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- It is now considered to be one of the most influential war films of the 2000s and the 21st century. In 2020, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".
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- Heroes of the Invasion. When the President of the United States sent troops to invade Iraq over fears the country’s strongman, Saddam Hussein, possessed weapons of mass destruction, Americans were split over the decision to go to war.
- Superb acting. Before they became huge stars as part of the Marvel Universe starring in the Captain America and Avengers franchise, Jeremy Renner and Anthony Mackie were up-and-coming unknown actors when they starred in this film.
- Kathryn Bigelow. Bigelow has been proving for years that women filmmakers can direct great action films; she has been directing some of the best action films released over the last 30 years, and “The Hurt Locker” is, without question, her best film to date.
- Filmed on Super 16mm. Filmed on the smaller format of Super 16mm, the film has a grainy real-life visual style in its depiction of war. Most films are shot on the bigger 35mm format or on digital capture.
Jul 23, 2023 · “The Hurt Locker,” directed by Kathryn Bigelow, is a gripping and visceral war drama that offers a raw and unfiltered glimpse into the lives of bomb disposal experts during the Iraq War.
Jun 26, 2024 · Was 'The Hurt Locker' anti-war or simply another US propaganda piece masquerading as rebellious art? Over a decade later, we look back at Kathryn Bigelow's history-making film.
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Jul 8, 2009 · “The Hurt Locker” is a spellbinding war film by Kathryn Bigelow, a master of stories about men and women who choose to be in physical danger. She cares first about the people, then about the danger. She doesn’t leave a lot of room for much else.
Plot. During the second year of the Iraq War, a U.S. Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal team with Bravo Company identifies and attempts to destroy an improvised explosive device with a robot, but the wagon carrying the trigger charge breaks.
Through its portrayal of Sergeant First Class William James and his team, “The Hurt Locker” confronts the realities of trauma, PTSD, and the struggles many veterans face upon returning home. In this article, we will delve deeper into the film’s portrayal of the psychological toll of war, and why it remains such a powerful and important ...
The Hurt Locker begins with this quotation from war correspondent Chris Hedges, and the narcotic addiction of battle is the film's central theme. Kathryn Bigelow directs masterfully, building tension both with unexploded ordnance and between the soldiers.
