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Offline trax1

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The Hurt Locker
« on: January 15, 2010, 05:30:55 PM »
Anyone seen this movie, I watched it today, hadn't heard much about it, but I do remember a few commercials when it came out, I have to say it's probably the best Iraq war movie I've seen, it's all about an EOD team in 2004 Iraq, I definitely suggest it to anyone who likes war movies.
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Re: The Hurt Locker
« Reply #1 on: January 15, 2010, 05:52:34 PM »
Going to the Redbox to get it now  ;)
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Re: The Hurt Locker
« Reply #2 on: January 15, 2010, 08:53:13 PM »
Ya i agree it is a really good movie, i mean ya it does have its Hollywood scenes like most movies but the action and story is pretty good. seems pretty real
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Re: The Hurt Locker
« Reply #3 on: January 15, 2010, 11:30:24 PM »
I liked it, watched it at home with the surround sound on.

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Re: The Hurt Locker
« Reply #4 on: January 15, 2010, 11:35:33 PM »
Watching it now. Took a break to smoke a cig.
Can't watch one like that here in the computer room, Gotta have surround and big screen  :aok


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Re: The Hurt Locker
« Reply #5 on: January 16, 2010, 12:08:57 AM »
resubscribed to netflix its on my list comes out tuesday. :aok
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Re: The Hurt Locker
« Reply #6 on: January 16, 2010, 12:45:59 AM »
I loved it.

Had a hard time finding it to purchase though.
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Re: The Hurt Locker
« Reply #7 on: January 16, 2010, 03:09:11 PM »
it Was pretty good.  Somehow I wish it was a little more "real";  I know I know - It's Hollywood.  Overall a good one to rent.
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Re: The Hurt Locker
« Reply #8 on: January 16, 2010, 04:02:36 PM »
I thought it was pretty good. Both of my sons that have served in Iraq thought the movie did a pretty good job of capturing the look of an atmosphere of Iraq
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Re: The Hurt Locker
« Reply #9 on: January 17, 2010, 01:28:10 AM »
it Was pretty good.  Somehow I wish it was a little more "real";  I know I know - It's Hollywood.  Overall a good one to rent.

My step-father served a tour in Iraq, 2005-06. UH-60 Blackhawk Crewchief & Mechanic, Combat Search and Rescue. After watching it, he said it was probably the most realistic war movie he's seen in a long time. During the movie he even commented saying the showers looked just about exactly as they do at Camp Victory.

I only saw the last half of the movie, but after one glance while doing laundry, I sat down and watched. It was great.
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Re: The Hurt Locker
« Reply #10 on: January 17, 2010, 02:13:18 AM »
I don't remember seeing the trailers or even hearing about this movie.  Thanks to this thread, I'll definitely be checking it out soon.  :)
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Re: The Hurt Locker
« Reply #11 on: January 17, 2010, 02:20:25 AM »
it Was pretty good.  Somehow I wish it was a little more "real";  I know I know - It's Hollywood.  Overall a good one to rent.

I have a few EOD buddies who felt the same way. I haven't had a chance to check it out yet.

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Re: The Hurt Locker
« Reply #12 on: January 17, 2010, 10:27:01 AM »
I don't remember seeing the trailers or even hearing about this movie.  Thanks to this thread, I'll definitely be checking it out soon.  :)
Yeah it was one of those movies that really didn't get much publicity when it came out, but I have heard that it may get the Oscar nomination for best picture of the year.
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Re: The Hurt Locker
« Reply #13 on: January 17, 2010, 12:05:09 PM »
I just got done watching it really good.
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Re: The Hurt Locker
« Reply #14 on: January 17, 2010, 03:21:53 PM »
Just finished watching it...one of the better war movies. Pretty good portrait of an EOD adrenaline junky. I'd recommend it to anyone who wants to see a good war movie.
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