Bit Disappointed, One sided

Rating: 5/10 (21 April 2010)

The multiple Oscar winner - The Hurt Locker finally released in India. Contrary to presumption the movie turned out to be another effort to justify Iraq war by using apolitical tag. Every civilian has been shown as suspicious for unknown reason and every marine has been shown as human. The movie suffers from being too self centric by showing the complexity of war from one side only.
On plus side, the technical aspects are worth mention. The sound effects and slow motion capture of explosive blasts have given real feel of the situation. Guy Pearce is a fine actor and he has been given minor role which disappointed me. I noticed Jeremy Renner in 28 Weeks Later as kind heated soldier where he saves a bunch of people from poisonous gas leaked by American authority to get rid of Zombie mess. The same kindness and grace of him is reflected here.
On Oscar winning - Precious:Based on Novel Push by Sapphire could have been the ideal choice for best film and best direction. It was much more original, entertaining at the same time tense and provoking film than The Hurt Locker.