Not a patch on The Hurt Locker.

Rating: 1/10 (2 July 2013)

Only recently watched this DVD as I never got around to seeing it at the cinema. There was anticipation following the reviews and Oscars, plus it was the next film following the brilliant Hurt Locker.
So I have to say, that I am glad I didn't go the cinema. It is very much a disappointing movie which doesn't deserve the hype and certainty doesn't stand alongside the directors other movies. The subject matter I have always found interesting and it should have made for a good movie, but it is disjointed, jumping from year to year, and your never feel or bond with the characters. I personally couldn't stand Jessica Chastain's character and this is despite it being abundantally obvious that you should because of the politics and time passing whilst awaiting a decision. More character development would have aided this movie no doubt. The best thing about this is the wonderful score by Alexandre Desplat, which is suitably haunting, enduring and tense. Just like the movie should have been.