Review of The Hurt Locker (2008) by David W — 21 Oct 2013

It shows what happens over there. You idiot diego . There is gonna be people exploding.

This review of The Hurt Locker (2008) was written by David W on 21 Oct 2013.

The Hurt Locker has generally received very positive reviews.

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