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The Hurt Locker
Kathryn Bigelow
(2008)
125min
15 Certificate
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Review
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Adam Smith
Point Break
director Kathryn Bigelow's 2004-set account of the lives of a US Army bomb-disposal squad in Iraq focuses on the men who voluntarily put themselves next to deadly IEDs (improvised explosive devices), as well as re-creating the terrifying, chaotic Baghdad in which they work. Covering the last 38 days the squad has left in Iraq, the film follows the contrasting attitude and philosophies of a trio of soldiers, including the risk-taking Staff Sgt William James (Jeremy Renner), all of whom are aware that every job they do is potentially their last. Bigelow, one of the very few women working in the traditionally male-dominated action and war genres, avoids both red wire/yellow wire cliché and political preaching to deliver a film that is as psychologically fascinating as it is taut and exciting. Ralph Fiennes and Guy Pearce are among the well-known faces in smaller roles.
Summary
Two American bomb disposal experts operating in Iraq are assigned a new leader after their previous one dies in action. However, the sergeant's reckless attitude and love of battle consistently puts them at risk. Kathryn Bigelow's Oscar-winning drama, starring Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie, Guy Pearce and Ralph Fiennes.
Cast & Crew
Sgt William James
Jeremy Renner
Sgt JT Sanborn
Anthony Mackie
Spc Owen Eldridge
Brian Geraghty
Sgt Matt Thompson
Guy Pearce
Col Reed
David Morse
Connie James
Evangeline Lilly
Col John Cambridge
Christian Camargo
Contractor team leader
Ralph Fiennes
Director
Kathryn Bigelow
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Other Information
Language:
English
Colour
Theatrical distributor:
Optimum Releasing
Guidance:
Violence, swearing.
Available on:
DVD and Blu-ray
Released on:
28 Aug 2009
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