___The Hurt Locker___

Rating: 10/10 (2 January 2011)

___The Hurt Locker manages to be both an action-packed thriller and an Affecting Drama filled with real, conflicted characters.___The Hurt Locker's opening scene is remarkable. ___Knowing next to nothing about the characters, their motivations, or what their job entails, emotion and tension exists. ___A military bomb squad begins to dismantle a roadside explosive, carefully cutting wires after a robot fails to perform as anticipated. ___While the audience sits on edge, the soldiers laugh, smile, and joke with each other.___Viscerally exciting, adrenaline-soaked tour of force, suspense and surprise, full of explosions and hectic scenes of combat.___I was amazed by the movie's reality and intensity! ___ This film is a must see! ______ Roveda Kaarina Hicks _______