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Jul 31, 2009 · A drama about a bomb disposal team in Iraq, directed by Kathryn Bigelow and starring Jeremy Renner. The film won six Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director, but also received some criticism for its accuracy and portrayal of the Iraq War.
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- Drama, Thriller, War
- Kathryn Bigelow
- 2009-07-31
A. O. Scott of The New York Times called The Hurt Locker the best American feature film yet made about the war in Iraq: "You may emerge from The Hurt Locker shaken, exhilarated and drained, but you will also be thinking ... The movie is a viscerally exciting, adrenaline-soaked tour de force of suspense and surprise, full of explosions and ...
- $49.2 million
- Kathryn Bigelow
- $15 million
Rated 1.5/5 Stars • Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 12/07/23 Full Review The S "The Hurt Locker" is a solid war film that delivers on intense action and strong performances from its lead actors ...
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Jul 8, 2009 · A war thriller by Kathryn Bigelow, based on a true story of a bomb squad in Iraq. Jeremy Renner stars as Staff Sgt. William James, a specialist who defuses bombs under enemy fire and faces the psychological challenge of war. The film explores the characters, the suspense, and the themes of this spellbinding war film.
Mar 28, 2024 · The Hurt Locker, American war movie, released in 2008, that is set in the second year of the Iraq War and won six Academy Awards, including for best picture, and six BAFTA Awards, also including for best film. The movie’s vivid immersive realism and its attunement to the psychological effects of war made it a critical favourite.
- Pat Bauer
Summaries. During the Iraq War, a Sergeant recently assigned to an army bomb squad is put at odds with his squad mates due to his maverick way of handling his work. An intense portrayal of elite soldiers who have one of the most dangerous jobs in the world: disarming bombs in the heat of combat. When a new sergeant, James, takes over a highly ...
