Review of The Hurt Locker (2008) by Tommi M — 28 Aug 2012

Pretty boring and contrived for an Oscar winner about bomb specialists.

This review of The Hurt Locker (2008) was written by Tommi M on 28 Aug 2012.

The Hurt Locker has generally received very positive reviews.

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