Like many movies I have seen before “The Hurt Locker” begins with a quote. The quote states simply “War is a Drug.” Although not true for everyone, some find it almost impossible to return home and begin their normal lives once again. For Staff Sergeant William James played by Jeremy Renner, war was a drug, and it was as if he found pleasure while under enemy fire and defusing bombs. There are two main reasons why “The Hurt Locker” is such a standout film. One reason being that James was accompanied by two other men known as Sanborn, and Eldridge who stood by James whenever he needed and represented how a team of three men could work so strong, something truly inspirational. And that the film was directed and produced by the team of Mark Boal
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Jeremy Renner as Staff Sergeant James is like a specialist who knows his bombs inside and out, sometimes better than the makers of the bombs. Although he sometimes seems overly confident, he does his job as best as anyone can do giving the viewer the idea that there is no one better than James. Next in line is Sergeant JT Sanborn played by Anthony Mackie. Sanborn provides cover fire for James as well as provide him with “ears” while James is suited up in his heavy armor. Essentially, without Sanborn, James may as well have been on the front lines all alone and blindfolded. The third man on the team is specialist Owen Eldridge played by Brian Geraghty. Eldridge was not not given the credit he probably deserved while helping James and Sanborn. Although little was noted, Eldridge did have a few moments where he saved the day. The team of three were able to accomplish almost all tasks they were assigned perfectly. And the actors who played as the soldiers of war could have been mistaken for the men in the story, for they did such an outstanding job displaying what the men would have been …show more content…
And it is obvious that Bigelow and Boal knew what they were doing. Bigelow has directed many other successful war time stories like,”Zero Dark Thirty” and “Point Break.” And has been nominated for multiple prestigious film awards throughout her career. Journalist and writer Mark Boal was placed in Iraq in 2004 among other bomb squads which was how he came to the idea of “The Hurt Locker.” Like Bigelow, Boal has had a very successful career in the film industry by being nominated for multiple film awards he has taken part in. Both Bigelow and Boal received two Academy Awards for “The Hurt Locker.” One being for ‘Best Director’ going to Bigelow, and the other being for ‘Best Original Screenplay Writer’ that was awarded to Boal. And the biggest award of the night, ‘Best Picture’, went to “The Hurt
Jeremy Renner as Staff Sergeant James is like a specialist who knows his bombs inside and out, sometimes better than the makers of the bombs. Although he sometimes seems overly confident, he does his job as best as anyone can do giving the viewer the idea that there is no one better than James. Next in line is Sergeant JT Sanborn played by Anthony Mackie. Sanborn provides cover fire for James as well as provide him with “ears” while James is suited up in his heavy armor. Essentially, without Sanborn, James may as well have been on the front lines all alone and blindfolded. The third man on the team is specialist Owen Eldridge played by Brian Geraghty. Eldridge was not not given the credit he probably deserved while helping James and Sanborn. Although little was noted, Eldridge did have a few moments where he saved the day. The team of three were able to accomplish almost all tasks they were assigned perfectly. And the actors who played as the soldiers of war could have been mistaken for the men in the story, for they did such an outstanding job displaying what the men would have been …show more content…
And it is obvious that Bigelow and Boal knew what they were doing. Bigelow has directed many other successful war time stories like,”Zero Dark Thirty” and “Point Break.” And has been nominated for multiple prestigious film awards throughout her career. Journalist and writer Mark Boal was placed in Iraq in 2004 among other bomb squads which was how he came to the idea of “The Hurt Locker.” Like Bigelow, Boal has had a very successful career in the film industry by being nominated for multiple film awards he has taken part in. Both Bigelow and Boal received two Academy Awards for “The Hurt Locker.” One being for ‘Best Director’ going to Bigelow, and the other being for ‘Best Original Screenplay Writer’ that was awarded to Boal. And the biggest award of the night, ‘Best Picture’, went to “The Hurt