The hurt locker might just be in my top 3 movies ever. I have never seen a movie so engaging from the first minute.
I started the movie and right away the dialogue just grabbed me right out of my seat. I think the fact that I was watching a movie about a bomb defuser who also supported Ben Affleck in The Town really made me appreciate the acting. So many scenes made me just drop my jaw at the sight of things this guy had to deal with.
I think I would've voted for this for best picture no matter what year it was nominated. It didn't much to compete with last year, but it would've given The King's Speech a run for it's money. Whether or not it would've won, I would've been unsure until it was actually announced.
The relationship between the three guys in the squad was depicted and evolved superbly throughout the entire film. Watching them work together, drink together, or playfully fighting each other showed so much about, not just their relationship with each other, but how they operate outside of the war. Which is also hinted at during emotional moments when they actually open up to each other.
The film also depicted terrorist attacks in a way that made me pretty scared for them even though I knew it was fictional. It was so realistic I could've sworn it was a true story.
If you haven't already seen this movie, do so. It is a war movie, not your typical run and gun and cuss war, but it did still have it's fair share of language and adult topics throughout. Nothing sexual, but still deserved the R rating.
I hope that wouldn't hold you back, because I feel so bad it took me THIS long to see it. I have never been so impressed.
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