The Hurt Locker (2008)

The Hurt Locker (2008)
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Based on the personal wartime experiences of journalist Mark Boal (who adapted his experiences with a bomb squad into a fact-based, yet fictional story), director Kathryn Bigelow's Iraq War-set action thriller The Hurt Locker presents the conflict in the Middle East from the perspective of those who witnessed the fighting firsthand -- the soldiers. As an elite Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal team tactfully navigates the streets of present-day Iraq, they face the constant threat of death from incoming bombs and sharp-shooting snipers. In Baghdad, roadside bombs are a common danger. The Army is working to make the city a safer place for Americans and Iraqis, so when it comes to dismantling IEDs (improvised explosive devices) the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) crew is always on their game. But protecting the public isn't easy when there's no room for error, and every second spent dismantling a bomb is another second spent flirting with death. Now, as three fearless bomb technicians take on the most dangerous job in Baghdad, it's only a matter of time before one of them gets sent to "the hurt locker." Jeremy Renner, Guy Pearce, and Ralph Fiennes star. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Jeremy RennerAnthony Mackie, (more)
Director(s):
Kathryn Bigelow
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
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Synopsis of The Hurt Locker

Based on the personal wartime experiences of journalist Mark Boal (who adapted his experiences with a bomb squad into a fact-based, yet fictional story), director Kathryn Bigelow's Iraq War-set action thriller The Hurt Locker presents the conflict in the Middle East from the perspective of those who witnessed the fighting firsthand -- the soldiers. As an elite Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal team tactfully navigates the streets of present-day Iraq, they face the constant threat of death from incoming bombs and sharp-shooting snipers. In Baghdad, roadside bombs are a common danger. The Army is working to make the city a safer place for Americans and Iraqis, so when it comes to dismantling IEDs (improvised explosive devices) the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) crew is always on their game. But protecting the public isn't easy when there's no room for error, and every second spent dismantling a bomb is another second spent flirting with death. Now, as three fearless bomb technicians take on the most dangerous job in Baghdad, it's only a matter of time before one of them gets sent to "the hurt locker." Jeremy Renner, Guy Pearce, and Ralph Fiennes star. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
130 mins

Complete Cast of The Hurt Locker


Director(s):
Kathryn Bigelow
Writer(s):
Mark Boal
Producer(s):
Mark BoalKathryn BigelowNicolas Chartier
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Profanity, War Violence)
Categories:
WarMystery & Suspense
The Hurt Locker Awards:
  • 2009 - Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences - Best Picture
  • 2009 - Austin Film Critics - Best Director
  • 2009 - Austin Film Critics - Best Cinematography
  • 2009 - Boston Society of Film Critics - Best Actor
  • 2009 - Boston Society of Film Critics - Best Picture
  • 2009 - Boston Society of Film Critics - Best Director
  • 2009 - Boston Society of Film Critics - Best Cinematography
  • 2009 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Best Sound
  • 2009 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Best Sound
  • 2009 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Best Original Screenplay
  • 2009 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Best Editing
  • 2009 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Best Picture
  • 2009 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Best Cinematography
  • 2009 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Best Director
  • 2009 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Best Sound
  • 2009 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Best Editing
  • 2009 - Chicago Film Critics Association - Best Original Score
  • 2009 - Chicago Film Critics Association - Best Director
  • 2009 - Chicago Film Critics Association - Best Actor
  • 2009 - Chicago Film Critics Association - Best Picture
  • 2009 - Chicago Film Critics Association - Best Original Screenplay
  • 2009 - Chicago Film Critics Association - Best Cinematography
  • 2009 - Directors Guild of America - Best Director
  • 2009 - National Board of Review - Breakthrough Performance by an Actor
  • 2009 - National Society of Film Critics - Best Director
  • 2009 - National Society of Film Critics - Best Picture
  • 2009 - National Society of Film Critics - Best Actor
  • 2009 - New York Film Critics Circle - Best Director
  • 2009 - Online Film Critics Association - Best Editing
  • 2009 - Online Film Critics Association - Best Editing
  • 2009 - Online Film Critics Association - Best Actor
  • 2009 - Online Film Critics Association - Best Director
  • 2009 - Online Film Critics Association - Best Picture
  • 2009 - Producers Guild of America - Producer of the Year
  • 2009 - Toronto Film Critics Association - Best Director
  • 2009 - Washington D.C. Film Critics Association - Best Ensemble
  • 2009 - Washington D.C. Film Critics Association - Best Director
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Barbara R.

This plays much more like a documentary than a feature film. Very little storyline. I'm surprised it got the reviews and awards it did.

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Jerry and Lydia E.

Had looked forward to seeing this movie, but extremely disappointed. Became so bored that could not view film in its entirety. An affected film trying too hard. Fell well short of its potential.

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L A W.

Intense movie. Gave me even more of an appreciation of what our troops face.

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