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2008 · Movie · 2h 11m · R

The Hurt Locker

CriticsCritics: 96
AudienceAudience: 7.6

During the Iraq War, a newly assigned sergeant joins an army bomb squad and clashes with his teammates over his reckless, unconventional approach to defusing explosives. As dangerous missions continue, the unit faces mounting tension and uncertainty in a hostile environment.

My take

You may enjoy this if you want a tense, immersive war thriller centered on bomb-disposal missions; Not for you if you need strict military realism, deep character development, or a conventional story.

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Cast

Jeremy RennerAnthony MackieBrian GeraghtyDavid MorseGuy PearceEvangeline LillyRalph FiennesChristian Camargo

Director

Kathryn Bigelow

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