be paid comments because I just saw it after being excited for months, purchasing my ticket ahead of time. Should be called “Press” not Civil War. Anti-white, anti-conservative, DEI film with at least half of the film on silence following POC press in their truck. Such a boring movie. If this movie wins any nominations I would laugh.

[@mattiethesurfer]

@@TommyMVSERVTInominations for what?

[@stanseawa]

Propaganda about what? This is not political, religious, race, gender it's about us. Stop...and think for a minute. You might see yourself in one of the scenes 🇺🇸🇵🇱🇺🇦

[@benjaminkitchen6257]

Why the two soldiers hade colorful paints on their heads

[@geoafe66]

Watch this movie

[@eddiethecounsel]

Where and how did he get the idea for the 300 Canadian for half a tank scene

[@brianpeterson5559]

It may yet come to this

[@gfan003]

Smart way of filming, using stuff That is already there.

[@keithbarrett8629]

As a former photojournalist….NO way would you be dragging around a BIG, white telephoto like that, in a combat area…it would be taped up or spray painted….

[@vinylsquad7776]

just saw it today

[@dabrams84]

Did you enjoy it?

[@tg-dg1zr]

@@dabrams84 I’m a GWOT veteran (Afghanistan & Syria) this is my new favorite war movie. I almost had to leave the theater it was horrifically disturbing but unbelievably poignant

[@anrede8495]

Watched the movie in cinema yesterday. Unfortunately, it does not feel like an anti-war movie. Yes, the movie shows atrocities of war, but for most of these scenes the viewer had no time to connect to the victims. Most of the times, the movie feels like an action flick that fails to portray how devastating civil war would be to America.

[@danh1077]

Why are the soldiers hair multicolored and the sniper is wearing nail polish? Were they in the middle of a rave when the war broke out?

[@Annihilate3275]

I was wondering the same thing. Looks ridiculous.

[@Lockbar]

I am a army veteran. The entire film looks childish. An urban dwellers (who hate fly-over country) dream of what war looks like.

[@tg-dg1zr]

@@Lockbar whered you get your CIB

[@xbox360mic]

@@Annihilate3275looks so cool

[@xbox360mic]

because this movie is stressing everyone doing their own thing regardless of if they are involved in the fighting or not

[@benjaminkitchen6257]

God help us We are close to a civil war

[@vincentvega5686]

oh, so this is a christmas movie like die hard 😉

[@svdagoat7972]

Florida FTW

[@stephengoodwin6403]

just like what Hillary experienced in Yugoslavia,that brave woman

[@roundrock63]

And she did it for us!!

[@stephengoodwin6403]

@@roundrock63 ,lol

[@bruhjoem]

Half this video is about christmas decorations

[@ninjawizard4565]

2:29 The spotter's cover is still on. Come on guys. Great movie otherwise.

[@Jennieturnsmeon]

The movie was like a trailer for January 2025

[@hyperfeen]

Bit of a weird subject for this series, no? At least this scene is - Garland doesn't seem to have anything to say about it. He didn't even write the symbology into the script - it was happenstance. This feels like a sponsored bit.

[@Hack_The_Planet_]

Not everything has to be deeper than what it is. This is all about uneasy alliances, unknown actors in armed conflicts with dubious intentions. The soldiers they meet are nondescript beyond the fatigues, who are they? Who is their unit fighting for? Who is the guy shooting at them and why? Nobody knows. The larger factions such as the “WF” and the “FA” don’t seem to be in direct conflict but smaller splintered factions within their territories do. This scene perfectly encapsulates the fog of war.

[@KonaLife]

Yeah, and Garland is a bit of hack. Number one, he’s British. The fact that he is and making a movie about an American civil war irks me somehow. Ex-Machina was a good movie, but Annihilation was just god awful. Think I’ll skip seeing this in the theater and wait for it on streaming.

[@Hack_The_Planet_]

@@KonaLifehow can you criticize a film you haven’t seen?

[@luftwaffle4156]

@@Hack_The_Planet_hurt his fragile feelings

[@XLTBlarg]

​@@Hack_The_Planet_ And the reasons he uses to justify hating the movie make no sense.

[@glenbo02]

2:20 she advances the film in a world of digital cameras.

[@folarinosibodu]

Can't believe I've been watching this series for 10 years.

[@padawanmage71]

Really a fan of listening to Director’s commentary and the director’s thought process on scenes

[@1pablo2008]

Reminded me of a scene from Ken Loaches movie Land and freedom in which 2 factions of anti-fascists face off from each other, losing sight or meaning of why they're fighting.

[@sebraven]

Im not a soldier , but isnt the point of a sniper to be as concealed as possible and not have multi colored hair which stands out like a flourescent light bulb . They should at least be wearing hoods orherwise the rest of their camoflage gear is pointless.

[@atallguynh]

Agreed. The scene is absurd in that they both were clearly visible.

[@GP-lg6np]

@@atallguynh this is not about professional militaries....

[@atallguynh]

@@GP-lg6np good point

[@mohammadraza2167]

Why spiderman left his Girlfriend in civil war?

[@VFEA20]

Movie was not good. I wasn't sure what it tried to be. A call to attention to our own societal problems? How PTSD can affect people? An action flick? Killing is bad? Dude had a scene where he is just screaming. It made no f'ing sense. And it had the dumbest dead scene I've seen in a while. Meh

[@Paumanokcom]

About 30 years ago 100 soldiers parachuted out of a plane over my car in the desert. We were captured and detained. I just want to also point out that my situation was heightened by six different languages being shouted in fear and anger at the same time. The powerpoint is mightier than the sword.

[@devintariel3769]

Where was this Iraq?

[@Paumanokcom]

No. But all the troops were female and they had small machine guns. And they wanted me to say a word in their language and I could not, under that pressure, remember a single word in any language.

[@srinivarma1320]

Wait where?

[@Boris-kd3jz]

female paratroopers, 30 years ago, and you didn't hear the whistling as they approached the ground?

[@KonaLife]

Lay off the crack, hombre.

[@daviddunn3894]

Am I allowed to say refugee, palenstein, or occupied territories on here? Or do you just limit what your journalists can say?

[@bobbydennis8333]

I found a way to fight for Liberty, Justice & democracy w/o firing a shot. Take care US!

[@ParCru2]

UHM? Photos of an AMERICAN President under certain circumstances?

[@dumbasscunt441]

what

[@codiallen5505]

at 2:31 you can see the lens cap was still on.... lol.... i noticed that when i went to see the movie as well.

[@wwar1423]

I believe it’s thin fabric to prevent the glint of the glass in the light

[@nickfrearson8520]

Yup, fabric to prevent lense flair

[@chizorama]

This scene alone shows me how the director has no idea of a sniper dual looks like. Nice platinum target laying out on the lawn, with his spotter piggybacking on his shoulder. As Shorsey would say "so dumb".

[@fredlandry6170]

The Christmas imagery is a nice touch.

[@JohnSmith-jj9jl]

christmas decorations all year long, must be in the south

[@crs290]

DId you listen to the commentary?

[@czr7j9]

I this christmas scene was kind of weird when i watched it. I have seen better scenes like this a hundred times.

[@fletcherwilliams5947]

We ran out of money so we said, let’s just shot it here.

[@rzr2ffe325]

That has got to be worst trigger pull I’ve ever seen. Also wearing camo everywhere but their heads. What is even the point of wearing a ghillie suit then. Turning your head side to side being super obvious where you’re at. What is this garbage?

[@JohnSmith-wi4xo]

Why is their hair pastel or rainbow-colored? Wouldn’t that defeat the purpose of their grassy camouflage? I’m so confused.

[@cule189911]

Welcome to the movies, somethings are fake and done just for the aesthetic!!!

[@SasoSasori-]

I don't think it mattered to them. Like I'm sure dudes would be running around in American flag speedos or Multicam kilts

[@SasoSasori-]

You also gotta consider that the dudes here are neither Active, Reserves, or National Guard troops. Probably Volunteers, Veteran's or legit psychopaths who took up arms.

[@swaggery]

Wanted to fit in with the Christmas decorations.

[@johnhenry4844]

There’s also militia running around in Hawaiian shirts

[@gavinfreenone6626]

The amount of Bots in the comments is wild. And no i mean actual bots

[@mattbertrand9496]

What’s up with the hair dye and nail polish?

[@TheInfekt]

You have to think it this way there’s alot of gun owners from different backgrounds some are liberal and others conservative others are christian and some are atheist. Literally in a modern American civil war you’d have people from very diverse creeds fighting each other even the lgbt community.

[@MattBuild4]

@@TheInfekt Wtf are you talking about? LIterally none of that matters in combat...... The logic of this movie is astounding - so were gonna play dress up in a ghillie suit but paint my head neon grreen so the shooters on the other side of ridge know exactly where I am........ These dude arent even in any cover besides the 1 ft straw bale next to them. What are yall doing?

[@TheInfekt]

@@MattBuild4 are you dumb?

[@paisley8865]

aww baby doesn’t like people expressing themselves differently

[@Nickname006]

​@@paisley8865I think it is more about the fact that how does that affect their camouflage.

[@derkleinewalter7911]

Now everyone can see how dumb these characters. They even mock them therself.

[@finger3306]

You can't even spell properly😂

[@simontempler3239]

Director yes but writer ? I don't think so.

[@NPRixix]

Best scene in the film imo. Overall didn't love it though.

[@napolzin]

Wtf this is the new york times and not some normal smuck on youtube. Get it together new york times