Review of The Hurt Locker (2008) by Christopher T — 08 Jan 2013

A great piece of work.

Even though there's not much action like in other great war movies, other great aspects of this film still make it a great war movie. The pressure to get the right shot, the dedication of staying in the same position with an assault rifle even though your getting tired, and the relationships you make with the friendly native people.

One part I loved was when James and Sanborn were concentrating on taking out the enemies from far away in the two windowed building, the amazing shot of the fly going in James' eye. You definitely sensed the concentration and dedication in the young sergeant.

I can understand Jeremy Renner's Oscar nomination. I wonder if we will ever see him with one again, or will he (god forbid) become the next James Bond.

I can definitely see why and how this film won best picture, but I still would've voted for Avatar.

I now have no reason to be mad that this one best picture.

Congrats Kathryn Bigelow and also congrats on being known as the first female director to win for best director.

I'm so happy I finally got to see this film before I see Zero Dark Thirty.

The Hurt Locker, I give you an 80%.