tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post2750128170394023600..comments2024-03-17T10:11:46.952-04:00Comments on Film Experience Blog: We Can't Wait #12 The Hurt LockerNATHANIEL Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-31985823572818546742009-02-09T17:34:00.000-05:002009-02-09T17:34:00.000-05:00I can't wait for The Hurt Locker either. Anything ...I can't wait for The Hurt Locker either. Anything starring Jeremy Renner and I'm all over it like flies on sh . . . <BR/><BR/>JA: You ain't lying about Jeremy being crazy hot in person! When I met him, we were standing so close to each other I swore he was going to set me on fire that's how hot he is.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-26978044550331108902009-02-09T12:06:00.000-05:002009-02-09T12:06:00.000-05:00Okay, so I saw the ten minutes or so of this they ...Okay, so I saw the ten minutes or so of this they showed at ComiCon this weekend, and listened to Jeremy Renner talk about the film (sidenote: Renner is crazy hot in person) and now I am really looking forward to this.Jason Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18254334131909339157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-26442212434018866242009-02-08T14:01:00.000-05:002009-02-08T14:01:00.000-05:00Totally cannot wait. Bigelow devotée. Just like ...Totally cannot wait. Bigelow devotée. Just like Nathaniel says, even some of her weaker stuff like <I>The Weight of Water</I> is easily re-watchable and full of interesting stuff. Really excited about this one, and as a big Anthony Mackie fan, I've got my fingers crossed for him, too. How many times does he need to excel in a movie before he gets in the center of the Hollywood action?NicksFlickPickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04607501848596529493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-13599041210993722622009-02-08T04:18:00.000-05:002009-02-08T04:18:00.000-05:00Iraq movie in front of Nine, woody & pedro?hel...Iraq movie in front of Nine, woody & pedro?<BR/>hell, no. I stopped at Fahrenheit 9/11.Alex Constantinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09940311552608814201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-7885525765465429332009-02-08T01:41:00.000-05:002009-02-08T01:41:00.000-05:00I have also had a chance to see it. I thought it ...I have also had a chance to see it. I thought it was great.<BR/><BR/>As much as everybody loved Renner (who was great), Anthony Mackie gave the great performance of the film. I was disappointed at the cameo appearances of not only Fiennes, but Guy Pearce and the great David Morse.<BR/><BR/>The thing that I think will make this great compared to other Iraq movies, is just like Rob said, not about Iraq.<BR/><BR/>That's what was a big part of the failures of other Iraq movies.<BR/><BR/>The action was great without being forced and it was very well written and layered for an action film.Nebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04400273356388638757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-11862081791064114422009-02-08T00:58:00.000-05:002009-02-08T00:58:00.000-05:00Woodstock, I totally recommend Strange Days, defin...Woodstock, I totally recommend Strange Days, definitely a must for any film enthusiast. Strong performances from Bassett, Fiennes and Lewis only sweeten the pot.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-50693210176103175202009-02-08T00:48:00.000-05:002009-02-08T00:48:00.000-05:00i know nothing of bigelow but this post already go...i know nothing of bigelow but this post already got me dlding her prevrious movies.Lucas Dantashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10819278292554693395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-88522237150708220572009-02-08T00:47:00.000-05:002009-02-08T00:47:00.000-05:00I saw "Strange Days" during its original theatrica...I saw "Strange Days" during its original theatrical release back in the day. And I am certainly on board for this one. <BR/><BR/>A coincidence that Bigelow and Cameron both have major releases due out this year...?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-40420306923884876982009-02-08T00:38:00.000-05:002009-02-08T00:38:00.000-05:00Rob, maybe it's a good thing that the movie doesn'...Rob, maybe it's a good thing that the movie doesn't have any obvious commentary therefore letting the viewer sort out their own feelings on conflicts in general. Kinda shitty about Fiennes cameo, as you say, his involvement was a plus in my column.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-27990488039980611152009-02-08T00:21:00.001-05:002009-02-08T00:21:00.001-05:00*quite as*quite asRobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06869577550036962998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-11236826860892085982009-02-08T00:21:00.000-05:002009-02-08T00:21:00.000-05:00I've seen it, and it's good, if structureless and ...I've seen it, and it's good, if structureless and not quite and blisteringly tense as I'd heard. A few extremely effective sequences though, and overall, I'm glad I saw it. It's worth noting that (a) Fiennes has a mere cameo, and (b) this is barely an Iraq movie. It never mentions the war, or has any sort of commentary about it. It could take place during any war or similar scenario.Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06869577550036962998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-81520916695823897682009-02-07T23:15:00.000-05:002009-02-07T23:15:00.000-05:00I would say I'm with Nathaniel on this one. Rewatc...I would say I'm with Nathaniel on this one. Rewatched Strange Days last month and was so surprised at well it had aged. The Iris hotel room scene still made me cringe and want to shut my eyes. As a Basset man, I've always respected Bigelow for giving the great Ms. Angela one of her greatest roles. That goodwill keeps me interested in this one.<BR/>I'm not burnt out on Iraq movies, just the bad ones. I think since the war is still going on, discussions are needed about the war itself which, as we all know, movies help facilitate. As long the"hurt locker" has a relevant point of view and a fresh approach, I think it'll be worthy of attention from the general public.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com