There absolutely is character dev

Sergeant Sanborn goes from not wanting a kid to wanting a kid through his experience. Also his relationship with Sgt James goes from disrespect to respect. At first he's pissed off about James' methods but when he realizes James does have the capacity to be caring not just of his unit but of Iraqis, his opinion slowly evolves. The other guy in the unit goes the opposite way, initially respecting James' bravery but ending up hating James and blaming James for wounds suffered. As for James himself, he does not develop but that's a strength of the movie, not a weakness. He is the stationary character around which the others revolve. He is shown in many different situations and always stays in character. It works.

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Topic - I want my $4.99 back. Hurt Locker an award material? Cut me a break - Victor Khomenko 19:15:34 03/05/10 (15)

I said it was crap... - dave c 17:56:43 03/06/10 (2)

I liked it - tunenut 14:39:11 03/07/10 (1)

I liked it too. - Harmonia 07:18:58 03/11/10 (0)

I just saw this for the first time (on Blu-Ray) and agree - Doug Flynn 12:51:12 03/06/10 (1)

There absolutely is character dev - Jazz Inmate 14:57:25 03/10/10 (0)

Well it's either Hurt Locker or Avatar...take your pick - Jazz Inmate 00:53:16 03/06/10 (0)

I agree...mediocre - DWPC 00:01:08 03/06/10 (0)

You expect to see Napoleanic cavalry charges is all. * - mr grits 21:10:16 03/05/10 (0)

On my ten worst war movies list - Craiger56 20:20:16 03/05/10 (1)

right down there with Pearl Harbor and Rambo2... nt - dave c 12:26:52 03/06/10 (0)

Watch "Beaufort" about last Israeli soldiers stationed in that last Israeli strong hold inside of Lebanon. - tinear 19:41:27 03/05/10 (4)

B-O-R-I-N-G Why do I listen to you? * - mr grits 21:06:52 03/05/10 (3)

I should have mentioned it's not a blood n' guts film but more on the level of "Full Metal - tinear 08:08:17 03/06/10 (2)

Not being Israeli I probably missed key cultural dings. * - mr grits 22:12:56 03/06/10 (0)

" but more on the level of "Full Metal" You've got to be kidding! nt. - Victor Khomenko 08:19:38 03/06/10 (0)

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There absolutely is character dev - Jazz Inmate 14:57:25 03/10/10 (0)

There absolutely is character dev

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