Review of The Hurt Locker (2008) by Christian B — 26 Nov 2012

Upon second viewing, I liked it even more. Full of suspense and a powerhouse lead performance from Jeremy Renner.

This review of The Hurt Locker (2008) was written by Christian B on 26 Nov 2012.

The Hurt Locker has generally received very positive reviews.

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