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UK Release Date: 28 August 2009 Certification: 15 Director: Kathryn Bigelow Cast: Ralph Fiennes, Brian Geraghty, Evangeline Lily, Anthony Mackie, David Morse, Guy Pearce, Jeremy Renner Rating: 84% 'You don't have to be a hero to do this job. But it helps.' Review: The Hurt Locker is a modern day war classic. It was critically acclaimed, winning a total of six Oscars including best picture and best director for Kathryn Bigelow (who at the time became the first female director to win the award). However, the movie is unquestionably about the affects of the Iraq War on US soldiers and how for some people it became an addiction.  The cast assembled for The Hurt Locker is now filled with A-list actors but at the time was cast away for not having any so called big names as leads. Never the less Jeremy Renner stands out as I believe he isn't 'acting' and is instead just enjoying the role - yet he can still show a caring, emotional side to Staff Sergeant William ...

UK Release Date:   22 November 1991 Certification:  15 Director:  Kathryn Bigelow Cast:  Gary Busey, John C. McGinley, Lori Petty, Keanu Reeves, Patrick Swayze Rating:  84%   The movie that kickstarted Keanu Reeves' action career. Review: Point Break is one of the countless great 90's action movies where undercover FBI agent (Johnny Utah played by Keanu Reeves) has to track down a group of surfers who are believed to have been robbing banks. Kathryn Bigelow creates an original story that spends it's opening 45 minutes putting all of it's pieces in play, setting up an intriguing story,  warranting the chaos that ensues.  Reeves' and Swayze's relationship is pivotal to the movie's success - they're almost like brothers, creating a strong bromance as the movie progresses. The relentless pressure of Johnny Utah's heroism collides with the charismatic spiritual philosophy of Swayze's Bohdi. The late Patrick Swayze throws everything at the role ma...