Review of The Hurt Locker (2008) by Jake H — 13 Nov 2014

The Hurt Locker is freakin' great.

This movie isn't by any means new to me. I own the DVD and have watched the movie several times. The only reason this review is coming out now is because I'm a lazy bastard. Anyways, this movie is one of my personal favourites. It follows a trio of soldiers who are tasked with disposing explosive devices in the midst of the Iraq War, and it is one hell of a nail biting ride. This isn't so much a war movie as it is a suspense thriller, and man is this thing overflowing with suspense. Moreover, this is a very interesting type of addiction story. The whole premise of the film is that a man is addicted to the adrenaline rush of being on the very edge of death. In a way, war is a drug, and our main character's addiction to it puts him at odds with his fellow troops. It's a very unique study of the human mind in times of war, and one that has never been explored. Everyone gives fantastic performances, the special effects are just awesome, and the sound design and score are phenomenal.

The Hurt Locker is a beyond intense, nail biting movie that will have you on the edge of your seat for the entire run time. Watch it on a good TV with the audio cranked way up. Trust me.