PhiloThe Hurt Locker (2008)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.5
Overview
An intense portrayal of elite soldiers who have one of the most dangerous jobs in the world: disarming bombs in the heat of combat. When a new sergeant, James, takes over a highly trained bomb disposal team amidst violen...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Philo
Prime Video
Apple TVBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
An intense portrayal of elite soldiers who have one of the most dangerous jobs in the world: disarming bombs in the heat of combat. When a new sergeant, James, takes over a highly trained bomb disposal team amidst violen...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
PhiloPrime VideoApple TVDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film maintains a neutral stance by focusing on the psychological toll and visceral experience of combat for an EOD team in Iraq, deliberately avoiding political commentary on the war's justification or broader implications.
The film features a diverse cast, including a prominent Black character, which reflects the reality of military units. However, this diversity does not stem from explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative itself does not focus on critiquing traditional identities or explicitly center on DEI themes, instead concentrating on the psychological toll of war.
Secondary
The Hurt Locker does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is entirely centered on the psychological impact of war on a male bomb disposal unit, with no elements pertaining to queer identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Hurt Locker is an original film with characters created specifically for its narrative. There are no pre-existing source materials, historical figures, or prior adaptations from which characters' genders could be swapped.
The Hurt Locker is an original film with characters created specifically for the screenplay. There is no prior source material, historical figures, or previous installments from which characters' races could have been established and subsequently altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.5
7.3
Critic Ratings
9.6
9.5
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