‘The Hurt Locker’ Download and Reviews

November 13, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Action, Drama, Thriller

“The Hurt Locker” Movie Details

The Hurt Locker tagline: You’ll know when you’re in it.
The Hurt Locker - DVD Cover

The Hurt Locker DVD Cover

Actors:
Jeremy Renner Staff Sergeant William James
Anthony Mackie Sergeant JT Sanborn
Brian Geraghty Specialist Owen Eldridge
Guy Pearce Sergeant Matt Thompson
Ralph Fiennes Contractor Team Leader
David Morse Colonel Reed
Christian Camargo Colonel John Cambridge
Suhail Aldabbach Black Suit Man
Sam Spruell Contractor Charlie
Sam Redford Contractor Jimmy
Erin Gann Mortuary Affairs Officer
Justin Campbell Sergeant Carter
Ryan Tramont Guard at Liberty Gate
Malcolm Barrett Sergeant Foster
J.J. Kandel Guard at Camp Liberty Market
Directors: Kathryn Bigelow
IMDB Rating: 8.0/10 out of 36,794 votes

“The Hurt Locker” Movie Review

“The Hurt Locker” Plot Summary

Iraq. Forced to play a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse in the chaos of war, an elite Army bomb squad unit must come together in a city where everyone is a potential enemy and every object could be a deadly bomb.

One of the best war films of the past 25 years…

Gut-wrenching, pulse-pounding, out of this world tension, just mere exterior descriptions of what Kathryn Bigelow’s new film, The Hurt Locker is. Written by Mark Boal, The Hurt Locker overflows with intensity, passion, and reverence. In the wake of 9/11, filmmakers have struggled to create a piece that is socially accepted and respected. Only two films have succeeded in this task over the past eight years; Paul Greengrass’ beautiful United 93, depicting an open interpretation of the final moments of the doomed plane and now, Bigelow’s film will join the short, elite list

This character-driven tale tells the stories of three army soldiers who are a part of the most dangerous of jobs to offer in the military, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), in plainer terms, they disarm bombs. Staff Sergeant William James played ferociously by Jeremy Renner heads up this story as a soldier facing death every moment of the day. With his wife and child at home and often displaying unorthodox behavior, James seems fit for a war soldier. Sergeant JT Sanborn, played by Anthony Mackie is a by-the-book man, living his days at war while incurring losses along the way. Specialist Owen Eldridge played by Brian Geraghty is young, bewildered, and thrust into a situation unknowing of the impact it would have. What these three men bring to their respective roles educates the viewer of the horrors of war. Forget what you think you know on CNN and your local news, Bigelow is running the show with Boal out on assignment and Renner, Mackie, and Geraghty as our anchors. The crews of the picture are the tools in building this powerful vessel. Cinematographer Barry Ackroyd uses his four camera use to keep us feeling like a first-person account of the events of the film. The mesh of Marco Beltrami & Buck Sanders score and the sound effects team makes for a more suspenseful experience. Filming in Jordan was the choice of Bigelow to give it a more authentic feel. ‘If you’re going to make a film about the Middle East, make it in the Middle East.’ Bigelow said to me after the film. It paid off big time because I always felt like I was there in the battle zone, enduring pain, torment, and dehydration. With a NY & LA release set for Friday, June 26th, The Hurt Locker’s deserves all the praise its been receiving and should be experienced by any movie lover. The Oscar Prospects might look a little grim based on the summer release but with no real first-half of 2009 contenders, Bigelow and her film have strong chances of taking a spot amongst the final five come end of the year. Renner and Mackie will also be strong contenders in their respective categories. The strongest possibility for an Oscar has to be for writer Mark Boal. The research he did for the film alone will keep Boal in the minds of voters. The Hurt Locker’s striking cinematography, crisp editing that keeps it at a heart palpating pace, strong performances, directing, and writing is enough to take this film in consideration for your viewing. Brilliant, simply brilliant.****/****

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‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ Download and Reviews

September 3, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Animation, Drama, Family

“The Hunchback of Notre Dame” Movie Details

The Hunchback of Notre Dame tagline:
The Hunchback of Notre Dame - DVD Cover

The Hunchback of Notre Dame DVD Cover

Actors:
Jason Alexander Hugo
Mary Kay Bergman Quasimodo’s Mother/Additional Voice
Corey Burton Brutish Guard/Additional Voice
Jim Cummings Guards and Gypsies
Bill Fagerbakke Oafish Guard
Tom Hulce Quasimodo
Tony Jay Frollo
Paul Kandel Clopin
Charles Kimbrough Victor
Kevin Kline Phoebus
Heidi Mollenhauer Singing Voice of Esmeralda
Demi Moore Esmeralda
Patrick Pinney Guards and Gypsies/Additional Voice
Gary Trousdale The Old Heretic
David Ogden Stiers Archdeacon
Directors: Gary Trousdale and Kirk Wise
IMDB Rating: 6.5/10 out of 17,920 votes

“The Hunchback of Notre Dame” Movie Review

“The Hunchback of Notre Dame” Plot Summary

A deformed bellringer must assert his independence from a vicious government minister in order to help his friend, a gypsy dancing girl. add synopsis

The Best Film I’ve Ever Seen

Not too long ago, my sister watched Aladdin a lot. I thought the music was pretty good, and I wanted to check out more music by Alan Menken. I found Hunchback. I vaguely recalled scenes I had seen when I saw it at the theater (I was 5 or 6 then), so I wanted to remember what exactly happened in it. I listened to some of the music from it, and I was hooked. ‘Bells of Notre Dame’ and ‘Topsy Turvy’ continually play in my head (and I continually play them on the piano).

I honestly think this movie is the best film I have ever seen. The music is fantastic, the animation is great, and the story is touching and heartwarming. I recommend this to anyone looking for a good film.

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