Charles Bigelow

“The Hurt Locker” by film maker Kathryn Bigelow conveys the theme of the movie at the very beginning. The theme is a simple quote by Chris Hedges which states, “The rush of battle is often a potent and lethal addiction, for war is a drug.” (Hedges)The film 's greatest achievement is its ability to communicate the underlying truth of this quote consistently throughout the movie. Sergeant First Class William James, played by James Renner, captures this message through his job description, dialogue

In 2008, director Kathryn Bigelow presented The Hurt Locker, a war drama focusing on an army bomb squad during the Iraq War. When Sergeant JT Sanborn loses one of his men from to an explosion, Sergeant First Class William James replaces the bomb defuser and joins Sanborn and Specialist Owen Eldridge. Due to Sanborn’s heavy ego and James’ reckless methods, tensions rise and the men constantly quarrel until the three realize their similarities of being entrapped by war. The film explores the idea of

The Hurt Locker, directed by Kathryn Bigelow, was shot in a boots on the ground reporter style manner that aids in creating a constant,restless assumption of dread. Bigelow’s use of camera angles, movement and slow motion of critical bomb explosions that accounts for every detail of what happens that we would otherwise miss in real time, thus, drawing the viewer deeper in by heightening the raw comprehension of the moment. The opening scene establishes a three man bomb defusing team confident in

throughout the film. With the goal to show the horrific reality of war, Bigelow used specific elements such as characters outfits, lighting, types of camera techniques, setting and overall pacing are the directors strongest weapons in creating the pressing tension felt in her film. James, the films main character is the lens which Bigelow uses to show the audience the pain that war causes for both sides of the fight. Bigelow shows how war can change someone so much, altering them to the point to

War is a largely abstract concept to the average American. It is ubiquitous in news reports, political debates and our culture, but not tangibly understandable. Aside from the small pockets of the population that have experienced warfare, the jarringly focused and rigid representation of EOD team leader Sergeant First Class William James in Katherine Bigelow’s film The Hurt Locker (2008) provides insight to a world that much of the audience will never experience. Although The Hurt Locker would be

dangerous and exhilarating thrills of battle. Kyle had written about his journey from high school to becoming a Navy Seal in American Sniper using oxymorons, symbolism and emotional language from the perspective of himself, as well as his wife. Kathryn Bigelow presented the story of James’ experience in Iraq by implementing stylistic features such as music, cinematography and atmosphere. These texts revealed the life of the protagonist in their perspectives showing their frequent close encounters with death

The Hurt Locker The Hurt Locker by film maker Kathryn Bigelow conveys the theme of the movie at the very beginning. The theme is a simple quote by Chris Hedges which states, “The rush of battle is often a potent and lethal addiction, for war is a drug.” (Hedges) The film 's greatest achievement is its ability to communicate the underlying truth of this quote consistently throughout the movie. Sergeant First Class William James, played by James Renner, captures this message through his job description

in his unit become the paramount focus of the film. However, for what Bigelow is doing, that opening scene is absolutely essential. For the viewer, this essentially extended TV teaser slams you into the action. Suddenly, you’re on the battlefield, with the men as they perform their highly dangerous job. It’s shot in a handheld style, making it feel as though you’re really there, participating and watching. This allows Bigelow to quickly establish the rapport these men have, and the

In the film “The Hurt Locker” directed by Kathryn Bigelow, the theme of “war is a drug” is shown throughout the film. The film is about a bomb squad tasked with disarming bombs planted roadside, in bundles and other more disturbing places in Iraq. However the film is really more focused on what happens in the minds of soldiers under the constant adrenaline rush of war. As I watched the movie I began to gain an understanding of the quote “The rush of battle is often a potent and lethal addiction

Document (Quotation with page #) Say (What information is being presented?  What facts are presented?) Mean (What does this information mean?  What are its implications?  What thoughts/emotions does it evoke?) Matter (So what?  What is the significance of this text?  What are its impacts?   “I got hurt in the war,” I said(24) In this quote, the information presented is that Jake got hurt during the war. This quotation means that Jake got hurt in the war and the implication