It has got a few very well achieved suspense moments until you realize how uninteresting the plot is.

Another movie I put off seeing for decade and I suppose it was worth the wait. Jeremy Renner and Anthony Mackie are fantastic in their roles bringing the messiness of Iraq in those years we were over there. Kathryn Bigelow is at her best with these type of movies, and the Oscar for Best Director on this front was well deserved!

Incredible acting and excellent direction make 'The Hurt Locker' an absolute must-watch war film.

An experience that takes light on a heavy topic, and yet leaves you on the edge of your seat agonizing and reflecting every second.

It’s a movie that one can watch. I finished it. I probably will never watch it again or think about it again after posting this review.

As a veteran of Iraq, I despise this film. What a load of rubbish.

It showed the lives of these people in a human way. The different qualities of people who are in this type of work, the different ways each main character copes with it. It isn't something which focuses on military politics or morals but it's not something that needs to or necessarily should. For what it is about it does a great job at showing it and giving you their experiences. It's not a movie you watch for the cinematics or the detail and depth of a grand storyline. It's something which shows things as what they can be to people. Don't get me wrong though, there is some great cinematic and storyboarding involved, just nothing like you'd expect from big box office movies. If you like suspense and grit, this is your movie.

As a veteran, there were some glaring technical errors. Whoever made this has no military experience. A gun won't jam if there is blood on the cartridges. You can't drag 155 shells out of the sand by just pulling on a couple of stranded copper wires. They weigh about 100 lbs each. The producer must have stumbled across an old GI Joe comic book.

While war can bring out the worst in us, it can also bring out a rush that we can't ignore! When a squad is given a new leader after there original one dies, they are unsettled with his dangerous risk-taking which eventually leads them into some dangerous situations. Foregoing the battlefield itself and examining the headspace of the soldiers who fight for our country, we are unsure if we should root for these characters as they take lots of unnecessary gambles!

This is a really great movie. You are there. Renner and Mackie both shine. Love this film.

I have to say it… this is a great movie BUT way too hard to watch it.

Ask any military veteran or any EOD guy and they'll tell you, this is by far the most accurate military movie ever made... Okay, I'm joking. Actually, they'll tell you the whole movie is garbage. A bit harsh, in my opinion. If you've ever read any of my reviews, you'll know that inaccuracies (the most cited reason this movie is panned by the military community) don't bother me. Well, that's not wholly true. In Hollywood, minor inaccuracies that are designed to enhance action or create tension are fine and in many cases are rather common troupes. It's those inaccuracies that are intentionally meant to discredit or demean that tend to bother me. Oftentimes, it'll lead to unnatural mischaracterizations that feel forced or out of place. When someone settles in to watch a movie and the subject matter they're familiar with is butchered so badly, it can definitely take away from the experience. Personally, I like this movie. Specifically, there are some real poignant moments of catharsis here. It's able to tap into the psychology of someone who has devoted themselves to a way of life so deeply they don't know how to reenter normal society, a real problem Government has failed to acknowledge. Plus, there are other movies that are far worse.

Patriotic emotion porn with little depth. We get it. Bombs are scary.

"The Hurt Locker" is a solid war film that delivers on intense action and strong performances from its lead actors, particularly Jeremy Renner. The film does a good job of capturing the chaos and unpredictability of war, and it delves into the psychological toll that combat can take on soldiers. While the writing is generally sharp, there are a few moments that feel a bit heavy-handed or underdeveloped. The Hurt Locker is worth watching for fans of the genre, but it may not quite reach the heights of some of the all-time great war films.

Really really good. Great performances by Mackie and Renner.

A solid film, but one that is certainly not as good as the hype would lead you to believe. Some genuinely tense and unflinching moments. 1 star off for the very annoying shaky handheld camerawork, which adds nothing and is just an irritation.

The Hurt Locker is undeniably a compelling and well-made film, showcasing the horrors of war with gripping intensity. However, while it received widespread acclaim, some might find it slightly overrated, as its portrayal of certain aspects of military life and psychological trauma could have been explored with more depth and nuance.

A war movie that does a fantastic job of showing the depth of humanity in each character. While this movie was a bit more impactful in 2008 when stories about the Iraq War were still daring and novel, its deepest sentiments are still very much felt. It's a great war movie that stumbles a bit with the perception of staying apolitical with how laser focused it is on its 3 main characters, but that doesn't take away from its beautifully horrifying narrative told through multiple vignettes over the course of their deployment.

Arguably the finest movie about the conflict in Iraq during the 2000's. While it is a nail-biting ride, it is also a compelling character study. One of 2009's best movies.

Que filmaço! Foi um dos poucos filmes do gênero em que assisti que realmente fiquei satisfeito e encorajado para assistir ao final de tão bom que é.