8.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Hurt Locker (2008)
The Hurt Locker (2008)
Overview
During the Iraq War, a Sergeant recently assigned to an army bomb squad is put at odds with his squad mates due to his maverick way of handling his work.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
8.5
Overview
During the Iraq War, a Sergeant recently assigned to an army bomb squad is put at odds with his squad mates due to his maverick way of handling his work.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film maintains a neutral stance by focusing on the psychological impact and addictive nature of combat for an individual soldier, rather than taking an explicit political position on the Iraq War or its broader implications.
The movie features a cast that reflects some diversity, particularly within its military setting, without explicitly altering traditionally established roles. Its narrative primarily focuses on the psychological aspects of war and does not engage in explicit critique or negative portrayal of traditional identities.
Secondary
The Hurt Locker does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a bomb disposal unit in the Iraq War, exploring the psychological toll of combat without addressing queer identity or experiences.
The Hurt Locker is a war drama focusing on an Explosive Ordnance Disposal team in Iraq. The film does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes, nor does it explore issues related to transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Hurt Locker is an original film with characters created specifically for its narrative. There are no pre-existing source materials, historical figures, or prior adaptations from which characters' genders could be swapped.
The Hurt Locker is an original film with characters created specifically for the screenplay. There is no prior source material, historical figures, or previous installments from which characters' races could have been established and subsequently altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.5
7.3
Critic Ratings
9.6
9.5
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