Instead,
director Kathryn Bigelow (Point Break)
simply shows the three man unit defusing bomb after bomb in a series of
some of the most tense and expertly crafted suspense sequences you'll
see in this or any other year.
There
is some character development here (and yes, there is a "your reckless
antics will get us all killed" scene), but Bigelow isn't interested in
showing us people who grow or learn. Rather,
she is describing a type, a man who having found war can't live without
it - and what that means for the men around him who can see a way out
of the hell they are in. Bigelow shows
equal restraint when it comes to making moral statements about the Iraq
war. There is nothing going on here but first‑class storytelling as we
see who these people are via their work (which is edge‑of‑the‑seat
material) and via their down time (which can be just as violent and
risky). Bigelow has made the first truly great film about the Iraq war, and she's done it by making a film about all war. Film‑making doesn't come better. Blu Ray Special Features
Plenty of versions of this puppy floating around - which is par for
the course when it comes to "Best Picture" Oscar winners - so no matter
what option you choose, you are going to end up with some kind of
awesome.
For mine, your best bet it to grab it on Blu Ray. The
picture is crazily crisp and there are extras vary - but well worth
checking out as they explore this fascinating part of "War" life.
Conclusion:
Movie 100% Extras: 60%
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