NetflixThe Hurt Locker (2008)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.5
Overview
During the Iraq War, a Sergeant recently assigned to an army bomb squad is put at odds with his squad mates due to his maverick way of handling his work.
Starring Cast
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Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Islam: Positive
Overview
During the Iraq War, a Sergeant recently assigned to an army bomb squad is put at odds with his squad mates due to his maverick way of handling his work.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixApple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film maintains a neutral stance by focusing on the psychological impact and addictive nature of combat for an individual soldier, rather than taking an explicit political position on the Iraq War or its broader implications.
The movie features a cast that reflects some diversity, particularly within its military setting, without explicitly altering traditionally established roles. Its narrative primarily focuses on the psychological aspects of war and does not engage in explicit critique or negative portrayal of traditional identities.
Secondary
The film portrays the Iraqi population, predominantly Muslim, as victims of war and its chaos, eliciting sympathy. While depicting insurgents who are Muslim, the narrative avoids demonizing Islam as a faith, focusing instead on the human cost of conflict and the psychological toll on soldiers, thereby offering a nuanced view of its adherents.
The Hurt Locker does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a bomb disposal unit in the Iraq War, exploring the psychological toll of combat without addressing 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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