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The Hurt Locker
A 2009 movie directed by Kathryn Bigelow.
The Hurt Locker is a 2009 American war thriller directed by Kathryn Bigelow. Shot in Jordan, the film is based on recently declassified information about a U.S. Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) (bomb squad) team in present day Iraq. The Hurt Locker … see full wiki
Director:
Kathryn Bigelow
Genre:
War
Release Date:
June 26, 2009
MPAA Rating:
R
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We have seen several movies about urban warfare. One of my personal favorites is Ridley Scott’s “Black Hawk Down” that chronicles a harrowing incident in Somalia. With the war in Iraq still going on, filmmakers wouldn’t be hard-pressed to capitalize on today’s current events. Movies such as “Brothers” and “Home of the Brave” are some of the few. Director Kathryn Bigelow with screenwriter Mark Boal now chronicles the experiences of … more
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review by Steveo.
April 06, 2010
"The Hurt Locker" currently stands as the most critically acclaimed film of 2009 and after seeing it just this week I'm inclined to agree this acclamation wholeheartedly. This really is a work of art from start to finish and has now been moved to the top of my list of movies to own and cherish forever. Since its release it has won numerous awards and has 9 Academy award nominations which they will undoubtedly win come the ceremony in March. The cast comprises of unknowns, but are ones … more
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review by Husher315.
January 21, 2010
Generally speaking, watching war films isn't always a fun experience. After wards they can leave feeling down and depressed and while The Hurt Locker is mostly a serious film, it is filled with subtle humor and will leave you at the edge of your seat the minute the film starts. Being her first major directing job, Kathryn Bigelow did an outstanding job capturing all the nit and grit of the battlefield that is Iraq. In such a male dominated field (not directing; being a soldier), … more
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review by fceska.
December 07, 2010
The Hurt Locker represents a turning point for Hollywood: it not only marks the first time a woman has been awarded the Oscar for Best Picture, but also for Best Director, and anyone who has seen this film will surely agree it deserved them both. Bigelow's direction demonstrates a natural command over her subject, despite never having been to war. Her battle scenes deliver tense moments of suspense and terror in this story about a bomb disposal unit, Bravo Company, serving in the … more
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review by daricl.
June 27, 2009
I am still reeling from how good 'The Hurt Locker' is. It's one of those movies that stays with you and makes you want to talk about it with others - which is why I'm up writing this review. By far, this film is one of the most intense movies I've seen in a long time. The writing is superb. Mark Boal's script flies off the page with a brisk pace and treats the audience as intelligent people who do not need to be force fed. Tension is the through line here. … more
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Pros: One of the actors was attractive and a couple of explosions are cool Cons: Grab a thesaurus and pick out 15 words for boring, all of them will apply The Bottom Line: 30 shades of brown 30 shades of ennui without content. Don't bother, waiting in line at the DMV is more exciting. Plot Details: This opinion reveals minor details about the movie''s plot. The Hurt Locker is a tepid film. It is inconsistent, … more
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Outstanding film. Not a single bad thing about it. One of the best war films in years.
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review by CRSwanson.
March 09, 2010
"The Hurt Locker" has just won the Academy Award for Best Motion Picture and it truly earns it. Here is a war movie that takes no real position on war, and especially no position on the Iraq War, and simply shows the mental and physical brutality and beauty of conflict. You know the story by now. It centers around a bomb disposal and disarmament team in Iraq who throw themselves into harm's way on a regular basis in order to make life safer for their fellow soldiers and civilians. … more
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Hurt Locker isn't a bad film in itself and the story of the main character is interesting, as is the menace of the bombs and the faceless duel that seems to ensue. I think that part of the film is clever. The sets are fantastic and have a realistic gritty feel. Now I have not been to Iraq/Afghanistan myself but in my circle of friends there are two that have been there for tour of duty and keeping this in mind I don't think he story is far fetched as some here say. Things … more
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review by Giordano.
March 06, 2010
Hey don't fret, potential enlistee! Hard as it is to discount the evidence of your senses when bombarded with skillful and costly cinematography, the 'gritty realism' of this film is totally unrealistic, full-bore Hollywood. Yeah, there may be scenes of mayhem similar to the scenes in the film at times, but not with such convenient regularity, not even in Baghdad in 2004. And there were innumerable other implausible or outright false details; just look at the one-star reviews here and not how many … more
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Quick Tip by roczkche.
June 24, 2010
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review by gradyharp.
January 14, 2010
THE HURT LOCKER is not an easy film to watch, especially for veterans. It may be about the Iraq War circa 2004, but it is essentially about WAR in general and the devastation created by this most foolish of human games not only on the countrymen of the site of the killing but also on the soldiers from all countries who bond to fight the 'enemy': as Pogo said in a long ago war 'We have met the enemy and he is us'. Kathryn Bigelow has accomplished the unthinkable - she has created a small, tense, … more
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review by GEldred.
August 05, 2009
Having two boys means that I get subjected to the summer blockbuster movies. You know the type; large explosions, a bunch of eye-candy, and 2 hours of crappy plot and even worse story. Even with the fact that they know my feelings on those movie, they still asked me how I liked Transformers 2. In two words: "It sucked." Actually, they couldn't believe that I said that as they really enjoyed it. But for me, that was time that I will never get back. However, I can … more
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Perhaps not worthy of the Best Picture Oscar, but definitely a great film that boasts a talented cast & a great director. It felt too short.
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It may be the Best Picture but I really wasn't entertained. Realistic, horrifying & thought provoking. War movie is not my cup of tea.
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review by NicanorJourney.
March 08, 2010
Every year there comes a little film that blows audience and critic alike out of their seat. These movies are often unheard of until a viewer sees the first theatrical trailer, or is told by a friend that they should give it a try. For 2009 that little film was the Iraq set military drama entitled `The Hurt Locker' directed by Kathryn Bigelow (ex-spouse of the infamously hard-headed, yet incredibly profitable special effects director, James Cameron who this same year broke … more
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Quick Tip by Clay_Miller.
February 22, 2010
Better than I would have imagined. Very well done with continuous on-the-edge-of-your-seat scenes and very well acted. Would recommend.
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Quick Tip by GlutenFreeAli.
February 22, 2010
I loved it. I was tense the entire time. Loved the characters.
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overall, actually pretty lame considering the hype. great trailer and first scenes feel promising, but then fell really flat.
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"The Hurt Locker" A Film that Makes You Think Amos Lassen Kathryn Bigelow gives us a masterpiece of a film with "The Hurt Locker". It is both poetic and realistic and it is simply amazing. It has been a long time since I have been so moved by a film. The film is a serious character study as well as an action thriller. Just the subject matter of the plot is exciting--the work of a bomb expert and how it is completely … more
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