The Hurt Locker Blu-ray January 12, 2010 - Wins Best Picture Oscar

[jw]

In the summer of 2004, Sergeant J.T. Sanborn and Specialist Owen Eldridge of Bravo Company are at the volatile center of the war, part of a small counterforce specifically trained to handle the homemade bombs, or Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), that account for more than half of U.S. hostile deaths and have killed thousands of Iraqis. A high-pressure, high-stakes assignment, the job leaves no room for mistakes, as they learn when they lose their team leader on a mission. When Staff Sergeant William James takes over the team, Sanborn and Eldridge are shocked by what seems like his reckless disregard for military protocol and basic safety measures. And yet, in the fog of war, appearances are never reliable for long. Is James really a swaggering cowboy who lives for peak experiences and the moments when the margin of error is zero - or is he a consummate professional who has honed his esoteric craft to high-wire precision? As the fiery chaos of Baghdad swirls around them, the men struggle to understand and contain their new leader long enough for them to make it home. They have only 38 days left in their tour of Iraq, but with each new mission comes another deadly encounter, and as James blurs the line between bravery and bravado, it seems only a matter of time before disaster will strike.

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[Darkhawk9587]

Good to see this is getting released soon. I missed it in theaters. Definitely will check this out when it's released.

[SDBlu]

+1

I was just wondering what people who did see it in theaters thought???

Worth a blind buy?

[TylerDurden]

I did see it in theaters. Its another film portrayal of life in the military, like Jarhead, Full Metal Jacket, only more realistic and down to earth. The story revolves around a EOD team deployed to Iraq. The tension built around the bomb disarming scenes is well paced.

[jw]

Originally Posted by MarcosG

+1

I was just wondering what people who did see it in theaters thought???

Worth a blind buy?

I thought so, if you liked Generation kill or other war films, its definitely worth it

[banned user105]

Originally Posted by MarcosG

+1

I was just wondering what people who did see it in theaters thought???

Worth a blind buy?

So far, The Hurt Locker is the best-reviewed film of the year and one of the best-reviewed films of the decade.

Take that for what you will.

Originally Posted by TylerDurden

only more realistic and down to earth.

That doesn't seem to be the opinion of the military. Don't get me wrong, it's a great film, but any serviceman who's seen it will tell you how exaggerated it is.

[Propellarhead9]

I am looking forward to this getting released. I didn't get a chance to see it in theaters but I really wanted to.

[TylerDurden]

Originally Posted by doctorthodt

That doesn't seem to be the opinion of the military. Don't get me wrong, it's a great film, but any serviceman who's seen it will tell you how exaggerated it is.

Well Iam a service member, but I was speaking in terms of the two films that I listed Jarhead and Full Metal Jacket.

[xander]

Jeremy Renner's performance in this movie was outstanding. I really liked the way the film played out including the ending.

[jw]

Originally Posted by doctorthodt

That doesn't seem to be the opinion of the military. Don't get me wrong, it's a great film, but any serviceman who's seen it will tell you how exaggerated it is.

most servicemen dont like films that glorify what they dont take lightly, thats why. Many dont like any type film like this

[tacomaprime]

day 1 buy for me. I have a feeling the subwoofer will get a workout from it.

[repete66211]

Originally Posted by MarcosG

+1

I was just wondering what people who did see it in theaters thought???

Worth a blind buy?

I can't recommend this as a blind buy because, as a cheapskate, I don't believe in buying a movie you haven't seen. It's a good movie. There were some elements in it that bothered me, but nothing too distracting. If you like war movies and you have a lot of money laying around then grab it. Otherwise I recommend a rental before you purchase.

[Bizdady]

Just saw this last night really great movie!! Will definately buy this on Blu-ray. This movie must be in my collection.

[rfrost]

I am getting peeved at this region encoding on BR - I know why its there - just annoys me to see films I want released in regions that I cant watch.

Hopefully this will be in Region B soon!

[Blu Blazer]

Best movie of the year IMO. Directing, acting and writing are all top notch. I would recommend it to anyone who is a fan of war movies. A for sure 1st day buy for me.

[Fightertown]

This was a great movie to watch. For those that missed it, blind buy is a must.

[robertc88]

It was gone in the theater pretty quickly in my locale and I didn't get the chance to see it. Looking forward to renting it at least.

[mikryan29]

love this movie and god am i sick of hearing service men ***** about how unrealistic movies and video games are / they are entertainment- no one cares really about if it's accurate it's not a doc now is it?

[valentinian]

Originally Posted by jwbbud

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A truly awsome movie.Go get it when it`s released.

[blu_sharpy]

WOW! One of the very few times where here in the UK we are getting it first. Lionsgate are releasing it on the 28th December. I think we are in pretty safe hands with Lionsgate.