Review of The Hurt Locker (2008) by Elliott F — 29 Jul 2012
Kathryn Bigelow's brilliant, episodic war thriller is a superb portrait of war and one man's drug-like addiction to the adrenaline rush it gives him. Jeremy Renner's central performance is outstanding, and Anthony Mackie's brilliant Sgt.
Sanborn counterbalances him. Bleak and virtually plotless, The Hurt Locker is a very unusual Best Picture winner, but it's one of the best of its decade. A true powerhouse.
This review of The Hurt Locker (2008) was written by Elliott F on 29 Jul 2012.
The Hurt Locker has generally received very positive reviews.
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