Review of The Hurt Locker (2008) by Bj P — 01 Dec 2012

Da story of EOD...

I watched dis wid breathless attention...

This review of The Hurt Locker (2008) was written by Bj P on 01 Dec 2012.

The Hurt Locker has generally received very positive reviews.

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