‘Nightly Show’ host Larry Wilmore weighs in on ‘American Sniper,’ Bradley Cooper’s abs

Since its premiere earlier this month, American Sniper has earned more than $200 million at the box office, making it the biggest January release in movie history. In fact, by some estimations, the film is on track to overtake Passion of the Christ as the most successful R-rated movie of all time.

"So it's official," host Larry Wilmore said on Monday's Nightly Show. "Bradley Cooper is the new R-rated Jesus."

For its fifth episode last night, Wilmore's Nightly Show took on the success American Sniper has seen in recent weeks, along with the controversy surrounding that success. Referring to the film as an "IED of emotion," Wilmore ultimately didn't take a definitive stand, choosing rather to frame the debate in more clear terms.

"Some people are angry American Sniper doesn't accurately criticize the Iraq War," he said. "Here, I'll do it for you: It's bad."

Jenkintown native and American Sniper star Bradley Cooper was also a topic of discussion, with Nightly Show contributor Shenaz Treasury unable to control her apparent crush during the show's main segment.

"Have you looked into his eyes? It's like looking into the ocean," she said. "Have you seen his shoulders? B-Coop added 40 pounds of sexy to play this role."

That, at least, was something Wilmore could get behind.

"If there's one thing we can all agree on, even the terrorists," Wilmore said to conclude the segment, "Bradley Cooper's got some ridiculous abs."

Check out the segment below: