I liked it; very well shot and acted, and incredibly tense. But I don't think it really lives up the "near-perfect movie," and in my opinion, there are at least five movies this year better-qualified for Best Picture.

Idioteque... wrote: No, it won't.  Decent film at best, worth a one time watch but something I'd never visit again.  There were far better movies this year than Hurt Locker.  It was a bit overhyped.  I personally found the Ralph Fiennes cameo to be more exciting.  

Nope it won't win Best picture, I could name at least 5 films that are better than this.

But that's your ignorant statement, therefore it proves absurdity. Haaa, my point exactly, I just saw your chosen username! But I'd really love to know those "5 films" you so confidently say are better than this. No, Gamer, All About Steve are NOT better than this, so please!

Did this even appear down under at the cinema?

May rent....

While i was watching it i couldn't help but think, "hey he's that f----r from National Lampoons Senior Trip".  

I wouldn't say the ending has to be satisfying, it just has to be fitting. For example, I think No Country For Old Men is a perfect movie (or at least the closest any movie has been to perfect in the past decade) and I find it hard to associate the word "satisfying" with the end of that movie, though the end is very fitting thematically. Just my $.02

As for the Hurt Locker, aside from the amazing action I loved the perspective the director had towards the story. At the beginning there is a quote that says "war is a drug". Seeing a movie that was about the rush of war was very refreshing (especially after something like Stop-Loss) and it was never too preachy.

Amazing movie.  But is there really such thing as a perfect movie?  I wouldn't know how to tell.

want to see the movie.  missed out on it when it was playing in town.

Easily taking multiple awards on Oscar night

Will rent...

Highres artwork added...

I actually forgot about this movie. Never had the chance to see it. Will think through it first.

I love Kathryn Bigelow's work (although THE WEIGHT OF WATER bored me to tears), and the trailers for this looked great. Maybe that led me to too high expectations, but THE HURT LOCKER was quite a disappointment to me. While I was expecting some kind of documentary-like narrative, the story felt too easy and too close to Hollywood standards, the characters' motivations were trite almost to the point of TV-movies. And it seemed like Bigelow was somewhat out of her element, the movie didn't ring true, it was as though she were trying to mimick other directors' look and feel.

Even so, a failed, near-miss Bigelow is much better than most, so definitely worth your time, anyway. And I guess it will sound great at our home theaters.

LOVED this movie. Took FOREVER to get announced. Will be buying on blu asap.

Great movie!!! Some nominations to come out of this movie! Thumbs Up!

Definitely going to blind buy. I love Kathryn Bigelow's work, Near Dark is an all time favorite.

Yeah, day one buy here. Loved this movie. Definitely in my top 10 for the year. That box art is pretty good too.

This movie was as good as you have heard. One of the year's best for sure.