On a second viewing, Kathryn Bigalow's testosterone fuelled war drama is really quite remarkable. Whilst not the masterpiece it has been said to be in some circles, considering Bigalow's last movie was the lacklustre K19: The Widowmaker, the sheer brilliance of The Hurt Locker makes you wonder why she can't be on this form all the time. It takes it's war is a drug motif and runs with it. There's no political speech, no war-is-hell sentimentality, just a team and their gung-ho commander who is only looking for his next rush. It makes for some tense viewing sometimes, the standout being the climactic ticking bomb, yet it is this simplicity that makes the film work.
Not a classic but, you know what, it aint far off. Bravo Miss Bigalow. Bravo.
4.5/5
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