The Hurt Locker

    Genre
    Drama, Thriller, War
  • |
    • Runtime
    131 mins
  • |
    • Rated
    R
  • |
    • Release Date
    2009
  • |
    • Countries
    USA
  • |
    • Languages
    English
  • |
DIRECTED BY:
Kathryn Bigelow
WRITTEN BY:
Mark Boal
CAST INCLUDES:
Ralph Fiennes, Anthony Mackie, David Morse, Jeremy Renner, Evangeline Lilly, Guy Pearce

ANGELIKA’S NOTE

Boasting an impressive 97% on Rotten Tomatoes with 6 Academy Award wins including Best Motion Picture of the Year, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, Best Editing, Best Sound Mixing, and Best Sound Editing, Kathryn Bigelow’s (NEAR DARK, ZERO DARK THIRTY) The Hurt Locker – the film that solidified her in film history as the first woman to ever win the Academy Award for Best Director – remains a thrilling commentary on the Iraq War and the impacts that war can have on a soldiers psyche. Starring Jeremy Renner (WIND RIVER, THE AVENGERS), Anthony Mackie (CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER, THE ADJUSTMENT BUREAU), and Brian Geraghty (BOBBY, FLIGHT) as three soldiers struggling with the deadly game of urban combat, THE HURT LOCKER will remain a staple in film history. Rolling Stone describes the film as "the Iraq War movie for those who don't like Iraq War movies." – and thus, a film for all to enjoy.

SYNOPSIS

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 trained bomb disposal team amidst violent conflict, he surprises his two subordinates, by recklessly plunging them into a deadly game of urban combat. As the men struggle to control their wild new leader, the city explodes into chaos, and James’ true character reveals itself in a way that will change each man forever.

The Hurt Locker

    Genre
    Drama, Thriller, War
  • |
    • Runtime
    131 mins
  • |
    • Rated
    R
  • |
    • Release Date
    2009
  • |
    • Countries
    USA
  • |
    • Languages
    English
  • |
DIRECTED BY
Kathryn Bigelow
WRITTEN BY
Mark Boal
CAST INCLUDES
Ralph Fiennes, Anthony Mackie, David Morse, Jeremy Renner, Evangeline Lilly, Guy Pearce
Boasting an impressive 97% on Rotten Tomatoes with 6 Academy Award wins including Best Motion Picture of the Year, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, Best Editing, Best Sound Mixing, and Best Sound Editing, Kathryn Bigelow’s (NEAR DARK, ZERO DARK THIRTY) The Hurt Locker – the film that solidified her in film history as the first woman to ever win the Academy Award for Best Director – remains a thrilling commentary on the Iraq War and the impacts that war can have on a soldiers psyche. Starring Jeremy Renner (WIND RIVER, THE AVENGERS), Anthony Mackie (CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER, THE ADJUSTMENT BUREAU), and Brian Geraghty (BOBBY, FLIGHT) as three soldiers struggling with the deadly game of urban combat, THE HURT LOCKER will remain a staple in film history. Rolling Stone describes the film as "the Iraq War movie for those who don't like Iraq War movies." – and thus, a film for all to enjoy.

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 trained bomb disposal team amidst violent conflict, he surprises his two subordinates, by recklessly plunging them into a deadly game of urban combat. As the men struggle to control their wild new leader, the city explodes into chaos, and James’ true character reveals itself in a way that will change each man forever.

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