The Hurt Locker

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2.0
Kathryn Bigelows nerve jangling thriller The Hurt Locker seeks to redress the balance, but it wouldnt be accurate to describe the film as merely a pae .. Av Club
4.5
Towards the end, he asks Sanborn, Why do you think I am the way I am Sanborn doesnt know, and the film doesnt push for an answer. Den Of Geek
3.0
This aint no war videogame, no flashy, cinematic art piece; theres nothing virtual about this reality.A EW
5.0
It is about personalities in terrible danger.The suspense is real, and it is earned. Rogerebert
4.0
But director Kathryn Bigelow, doing her run n gun best, doesnt mine traditional suspense so much as impart a queasy feeling of monotony. Time Out
4.0
Most encouragingly, the film offers a fine distinction between heroism and heroics. Time Out
4.4
Shunning piety, bellicosity, and even conventional heroism, Bigelow gets closer than any other recent filmmaker to the often unbearably tense, ground ..
5.0
Director Kathryn Bigelow comprehends both those observations and conveys them in this captivating, completely immersive action thriller.
4.5
If theres a more pulse pounding two hours of cinema this year, I dont want to see it because Ill have a heart attack. Collider
4.0
The tension is enough to make you slightly sick, and the overall mood of the thing is deeply dispiriting, but then, nobody ever said that war isnt hel ..
5.0
The movie is a viscerally exciting, adrenaline soaked tour de force of suspense and surprise, full of explosions and hectic scenes of combat, but it b .. The New York Times
3.7
A funny thing happens somewhere in the middle of Bigelows variations on the theme: The threat of being blown to bits starts to feel routine, almost du .. Paste Magazine
4.5
Hitchcock said when theres a bomb under a table, and it explodes, thats action. Rogerebert
4.5
Not only the best film made so far about the war in Iraq, but also one of the best thrillers of the year. IGN
4.0
But the heart of her story lies in its visceral dramatization of more timeless feelings: fear and loneliness. Telegraph
5.0
Weve had good and very good Iraq movies for several years now, but The Hurt Locker has a fullness of understanding that sets it apart. San Francisco Chronicle
5.0
The most literally exciting film you will see this year. Forget the off putting banner of another Iraq movie go, watch, marvel, endure and book in the ..
4.5
The Hurt Locker is a magnificent film; moving and gritty and thrilling not by coldly calculated design, but simply because it is. Cinema Blend
5.0
And what youll remember most will be Renners remarkably complex commander. Ny Daily News
5.0
The Hurt Locker (bomb squad slang for where you go when a mistake is made) is a triumph of experiential cinema, filled with a rigorous, moment by mome .. The Globe And Mail
3.8
The biggest budget Korean flick to date, this film is visually rich and fully loaded with wildly inventive comedy and action sequences.The director ha .. The Globe And Mail
4.0
Journalist Boal was embedded with a squad of these soldiers in Iraq four years ago and this may account for the authentic feel of the drama and its ma .. Spirituality And Practice
5.0
Summit Entertainment Kathryn Bigelows Iraq War drama The Hurt Locker is a full throttle body shock of a movie. Village Voice
4.4
This is a tense, well crafted motion picture that keeps viewers on edge.Its an exhausting 130 minutes; many viewers will leave the theater feeling dra .. ReelViews
5.0
(And make no mistake: Kathryn Bigelow is one of the finest living directors of male bonding genre films.) Combust Ible Celluloid
3.0
Robin: The tension ramps up right from the start in a film that is more an action thriller (and damn fine triple character studies) than it is a war f ..
3.0
Robin: The tension ramps up right from the start in a film that is more an action thriller (and damn fine triple character studies) than it is a war f ..
4.4
It is a hauntingly memorable film that is as visually riveting as it is emotionally intense. Usa Today
3.8
Kollek has infused Restless with a sleazy, downright unpleasant visual sensibility that admittedly mirrors the gritty day to day exploits of its prota .. Reel Film Reviews
4.5
Dont miss this Oscar winner as it goes far beyond action into almost existential excitement, fear, despair (one soldier bemoans how nobody except his .. FilmiBeat
5.0
The effect is visceral, mesmerising, and emotionally draining.It is shellshock in a bottle. The Times
5.0
For all the action and suspense in this movie, it is also a complex psychological study of the effects of combat, worthy of multiple viewings.At the s .. Lariat
2.0
Whatever the case, The Hurt Locker is indeed very, very good, as tense and compelling an action drama as youre liable to see all year. Eric Ds Nider
4.0
This is a harrowing picture, made all the more disturbing because its based in a war that is being waged right now. News Review
4.0
Yet it seems like a definitive War Movie, not for any self important aspirations as such but for the great virtue of being supremely Hitchcockianof ra .. News Review
4.0
Bigelow, one of the very few women working in the traditionally male dominated action and war genres, avoids both red wire/yellow wire cliche and poli .. Radio Times
3.0
If youre still concerned about the film and its appropriateness for yourself or anyone else in your home who may be interested in seeing it, we sugges .. Screen It
5.0
There will be other challengers in time, but so far The Hurt Locker is easily the best film to come out of the Iraq war. Independent
4.4
Bigelow builds a combustible drama that shakes you in ways you dont see coming. Rolling Stone
4.0
Bigelow catches all of this with a jittering, doc style of filmmaking. Shadows On The Wall
2.0
The Nature of Imitation is the sound of Dorian Concept systematically deconstructing various genres, stripping them back to the bones underneath and t .. Pop Matters
2.5
The Nature of Imitation is the sound of Dorian Concept systematically deconstructing various genres, stripping them back to the bones underneath and t .. Pop Matters
4.0
Theres also strong support from both Mackie and Geraghty as well as a series of inspired cameos from Guy Pearce, Ralph Fiennes, David Morse and Losts .. View London
3.8
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2.0
If the convolutions of Jamess character had truly been measured, she would have had to radically alter her in your face stylistics and risk the land m .. Cs Monitor
3.1
THE Hurt Locker hurls you into what asymmetric warfare means in Iraq: massive courage on one side, massive cowardice on the other.Despite its pumped u .. New York Post
5.0
In some ways, The Hurt Locker defies the conventional narrative pattern of cinema. Hindustan Times
5.0
Satisfying from the first frame to the last, The Hurt Locker ranks among the most accomplished contemporary war films. Hindustan Times
5.0
Screenwriter Mark Boals plotting may seem a little haphazard but its definitely got a purpose. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
4.4
The beauty of the detonation (rocks seem to levitate off the ground) cant compete with the bombs devastation.Just that fast, Boal and Bigelow have giv .. Boston
4.5
Bigelow understands how to achieve both suspense and perfectly lucid action. Mountain X
4.5
If the film were just a series of explosions, artfully shot, Bigelow might lay claim to making a ferociously effective war flick, but she and Boal are .. Npr
5.0
If you can sit through The Hurt Locker without your heart nearly pounding through your chest, you must be made of granite. Toronto Star
3.5
I cant think of a recent film, not even Oliver Stones Platoon, that has conveyed so vividly what it is to be a soldier today on a front line. Guardian
5.0
Bigelows film does a very good job of putting you inside it as well. Guardian
2.0
That the heroes return to the U.S. better people is to be hoped for, but by no means certain; that their Delta Company replacements will fare any bett .. Reel Talk Reviews
5.0
Horror, western, psychological thriller, or war drama.. pick a genre. Reel Talk Reviews
5.0
A lot of the beats are a bit too familiar from previous entries in the series, which isnt surprising given that this is the fifth film to play off the .. Q Network
5.0
Due for film classic status, Kathryn Bigelows study of the Iraq war and the dueling egos of the men fighting it ends up becoming one of the better Ira .. Cinema Crazed
5.0
Its crazy that weve reached the point where we praise filmmakers for honoring the basics of good filmmaking, but in an age in which few filmmakers bot .. Salon
2.0
By keeping its scale miniature instead of epic (there are no combat scenes in the traditional sense), The Hurt Locker keeps its audience in a constant .. Slate
5.0
As a result, the film hurts like hell as we sit on the edge of our seats enveloped in tension.
4.0
Utilizing handheld cameras, rapid pacing and striking sound effects, the testosterone drenched, nerve wracking action is undeniably riveting. Susang Ranger
5.0
Youll find yourself holding your breath a lot if you buy a ticket. Movies
5.0
The specialized nature of the subject is part of what makes it so powerful, and perhaps American audiences worn out by the mixed emotions of frustrati .. New Yorker
4.5
Movies often editorialize on this theme: the man whos a misfit back home but an efficient, imaginative killing machine on the battlefield.Bigelow and .. Time
4.0
The last weeks of his tour of duty are marked by a succession of situations where you can feel the sweat and sense the imminent danger. Express
3.1
There doesnt seem to be a reason for doing this since the movie, while commercial enough to work for the mainstream, is very much an indie work. The Movie Boy
4.5
Its a larger metaphor for what takes us to war in the first place, sometimes, and what keeps us going back for more.It could also be taken as a metaph .. Flickfilosopher
4.0
That conflict between gritty verite and old fashioned gung ho does sometimes stop the viewer short. The Irish Times
5.0
It is not a country that can be saved, nor is it a plot of land worth saving. The Atlantic
5.0
However, when this was nominated for Best Picture, I felt I had to see it, and got a pleasant surprise because this is a very entertaining war movie. Tony Medley
2.0
Director Kathryn Bigelows powerful Iraq war drama begins with the premise that war is a drug, and proves that postulate with a thoughtful character st .. Coles Mithey
4.3
Either way, its way too long and Bay could have easily cut out 20 minutes to a half hour of stupid gags and made it stronger summer fare.
4.4
In this context, its easy to understand the appeal disarmament has for James, its clarity, its definitiveness, its microcosmic restoration of order.Wi .. Groucho Reviews
4.5
Benedict Cumberbatch Wants You To Know He *Is* The Motherf*cking Grinch The Grinch star takes Mike Ryan through the final scenes of Avengers: Infinity .. Hit Fix
4.5
Benedict Cumberbatch Wants You To Know He *Is* The Motherf*cking Grinch The Grinch star takes Mike Ryan through the final scenes of Avengers: Infinity .. Hit Fix
4.4
But otherwise it offers a fresh take on the war and the men in it. Nj
3.0
Its got suspense, explosions and plenty of tense moments.Its not delicate by any means, and it gives an intense look into the lives of the American so .. 7M Pictures
2.0
If youre a cinematic thrill seeker, this portrayal of the real deal is just the fix youve been looking for. E Online
5.0
What it lacks in traditional combat scenes, it more than makes up for in nail biting tension. Movies Tv Guide
4.0
But there is nothing simple about the qualities they embody or the way relationships play out. The Age
4.5
The Hurt Locker is partly a biopic of a fictionalized Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) specialist, and part pseudo documentary about a tension wrough ..
5.0
The verdict Director Kathryn Bigelows Iraq set war drama is an amazingly powerful movie that will leave you reeling. Mirror
5.0
The first thing youll see is one of them dying due to an inadvertently triggered IED blast. Varia Gate
4.0
That sets the tone for the rest of the film which is bursting with action and the unnerving sense that absolutely anything could happen. Digital Spy
4.0
Bigelow makes a welcome return with a thrilling, edgy and, yes, explosive film about the toughest job in the world. Whats The Hurt Locker Something sp .. Games Radar
5.0
But like war itself, Sergeant James remains unfathomable even unto himself, a unique, inexplicable sport amongst men, an adrenalin junkie who seems to .. Abc
4.5
Bigelow hasnt lost her flair for staging brilliant action scenes since directing modern cinemas finest surf heist movie, Point Break, nearly two decad .. The Stranger
3.0
This movie doesnt live up to its cool sounding title, but young children will like the cutesy creatures and exuberant action.The 3 D version boasts im .. Cleve Land
4.0
Sandler has gained dramatic weight and variety. But if I want to see him play Hamlet, Id rather have Shakespeare as the scriptwriter. Ft
4.4
Your nerves are shot after the first sequence of The Hurt Locker, which means you watch the rest of the movie while suffering from post traumatic stre .. Larsen On Film
4.5
Like being ordered to have long hair and smile on stage, but wondering how to smile with a trombone in your mouth.Or repeatedly told youre not good en .. News Blaze
5.0
It far outstrips any of the summers action films in terms of the jolt it packs. Hollywood And Fine
2.0
Kathryn Bigelows The Hurt Locker looks to amp up the Iraq experience through a foot long, rusty edged needle shot of adrenaline, assuming a vigorous a .. Brian Or Ndorf
5.0
It merely complemented gargantuan suspense sequences staged by director Kathryn Bigelow with tension only a deep tissue massage could relieve with the .. The Filmy Ap
4.5
Literally, The Hurt Locker is an exhausting yet cinematically exhilarating film.
5.0
Occasionally, the dialogue rings false, as if mere words cannot express the range and complexity of emotions on display. Js Online
1.9
Beautifully shot, well acted, and completely unfocused to the point of, well, what was the point.In 2004 post invasion Iraq, US Army Sergeant First Cl .. Movie Crypt
4.5
Although The Hurt Locker earns its stripes as a fascinating character study, its essentially a thrilling piece of entertainment. Straight
5.0
The soldier on the edge thing was overdone decades ago.Trust me when I tell you that it has rarely, if ever, been done with such dramatic believabilit .. Hollywood Chicago
4.5
Bigelows dedication to cinema as an experiential medium finally has a worthy subject. Film Comment
5.0
Kathryn Bigelows explosive, edge of the seat thriller is one of the best war movies ever made. Sky
4.5
You will be able to save yourself from getting disappointed of watching nothing but a lame movie. Window To The Movies
4.0
Its in refusing to plant a flag on one side or the other over the Iraq war debacle that Bigelow may just have made the conflicts defining film: words .. The Shiz Nit
4.0
With the films realist style, almost elliptical narrative and violent subject matter it recalls last years excellent mafia film Gomorrah; both films g .. The Skinny
5.0
Not only is director Kathryn Bigelows fast starting and relentlessly taut palm sweater one of the most engaging Iraq war films to date, but its also o .. No La
4.0
Some content was stripped by our security filters, but is should be possible for one of your Editors to embed the content for you.But what makes this .. Metro
3.8
Boals screenplay is simple but effective and Bigelow delivers in spades on the suspense factor. Scene Stealers
4.5
Switching effortlessly between passages of nerve shredding suspense and ones of adrenalin charged excitement, The Hurt Locker blows away the competiti .. What So
4.5
An edge of your seat thriller that also manages to have a heart and soul. Bowling Green Daily News
5.0
Its more of a classic study of men in combat and under stress that could have taken place almost anytime, anywhere. La Times
4.5
Kathryn Bigelows The Hurt Locker is one of the most thrilling action films Ive seen in the past few years. Streaming Quickflix
3.5
This is less a film in the lustrous Pixar tradition than a Disney fairy tale told with Pixars virtuosity. Wsj
4.5
Its a film careening with action and tension.The unlikely director of this macho movie is Kathryn Bigelow. Tony Mack
2.0
James is what he is, and the film ultimately seems undecided on whether this is a good or a bad thing.Still, even as it fails to acquire the narrative .. New Republic
2.0
Pity the movie is so ham handed, and that Bigelows rollicking existential surfer thriller Point Break ends up drowning in grandiose machismo.But in he .. Ny Mag
4.0
Instead, its a movie that chooses to define the Iraq war at ground level through its most insidious feature: Improvised Explosive Devices. Winnipeg Free Press
3.8
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4.0
Its gripping and engaging, but there is no sense of it going anywhere in particular. Future Movies
4.4
It also feels at times like Ive seen this film, in bits and pieces, elsewhere. Cinema Sight
5.0
Despite the jumping narrative, The Hurt Locker is developed perfectly and doesnt feel at all disjointed. Fan The Fire Magazine
4.5
And a far more emotional picture of imperialism and warfare than Avatar could ever provide. Trespass Mag
4.5
According to Bigelow, bomb disarmament dictates an approximate 300 meter containment.
4.5
The Hurt Locker thus enters the select group of war films that address in a masterly way the eternal question why should man fight for reasons he does ..
4.5
Bigelow gives a distinct character to each of the action sequences. Fw Weekly
3.0
If youre just up for action this will more than satisfy, but theres also something here to think about, once your heart stops pounding. Columbus Alive
2.0
Kathryn Bigelow makes rock n roll action films heart racing, pulse pounding genre flicks that, when necessary, employ outsized melodrama to enhance ba .. Nicks Chager
1.5
From a visual standpoint, the WB interpretation cant be faulted, what with its lavish sets, colorful costumes, and Oscar nominated cinematography. Film Frenzy
2.0
But I think had the hype not been swirling around me (and had I not admittedly immersed myself too much in it), I would have watched this movie for wh .. Reel Talk Online
4.5
It might not be quite fun, but its war.You still want a film to provide an intense experience. Can Mag
4.0
War movie cliches aside, Hurt Locker is revealing and action packed, with nervy combat scenes that will make you flinch. Orlando Sentinel
5.0
Its quite engaging as they bat ideas and observations back and forth, each offering their own perspective on the what and why of each scene. Stream On Demand At Home
5.0
That final revelation is smart filmmaking.Its just that the hollow inside this movieinside almost all the war movies, even the good onesisnt as easily .. Metro Active
2.0
Las Vegas Woman Raises Awareness for Anxiety and Depression Cassi Davis was diagnosed with anxiety and depression after the birth of her second child. Review Journal
5.0
So you combine the best intentions of your heart with hilariously misconstrued intelligence and you race down blind alleys into suffering you couldnt .. Willamette Week
4.5
It is a searing, unforgettable film filled with unbearably tense set pieces and first rate performances. Richard Roeper
4.5
But the films also very contemporary as it serves up a portrait of modern combat. Kpbs
5.0
This film pioneers observational action moviemaking. It sensitizes you to changes in atmosphere that portend danger and convey hidden meaning while fu .. Articles Baltimore Sun
4.5
But The Hurt Locker is an uncanny look at bravura thats oddly ruminative despite all the nail biting tension. Esquire
3.0
To call The Hurt Locker anything less than one of the best action films to make it to the screen in many years would be a true disservice to its direc .. Film Jerk
3.5
The Burrowers is an effective slow burning horror that contains some nice swipes at colonialist attitudes among the scares. Cinema Autopsy
4.5
Thats easy for Americans to forget, and we probably cant count on Hollywood to remind us. Pgh City Paper
5.0
But this is certainly director Kathryn Bigelows best film since Point Break in 1991. Birmingham Mail
4.5
As taut and tense as a trip wire, The Hurt Locker / is a go for broke, hang on for dear life, action thrill ride. From the Front Row
5.0
Theres nothing more cinematic than a ticking bomb and the life or death deadline to defuse it. Seattle Weekly
4.5
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2.0
The Hurt Locker is well made, and even terrifically exciting in places, but for all its style and heat there is something missing. The Tyee
2.0
The Hurt Locker is episodic and, at times, overwrought. And occasionally its deliberate opacity becomes too cloudy. But the things that shine through .. Blog Oregonlive
4.8
The clever dual purpose nature of the line equal parts bravado fueled action hero witticism and pointed political statement is at the heart of what ma .. D Cist
1.5
The Hurt Locker, despite claims about its apolitical or non partisan character, proves in its own unsavory fashion to be a pro war and pro imperialist .. World Socialist Web Site
5.0
Please give director Kathryn Bigelow an Oscar for direction which pulls the audience into the heart of the story.Plus she squeezes every drop of tensi .. Daily Record
4.0
The major strength of The Hurt Locker is that it all feels so real that you can almost taste the sand on your lips. Daily Record
4.0
The suspense becomes almost unbearable, and the viewer spends the entire film expecting some massive, horrific blast to come at any time. Japan Times
5.0
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4.4
The Hurt Locker is an action packed thriller of the first order, the most entertaining movie to be made to date about the Iraq war. Washington Times
4.0
A squad of for hire contractors (led with grit and devil may care determination by Ralph Fiennes) battles in the desert with seemingly invisible sharp .. James Wegg Review
4.5
...possibly one of the best war films, despite its low budget and its apparently limited significant range, centered on the role of the hero and the s .. Cinencuentro
2.0
The Hurt Locker is a powerful action movie in its own right, but it also offers a different take on the war in Iraq.Avoiding the high moral tone of Re .. Bfi
5.0
The Hurt Locker Watch the trailer at apple.com/trailers Did you see this movie trailer on apple.com.The film stars Jeremy Renner and Anthony Mackie. Patheos
4.5
With an emotionally searing payoff between the men, Oren Movermans understated direction recalls classics like Hal Ashbys The Last Detail. Bay Area Reporter
4.4
Its fiercely effective.Time will tell if The Hurt Locker is a classic, but right here, right now, its a formidable experience. Maki At The Movies Blogspo ..
5.0
Its hardly a new notion, but Bigelow comes at it with an improbably fresh eye: subtle may seem an odd compliment to pay a movie so immersed in violenc .. Reverse Shot
4.5
Portraying the effects of war both psychologically and physically, The Hurt Locker features amazingly beautiful direction and superb performances as w ..
1.0
Dont believe the hype. This is a cliche ridden mess which treats Iraqis like zombies or creatures from outer space. Peace activist Chris Hedges should .. Louis Proyect Word Press
3.4
But even the experiential perspective of the occupier is without substance in The Hurt Locker. Djardine Blogspot
4.5
Guilt for having voted Republican.The casts hard hearted performances perfectly suit Bigelows sweat and blood direction. Blogs Crikey
3.8
Bad is a tortured, self destructive spirit dead set on being alone and miserable, though because he has ample kindness and softness lingering inside, .. Bangit Out
1.5
Country: United States Afghanistan Algeria Andorra Angola Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Armenia Aruba Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahamas Bahrain Ban .. Miss Flick Chick
2.5
Bears the mark of a painter, full of deceptively beautiful imagery masking multiple layers of meaning. Blog Spout
4.0
Instead, what you are strapping yourself into is a lean, vivid study of someone intoxicated by boldly operating on the precarious precipice of mortali .. Perth Now
4.0
The Hollywood cliche states that war is hell.Kathryn Bigelows new film states that war is a high: one offering an exhilarating rush of adrenaline as a .. The Sunday Times
4.5
From Paris With Love This feels like a middling 80s action film supposedly amped up by being set in Paris, but instead dumbed down by daft story telli .. Blogs Smh
2.0
This is an outstanding war film because its aware that its a film, not a polemic. Leitch Tumblr
4.0
Its insights and reach extend far beyond whats happened there over the past several years. Trib Live
0.5
And by the way, Apatow adds, arent my daughters cute These are my real daughters! Nplusonemag
5.0
It simply takes place in a hellish, harsh environment full of paranoia and where the action is both exciting and terrifying at the same time.This isnt .. Kineto Film Blog Spot



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