The tension is secured with chains and then reinforced with concrete

Rating: 8/10 (2 April 2015)

Kathryn Bigelow has developed a truly nerve shredding picture, that performs better than anything this year, but still can't quite reach the statement "a masterpiece".
A well acted piece with Jeremy Renner giving his most mature and captivating performance as a man truly addicted to conflict, his adrenaline junkie character just hits the spot and is the best acting this film offers. Support includes Anthony Mackie and two short lived performances from Guy Pierce and Ralph Fiennes.
But where this film truly succeeds and shines above the rest is in its tension filled scenes. Bringing you to the edge of your seat but never quite pushing you off, like few thrillers now days it take you beyond excitement and brings you into the realm of thrills. And boy it does squeeze out every little bit of thrills that it can offer.
This film succeeds with its thrills but doesn't feel like it is going to blow you away (excuse the pun), overall an enjoyable and thrilling piece, that doesn't seem to have an aim or a point to prove. A good film that strives to be brilliant nearly gets there, but left me feeling like I needed something else.