A strong connection

Rating: 7/10 (26 October 2012)

The Hurt Locker portrays a realistic depiction of the mentality of soldiers in the Iraq War. Instead of just focusing on the usual story lines about bravery and valor, Bigalow focuses on the human side of the war, most importantly what drives the soldiers. This is especially true with Sergeant James. He represents the way in which soldiers are affected by the war. He becomes so emotionally detached that the only thing that keeps him going is the need to take risks. These risks are what makes the movie exciting and allows us to connect with the characeters. These dramatic scenes allow us to see James'inner motivations and determine why he takes these risks. By understanding his motivations, viewers are able to form a deep connection to James and others.