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The Hurt Lockeris a 2008 thriller war film based on true events. It is about the Iraq War, which showed the experience of the soldiers. The critics appreciated the film, and it has also won sixAcademyAwards and six BAFTA Awards.
Actor Jeremy Renner’s performance was also praised by critics and audiences alike. Even his performance and the film itself played a significant role in improving the marriages of war veterans. It had a positive impact on the soldiers’ relationships.
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War Veterans’ Marriages Saved by Jeremy Renner’s 2008 FilmThe Hurt Locker
Renner played Staff Sergeant William James — a daring leader in Iraq. This role earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Actor in 2008.
The film still remains Renner’s most influential work. It’s not because of awards or even the invitation to the White House. It’s because the film translated the war-zone experience of the military soldiers that they were unable to express in real life. As Renner recalled in a conversation withMen’s Health:
“So many soldiers would come up to me like, ‘This is something I cannot explain to my wife. Now she can watch and have a fucking understanding of what the fuck I’m talking about.’ And it helped their marriage. They were going to get divorced. They’re done. This guy did like eight tours—fucking eight tours. Insane.”
No doubt, the film served as a bridge between military veterans and civilians. Many soldiers found it difficult to communicate their experiences, but the movie provided a way for their spouses to understand them better.
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Jeremy Renner Got Emotional Reflecting on Impactful War Movie
In the same conversation with Men’s Health,Jeremy Rennerbecame emotional as he reflected on a particular episode related to this film.
He distinguished his war movie from conventional cinema and the typical experience of watching a movie. He said that this film is different from his experiences in Marvel movies. As the actor said:
Renner’s eyes well up with tears as he recalls the episode. “This is not cinema,” he explains. “We’re not talking about people sitting at this theater and eating popcorn and watching a movie. A different thing was happening.” The depth of the response bowled him over. “It was amazing, man. I don’t get that out of a Marvel movie.”
No doubt, the suspense and tension in the film are breathtaking. It is a rough, tough, spell-binding thriller drama that makes it a must-watch.
WatchThe Hurt Lockeron Prime Video.
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Meet Shreya, FandomWire’s go-to Pop-Culture Writer. She holds a master’s degree in Journalism and a pop culture obsession that rivals even the most die-hard ‘Star Wars’ and Marvel fans.Her articles have been published in Animated Times, Creator Mail, and The Luxxe Mag. When Shreya’s not busy dishing out hot takes, she is lost in the world of rom-coms.
