Hurt Locker: Did it deserve 6 Oscars?

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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses the film "The Hurt Locker" and its merit in winning six Oscars. Participants express varied opinions on the film's accuracy, storytelling, character development, and overall impact, with a focus on its portrayal of military life and the war in Iraq.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested
  • Conceptual clarification
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants find the film one-dimensional and not deserving of awards, suggesting it lacks depth and character development.
  • Others argue that the film's portrayal of military life and the experiences of soldiers is commendable, despite its inaccuracies.
  • There is a contention regarding the film's realism, with some stating it is the most inaccurate war film ever, while others claim it captures certain aspects accurately.
  • Participants note that the film's pacing and repetitive suspenseful scenes detract from its overall quality.
  • Some express that the film's success may be tied to its themes of supporting the military rather than its artistic merit.
  • Concerns are raised about the film's financial success relative to other films, with discussions on how box office numbers do not necessarily reflect quality.
  • There is a mention of the film's cultural significance and its reception among audiences and critics, with mixed reviews from bomb disposal experts.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally disagree on the film's merit and accuracy, with multiple competing views on its storytelling effectiveness and its portrayal of military life. The discussion remains unresolved, with no consensus on whether it deserved the accolades it received.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include varying definitions of accuracy in film, subjective interpretations of character development, and differing expectations of storytelling in war movies.

Did Hurt Locker Deserve 6 Oscars?

  • Yes

    Votes: 7 29.2%

  • No

    Votes: 17 70.8%
  • Total voters
    24
  • #31
turbo-1 said:
See "Surrogates" - it's the first Bruce Willis action-flick that I really enjoyed. Good plot, lots of twists (logically consistent twists), along with the obligatory Willis action scenes.

I didn't seen Surrogates yet. I liked "The Siege" and "12 monkeys".

You said earlier that you loved "Shawshank Redemption". What about "Cool Hand Luke" ? Did it appealed to you ?
 
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  • #32
DanP said:
I didn't seen Surrogates yet. I liked "The Siege" and "12 monkeys".

You said earlier that you loved "Shawshank Redemption". What about "Cool Hand Luke" ? Did it appealed to you ?
Yes, another good movie. Newman, Kennedy, and Martin were all top-notch in their roles.
 
  • #33
BTW, just saw General Ordierno on News Hour and he liked The Hurt Locker. He said "some people would say that it could have been more accurate" but he explained that he liked the way the movie portrayed the comraderie of the troops, the way the movie portrayed the fast life-and-death decisions that our young troops have to make, and other things that are important in-theater. Maybe check into PBS on the web and see if you can pick up that interview.
 

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