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Has anyone seen this movie? I haven't. From what I've read in a few places, it is a bit anti-military, or at least a film that doesn't put our military in the best light. I've heard a few complaints about Avatar (which I haven't seen yet either but would like to) being the same way. Although, from the clips and reviews I've seen, Avatar looks more anti-imperialism, than anti-military.Just curious if anyone here has seen Hurt Locker and what your thoughts are about the movie.
I have not seen it but have heard that it is truly the first “Iraq war movie” that actually merits the designation of being an Iraq war movie. My brother in the army does that same kind of stuff – dismantling IEDs (though he's in the U.S. now) – so I should get his take on the movie. I just talked to him a few days ago and I forgot to get his opinion on it.
I saw it and thought it was wonderful (I have never been in combat). Critics have said it is wrong to depict war as a drug for some people. They have not read John Hershey's THE WAR LOVER about an 8th Air Force pilot bombing Germany. It was later made into a movie starring Steve McQueen.I do not know about the accuracy of the film, but is was riveting. Some years ago the Brits had a seriesabout bomb squads in WWII called, I think, Danger USB.
My brother in the army does that same kind of stuff – dismantling IEDs (though he's in the U.S. now) – so I should get his take on the movie. I just talked to him a few days ago and I forgot to get his opinion on it.
Definitely. Would be very interested in hearing his take.
Haven't seen it and probably wont watch it. I do not have a high regard for the way Hollywood depicts the military, they generally do a poor job of it. On that note, I have not seen any of the “Iraq War” films or read any of the books, deliberately.
Now you are being sulky. I understand. I have never watched FOX news. I am afraid of the ghosts of my parents if they found out.
I don't watch them for much the same reason I have heard that Drs don't watch shows like ER. They are completely divorced from reality. If you have never been shot at it is impossible to have it explained to you no matter how many movies you watch.
Check–same reason I avoid Fox News–no connection to reality (I have been told) Although never in combat I was shot at and stabbed –very intense.
I don't watch them for much the same reason I have heard that Drs don't watch shows like ER. They are completely divorced from reality. If you have never been shot at it is impossible to have it explained to you no matter how many movies you watch.
Brother, I understand where you are coming from. In time, you may go back to watching war movies, but probably never ones about Iraq or Afghanistan. I watched “Hurt Locker” and thought it well done (if you forgive the Hollywood injected John Wayne / Lone Ranger element), but to this day, I won't watch “Blackhawk Down” or any of the documentaries about it — too personal. Had a commrade who was portrayed (in a non-speaking role) in the movie – he went to see it and it really “f”ed him up. Lost his job, his wife, and he crawled inside a bottle and shut out everyone for about two years. That was damn near 10 years ago and he's still not fully back. Hollywood BS is one thing, PTSD is another one entirely – it can get anyone even years later. PM me if you want.
I agree that PTSD can be bad, I have some friends that have been medically retired because of it. I dont watch Iraq movies because Hollywoods presentation of today's soldier generally disgusts me.As to Somalia, I almost went in early 93 when they were going to send an Armor Batt., we did have some guys from our support platoon go though.
Watched it yesterday, quite entertaining and not that bad for a movie. Well yes, it's only a movie, not a documentary but at least it can provide some information to a large audience, not always aware, or willing to, about what's happening on the front.From Henry Engelhardt, in bomb disposal for 20 years : “Of course, no film is realistic in all its details, but the important things were done very well.”http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118013551
