Review of The Hurt Locker (2008) by Carl T — 31 Aug 2016

I enjoyed the tension, the use of slow motion, and the subtle criticism of both war and machismo.

This review of The Hurt Locker (2008) was written by Carl T on 31 Aug 2016.

The Hurt Locker has generally received very positive reviews.

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