Review of The Hurt Locker (2008) by Andy V — 06 Apr 2018

It's like watching real war footage, with no story behind it.

This review of The Hurt Locker (2008) was written by Andy V on 06 Apr 2018.

The Hurt Locker has generally received very positive reviews.

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