A high tension war thriller, very worthwhile viewing

Rating: 10/10 (16 February 2012)

I've just finished watching this movie and I will say it's one of the most thrilling films I've seen in a while. I also want to say I have a cousin serving in Afghanistan so I do know what it's like to have a family member serving overseas.
This movie starts out in the beginning of the Iraqi invasion in 2004 and a bomb squad unit loses one of its members, and it's a very intense and detailed scene. The squad then gets a new leader Sgt. First Class James, who is rugged and somewhat careless of his own safety and doesn't always listen to his teammates, which leads to tensions between the three of them.
The movie consists of the three defusing bombs planted in populated areas and each scene is very intense and you get nervous watching the movie and it makes you feel as though you're right there in the field.
I think this movie was very well deserved to win best picture and war movie fans will definitely enjoy this film.