Finally, Hurt Locker provides realistic war film

Rating: 6/10 (5 May 2010)

There are those who have nitpicked every scene of the movie Hurt Locker for military accuracy. Frankly, daily operations is more like those portrayed in this movie than perhaps some of us would like to believe.
Instead of portraying the enemy or the troops in a negative light, I felt that the Hurt Locker offered a realistic picture of war. It fully demonstrated that although they are combatants on the battlefield, they are fully human.
There is a scene in Hurt Locker between a soldier and a boy native to the country that is essential to the emotional plot of the movie. It demonstrates that each side often feels sympathy for the other.
I enjoyed the movie, but wouldn't rank it as one of my favorites. It does, however have a unique plot and a realistic storyline.
The director has left the audience enough space not to become too emotionally attached, I believe allowing us to feel a measure of what soldiers must feel.
Hurt Locker is a movie that should be on your list to view.
Hurt Locker won an Oscar. If for no other reason than to discover the film's redeeming qualities. Action adventure fans will like it. It also provides drama and a glimpse of war from the front lines.
Wendy Dawn - Associated Content