The Hurt Locker
2008
***½
Director: Kathryn Bigelow
Cast: Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie, Brian Geraghty, Guy Pearce, Ralph Fiennes, David Morse, Evangeline Lilly, Christian Camargo, Suhail Aldabbach, Christopher Sayegh
A story about three men who serve in an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team during the Iraq War. One of the men turns out to be a fearless adrenaline junkey who repeatedly puts his team members in jeopardy. Kathryn Bigelow's film explores the psychological impact of combat and the addictive nature of war. Bigelow doesn't offer a thought-provoking antiwar message, but merely a gripping thriller that happens to be set in war. Six Academy Awards include best film, best director, and best screenplay.
