Review of The Hurt Locker (2008) by Jonathan K — 10 Jan 2013

The best film ever made about the Iraq war. A Masterpiece!!!

This review of The Hurt Locker (2008) was written by Jonathan K on 10 Jan 2013.

The Hurt Locker has generally received very positive reviews.

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