The Hurt Locker

[LOTRFan]

Oh, OK... I guess reading people's posts and reviews all over the net gave me the wrong impression...
Thanks for clearing it up...

Praising those troops who deal with the real life horrors of IED's is one thing; lauding William James' character is something entirely different, if a reviewer were to do that, they missed the entire film.

Funny thing is though, like it or not, it provides more talking points than a certain other front-runner.

 

[Kuzeh]

Praising those troops who deal with the real life horrors of IED's is one thing; lauding William James' character is something entirely different, if a reviewer were to do that, they missed the entire film.

Funny thing is though, like it or not, it provides more talking points than a certain other front-runner.

Why do you feel the urge to bring up Avatar over and over again?
Is that supposed to validate this movie?
And I liked Hurt Locker but wouldn't call it a cinematic masterpiece... I just thought it was obvious what it is, and what it's not...

 

[LOTRFan]

Why do you feel the urge to bring up Avatar over and over again?
Is that supposed to validate this movie?
And I liked Hurt Locker but wouldn't call it a cinematic masterpiece... I just thought it was obvious what it is, and what it's not...

I didn't mention Avatar, I was talking about The Blind Side.

 

[LChinoz]

I didn't mention Avatar, I was talking about The Blind Side.

The Blindside was never a "front-runner." Nice try though

 

[Kuzeh]

The Blindside was never a "front-runner." Nice try though

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[LOTRFan]

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I know I totally missed that one in the Sideshow contest!

 

[ironwez20]

I really dont see what the big deal was the hurt locker was no better then saving private ryan.

 

[Jen]

I really dont see what the big deal was the hurt locker was no better then saving private ryan.

And Saving Private Ryan was an amazing film that should have won Best Movie....so that's actually a great compliment.

 

[Adoptedscot]

I've just ordered this from Play.com today so I should get it in a few days and will see what all the hype is about with this one.
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[The ill Jedi]

And Saving Private Ryan was an amazing film that should have won Best Movie....so that's actually a great compliment.

I've just ordered this from Play.com today so I should get it in a few days and will see what all the hype is about with this one.
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No hype, this is just a fantastic film. I'm sure you will agree.

 

[LOTRFan]

And Saving Private Ryan was an amazing film that should have won Best Movie....so that's actually a great compliment.

The comparison ends though just after a) they are both great films, b) both are "war" movies.

 

[OK SITHLORD]

Seen it, pretty good movie, would hate to have that job for sure.

 

[ironwez20]

I really dont see what the big deal was the hurt locker was no better then saving private ryan.

Yea your right , but the movie wasnt as good as saving private ryan in my opnion

 

[Jen]

Yea your right , but the movie wasnt as good as saving private ryan in my opnion

They are both so different - it's hard for me to compare the two - even if they are both war movies.

For me, there were completely different emotions at play - SPR was a tear jerker whereas The Hurt Locker was something different - I can't quite explain it....raw and intense for sure. SPR left me in tears - The Hurt Locker left me speechless.

Both great films - but both so very different.

 

[Sweet Rabbit]

Yea your right , but the movie wasnt as good as saving private ryan in my opnion

the whole idea of saving private ryan was getting out. hurt locker was never wanting to leave

 

[Darklord Dave]

What is so strong about Hurt Locker is that we have the other characters to balance out Renner's character. It should be obvious that he's damaged, but the contrast with his more well-adjusted comrades sells it completely and is what makes it such a strong film.

The film doesn't glorify war at all - it could have been a film about a police bomb disposal tech - but the war makes it that much more extreme situation and thus better drama. But it didn't have to be set there.

 

[LOTRFan]

The film doesn't glorify war at all - it could have been a film about a police disposal tech - but the war makes it that much more extreme situation and thus better drama. But it didn't have to be set there.

Ok, so you have just about redeemed yourself for that slam of Edward Scissorhands and Big Fish.

 

[SOLIDSNAKE]

BLACK HAWK DOWN was a better movie.

 

[Ash Housewares]

I've been suffering from Insomnia so my fiancee bought me Hurt Locker on Blu Ray.

 

[SOLIDSNAKE]

I've been suffering from Insomnia so my fiancee bought me Hurt Locker on Blu Ray.

HAHAHHAHAHAHA!!

why buy sleeping pills when you can buy the Hurt locker.