In the Valley of Elah v Hurt Locker
20 March 2010, 02:16 PM
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In the Valley of Elah v Hurt Locker
I know this is a bit behind the times - but I have just watched Elah and thought it was a brilliant take on the US war in Iraq. At least to my eyes it was a much better tale of the situation than Hurt Locker.
Anyone else seen it?
It has Charlize Theron in it playing a very understated non-glamourous role - still gorgeous though!
Anyone else seen it?
It has Charlize Theron in it playing a very understated non-glamourous role - still gorgeous though!
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Hurt locker was ok, not spectacular as war films go, its one of those films you watch once then put it in the cupboard and maybe drag out again 2 years later and wonder why you put it in the cupboard in the first place, then watch it and remember 
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Hurt Locker is OK , But not a s good as I expected and the Oscar it got was more for the troops over there than the film I feel.
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I agree that Elah packed a pretty big emotional punch, and took you a few rounds.
This is where I think it bettered Hurt Locker in that is was less glamourous and more real - to my taste.
This is where I think it bettered Hurt Locker in that is was less glamourous and more real - to my taste.
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