Bullets, brains and bodies

Rating: 8/10 (4 August 2009)

One of the absolute must-see movies of 2009, The Hurt Locker uncovers the harsh realities of the bomb defusing unit of the Delta Company seizing you from the get go. The backdrop of the bombs and the war, the uncharacteristic styles of the leader and his unit, the feeling of being in an alien country, the personal lives of the unit all of them are juxtaposed perfectly to reflect what it takes to be actually on the ground in a war zone. The documentary style shooting adds impetus and makes it all the more realistic. Wouldn't be surprising if the movie receives multiple nominations. Bigelow and Renner, the casting, everything looked brilliant. Special appearances from a few well known actors was a great touch! From Near Dark to Hurt Locker, Bigelow is now a director of her own. Not for the faint of heart. 8/10.