Review of The Hurt Locker (2008) by Alejandro M — 11 Jul 2014

A Hitchcockian quality and a continuous tension that doesn't let u go for a moment...

This review of The Hurt Locker (2008) was written by Alejandro M on 11 Jul 2014.

The Hurt Locker has generally received very positive reviews.

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