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The Hurt Locker
2008 131 min United States of America, United Kingdom R 16+
★8.4
Drama, Thriller, War
Director: Kathryn Bigelow
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Description
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.
Budget:
$15M
US Gross:
$17.02M
Worldwide:
$49.26M
Starring
Jeremy Renner
Actor
Anthony Mackie
Actor
Brian Geraghty
Actor
Awards
Venice Film Festival 2008
— Sergio Trasatti Award
Venice Film Festival 2008
— Human Rights Film Network Award
BAFTA 2010
— Best Picture
Academy Awards 2010
— Best Original Score
Venice Film Festival 2008
— Sergio Trasatti Award
Venice Film Festival 2008
— Human Rights Film Network Award
BAFTA 2010
— Best Picture
Golden Globe 2010
— Best Picture (Drama)
Academy Awards 2010
— Best Film Editing
Golden Globe 2010
— Best Director
Golden Globe 2010
— Best Screenplay
BAFTA 2010
— Best Director
BAFTA 2010
— Best Original Screenplay
BAFTA 2010
— Best Cinematography
BAFTA 2010
— Best Film Editing
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2010
— Best Actor
Saturn Awards 2010
— Best Director
Saturn Awards 2010
— Best Action, Adventure or Thriller
Academy Awards 2010
— Best Actor
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2010
— Best Cast Ensemble
Academy Awards 2010
— Best Screenplay
Academy Awards 2010
— Best Sound Editing
Venice Film Festival 2009
— Gucci Award
Academy Awards 2010
— Best Director
Academy Awards 2010
— Best Picture
Academy Awards 2010
— Best Sound
Venice Film Festival 2008
— SIGNIS Award
Venice Film Festival 2008
— Youth Cinema Award – Best Film (Venice 65th)
Venice Film Festival 2008
— Golden Lion
BAFTA 2010
— Best Sound
Key opinion
The Hurt Locker is widely praised for its visceral, realistic depiction of modern warfare and the psychological addiction to combat. While critics celebrate its technical mastery and intense pacing, a subset of viewers finds the narrative formulaic, politically biased, or emotionally detached.
| Cinematography | The visceral cinematography and authentic atmosphere effectively capture the high-stakes tension of bomb-disposal operations. | |
| Acting | Jeremy Renner’s performance provides a compelling, nuanced portrait of an adrenaline-addicted soldier struggling to function in civilian life. | |
| Direction | Kathryn Bigelow’s direction succeeds in subverting traditional war-hero archetypes, focusing instead on the compulsive nature of combat. | |
| Screenplay | The film’s episodic structure and lack of traditional plot rewards those seeking a raw, meditative character study, while others find the narrative aimless or predictable. | |
| Culture | Opinions on the film's politics are deeply split; supporters see an honest portrayal of the Iraq War's toll, while detractors view it as a piece of American nationalist propaganda. |