The Hurt Locker

Not what I was expecting. The pace was slow, but it was a strong character piece about the protagonist Sgt. James. Jeremy Renner did a wonderful job. Came across as relaxed and controlled in every scene. Made the scenes where he lost control all the more powerful. Anthony Mackie and Brian Geraghty were solid in supporting roles. Had some odd shots that did not seem to fit. Almost, but not quite, captured the alienness of being in danger in a foreign land every day. Wound up a little disjointed. Glad it did not end how I thought it was going to end. Decent movie, but not best picture quality. B--