Synopsis: In the summer of 2004, Sergeant J.T. Sanborn and Specialist Owen Eldridge of Bravo Company are at the volatile center of the war, part of a small counterforce specifically trained to handle the homemade bombs, or Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), that account for more than half of American hostile deaths and have killed thousands of Iraqis. A high-pressure, high-stakes assignment, the job leaves no room for mistakes, as they learn when they lose their team leader on a mission. When Staff Sergeant William James takes over the team, Sanborn and Eldridge are shocked by what seems like his reckless disregard for military protocol and basic safety measures. And yet, in the fog of war, appearances are never reliable for long. Is James really a swaggering cowboy who lives for peak experiences and the moments when the margin of error is zero - or is he a consummate professional who has honed his esoteric craft to high-wire precision? As the fiery chaos of Baghdad swirls around them, the men struggle to understand and contain their new leader long enough for them to make it home. They have only 38 days left in their tour of Iraq, but with each new mission comes another deadly encounter, and as James blurs the line between bravery and bravado, it seems only a matter of time before disaster will strike.
Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Anthony Mackie, Brian Geraghty, Guy Pearce, Christian Camargo
Directed by: Kathryn Bigelow
U.S. Rating: R
After reading and hearing so many great reviews about this film, I finally had the chance to watch it and get my own opinion of this film, considered one of the best in 2009. I must admit that I was expecting a movie like Black Hawk Down, with an intense theatrical action and drama scenes. Well, it wasn't like that. It actually offered the same message and moral content about the meaning of war, but in a complete different way. This film shows so vividly what it is to be a soldier in a war, especially working in one of the most dangerous tasks in the world, a bomb disposal squad member in Baghdad. Free of political or theatrical content, the film offers a great plot focused on those individuals who risk their lives in war. The film is also amazingly directed by Kathryn Bigelow, a woman directing such a vivid war film?! So interesting.
Being part of the exclusive list and nominations for Best Movie of the Year, I'm sure that The Hurt Locker will claim its place among one of the best war movies in decades. Totally recommended!
What did I like from this movie?
1. It is so real that it could be considered a documentary!
2. Great cast, amazing roles performance
3. The plot and scenes offer not just a great entertainment, but a meaningful message
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. Nothing
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
Directed by: Kathryn Bigelow
U.S. Rating: R
After reading and hearing so many great reviews about this film, I finally had the chance to watch it and get my own opinion of this film, considered one of the best in 2009. I must admit that I was expecting a movie like Black Hawk Down, with an intense theatrical action and drama scenes. Well, it wasn't like that. It actually offered the same message and moral content about the meaning of war, but in a complete different way. This film shows so vividly what it is to be a soldier in a war, especially working in one of the most dangerous tasks in the world, a bomb disposal squad member in Baghdad. Free of political or theatrical content, the film offers a great plot focused on those individuals who risk their lives in war. The film is also amazingly directed by Kathryn Bigelow, a woman directing such a vivid war film?! So interesting.
Being part of the exclusive list and nominations for Best Movie of the Year, I'm sure that The Hurt Locker will claim its place among one of the best war movies in decades. Totally recommended!
What did I like from this movie?
1. It is so real that it could be considered a documentary!
2. Great cast, amazing roles performance
3. The plot and scenes offer not just a great entertainment, but a meaningful message
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. Nothing
I would rate this movie with a 4/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
Enjoy it!... Watch it!
I'm not generally into war films but this one sounds different from the others. Thanks for the review! I'll check it out.
~#1 Fan
It is actually a good one!