Jesse Ventura Reveals Why He Refuses To See American Sniper, This Will Make You Mad It appears that Jesse Ventura isnt ready to back down in his vengeance against Chris Kyle and American Sniper, even after winning $1.8 million in a defamation lawsuit last year against the estate of the late American hero. Ventura told reporters that he does not intend to see the film. Why? Kyle is no hero to him. A hero must be honorable, must have honor. And you cant have honor if youre a liar. There is no honor in lying, Ventura told The Associated Press, referring of course to accusations that Kyle fabricated the bar scenes in his book. Its as authentic as Dirty Harry, Ventura also says of the movie, deeming it propaganda. Still, the film has earned more than $200 million domestically after being released on Christmas day. 