Review of The Hurt Locker (2008) by Rj M — 12 Jan 2013

Very gripping and intense, The Hurt Locker is by far one of the best war movies ever made. A very well acted and put together movie that is unlike any other war film. The thing that separates this from other war films is the touch of realism and tension.

There is always a problem lurking and it is nearly impossible to tear your eyes away from the screen. Jeremy Renner gives the performance of his career and the rest of the cast was excellent. Many people seem to hate this movie because it was "slow".

Well this isnt an action packed war movie. Its a more realistic, character driven take on the horrors of war. The Hurt Locker rightfully deserved all the Oscars it got including Best Picture and is surely one of the best war movies ever made.