The Hurt Locker

Originally posted by FistOfThe North
did this movie even come out in theatres. i know it's out on dvd and i thought it was a straight-to-dvd film. i 1st heard about movie like less than 2 weeks ago.

Yeah, it was first released to theatres last July. Didn't get the widest possible release, though.

Originally posted by Rogue Jedi
haermm

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what's so funny?

Probably that it was the most acclaimed cinema release of 2009 and you're asking if it was straight-to-DVD.

-AC

NEWS FLASH: This film has swept the BAFTA's!

LONDON - Iraq war drama "The Hurt Locker" has won six prizes, including best picture, at the British Academy Film Awards.

Kathryn Bigelow took the best director prize for the film, beating nominees that included her former husband, "Avatar" director James Cameron.

"The Hurt Locker" also won prizes for original screenplay, cinematography, editing and sound. "Avatar" picked up awards for production design and visual effects.

"Avatar" and "The Hurt Locker" both went into Sunday's awards with nominations in eight categories, including best picture.

The awards, known as BAFTAs, are considered an important indicator of likely Oscar success.

- I'm beginning to think it will truly win at the Oscars in two weeks! Even James Cameron is getting on the bandwagon (or is he just being diplomatic for the voters), saying he hopes his ex-wife wins as well!

😎

A lot in the film business seem to think the Oscars will go in the directon of Avatar unfortunately, I hope they are wrong.

Yep, watched the BAFTAS yesterday, nice to see the film win the top awards, especially director!! let's hope she wins at the Oscars too.

I just watched The Hurt Locker today and I liked it.

Originally posted by Alpha Centauri
Probably that it was the most acclaimed cinema release of 2009 and you're asking if it was straight-to-DVD.

-AC

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maybe it's because i've never even heard of the movie until it was out on dvd?

Straight-to-DVD movies usually don't get nominated for Best Picture.

um, they never do..

and I heard about the hurt locker before it was nominated for the oscars.

i was on the phone with a friend earlier today, told him i was watching The Hurt Locker and he goes, "..what the heck is that?" i'm like, it's a movie.

lol.

I want Avatar to win best pic tonight but i have a strong feeling this movies gonna take it even though Avatar should take it because it is the better movie, imo.

The Hurt Locker's way better than Avatar imo, which is one of the most overrated movies to come out in a while. Although, I don't think The Hurt Locker should win Best Picture either. Inglourious Basterds all the way! (even though it won't win).

Originally posted by SnakeEyes
The Hurt Locker's way better than Avatar imo, which is one of the most overrated movies to come out in a while. Although, I don't think The Hurt Locker should win Best Picture either. Inglourious Basterds all the way! (even though it won't win).

😬 I dont think Avatar is over rated at all,It's the best cinema experience I have ever had

avatar sucked

Originally posted by Ms.Marvel
avatar sucked

😕 Why?

Originally posted by FistOfThe North
i was on the phone with a friend earlier today, told him i was watching The Hurt Locker and he goes, "..what the heck is that?" i'm like, it's a movie.

lol.

I want Avatar to win best pic tonight but i have a strong feeling this movies gonna take it even though Avatar should take it because it is the better movie, imo.

Avatar is a groundbreaking cinematic experience.

The plot and story itself is just good enough. The acting isn't great either.

As much as these awards ultimately mean nothing, if they did, Avatar wouldn't win Best Picture. It's nowhere near as good a movie as some of the other candidates.

If they had a Best Experience award, sure.

The Hurt Locker deserves it the most out of the movies listed. The actual best movie, Moon, was entirely snubbed, as was the man most deserving of Best Actor, Sam Rockwell.

-AC

THE HURT LOCKER WINS BEST PICTURE & BEST DIRECTOR!!!!!!! 💃

Plus four other Oscars - Original Screenplay, Sound & Sound Editing, and Film Editing!

Kudos to the wonderful Kathryn Bigelow, for defeating her tyrant of an ex husband!!

Originally posted by K.Diddy
😕 Why?

Yeah exactly.....why ?

and Avatar best winning visual effect knew that was gonna happen.

Originally posted by Ms.Marvel
avatar sucked

I liked Avatar, but I wouldn't even say it was the Best Science Fiction film of the year, never mind Best Picture - what with Star Trek, District 9, Moon, and maybe even Watchmen.

Originally posted by roughrider
THE HURT LOCKER WINS BEST PICTURE & BEST DIRECTOR!!!!!!! 💃

Plus four other Oscars - Original Screenplay, Sound & Sound Editing, and Film Editing!

Kudos to the wonderful Kathryn Bigelow, for defeating her tyrant of an ex husband!!

BAM!

JUSTICE prevails! 😄

wow what an upset. the hurt locker, best pic over avatar.

it's a dissapointment reminiscent of the '78 Academy Awards where annie hall, fcuking annie hall, took the best pic home over star wars, the better film.

the aa's have lost about 75 percent of their cred with me. i'll be taking it less serious now..

loved the horror tribute though..