Not your typical war movie

Rating: 9/10 (8 May 2010)

I will admit this movie is a love it or hate it kind of movie, and I can understand why some people didn't like this movie due to what some people claim unrealistic scenes and plot. This is understandable, as with all movies, if your disbelief is not suspended, you're probably not going to like the movie.
That being said, I found this movie highly thought provoking and exhilarating. It is pretty much neutral on the war, it shows the true horrors of war but in the end the main character decides he wants to go back for more, because defusing bomb's is the only thing he really loves. I thought that scene at the end with his kid was spectacular and gave a very interesting perspective on things, one of if not the best part of the movie.
This movie is like an effective pitcher, it throws you whatever you aren't expecting. This is one of the movie's best qualities, along with having brilliant sound, editing, and camera work. The plot is practically unpredictable, which makes the most dramatic scenes inside the "hurt locker" even more dramatic. This movie should have you on the edge of your seat.
The Hurt Locker also provides many interesting perspectives and insights on the war, despite being unbiased. Character development is surprisingly well done. When I think back on the movie, at first you hate the main character, then love him, then feel sorry for him when he becomes psychologically affected by the perceived loss of the Iraqi kid. The mentally traumatized soldier also gives good perspective on what war is really like.
Overall the Hurt Locker is definitely worth watching, a true "rebel" of a movie that is brilliantly put together with a surprisingly terrific plot in a controversial subject matter