The Hurt Locker
You don't have to be a hero to do this job. But it helps.
Overview
During the Iraq War, a Sergeant recently assigned to an army bomb squad is put at odds with his squad mates due to his maverick way of handling his work.
Backdrop
What makes this movie Worth Watching
Released during a tumultuous period in the Iraq War (2003-2011), 'The Hurt Locker' provides a gripping account of the daily lives and challenges faced by military personnel on the ground. It offers an intimate look at the human cost of war, particularly through its portrayal of the complexities of bomb disposal work.
- Exceptional direction and tension-filled narrative by Kathryn Bigelow, compelling performances, especially by Jeremy Renner as the bomb disposal expert. The movie delves into the psychological effects of war on individuals and explores themes of fear, adrenaline, and survival.
- Unique portrayal of the Iraq War focusing on the bomb disposal unit instead of the broader political or military context, providing a fresh perspective on the conflict.
- Engaging suspense and thriller elements that keep viewers on the edge of their seats throughout the movie.
Fun Facts
- Jeremy Renner had to undergo extensive training to prepare for his role as the bomb disposal expert William James, including learning how to disarm actual explosives under the supervision of military experts.
- 'The Hurt Locker' won six Academy Awards in 2010, including Best Picture, making it only the fourth war film to do so after 'Platoon', 'Casualties of War', and 'Gallipoli'.
- Kathryn Bigelow became the first woman ever to win the Academy Award for Best Director with 'The Hurt Locker'.
Available Languages
English
US
Title:
"You don't have to be a hero to do this job. But it helps."
Deutsch
DE
Title: Tödliches Kommando - The Hurt Locker
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Français
FR
Title: Démineurs
"Vous n'avez pas besoin d'être un héros pour faire ce métier, mais ça aide."
Pусский
RU
Title: Повелитель бури
"Война - это наркотик"
Italiano
IT
Title: The Hurt Locker
"Taglia solo il rosso"
svenska
SE
Title:
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Cast
Crew
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Oscar Awards
Wins
DIRECTING - 2009
Kathryn Bigelow
FILM EDITING - 2009
Bob Murawski, Chris Innis
BEST PICTURE - 2009
Kathryn Bigelow, Mark Boal, Nicolas Chartier, Greg Shapiro
SOUND EDITING - 2009
Paul N.J. Ottosson
SOUND MIXING - 2009
Paul N.J. Ottosson, Ray Beckett
WRITING (Original Screenplay) - 2009
Mark Boal
Nominations
ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE - 2009
Jeremy Renner
CINEMATOGRAPHY - 2009
Barry Ackroyd
MUSIC (Original Score) - 2009
Marco Beltrami, Buck Sanders
Media
Trailer
Official Australian Trailer
Featurette
CNN: Cast from the film discussing 'The Hurt Locker'
Trailer
Official Trailer