When the conversation turns to the best war movies the usual candidates like “Apocalypse Now” and “Saving Private Ryan” are always in the discussion. But sometimes modern war movies can get overlooked in favor of genre staples set during 20th-century conflicts.
I’m here to argue that “The Hurt Locker” is the best cinematic depiction of a modern conflict ever. And while it’s hard to suggest this engrossing war movie is underrated (it’s 96% Rotten Tomatoes is a testament to its quality, and it won Best Picture at the 2010 Oscars), this Kathryn Bigelow feature is a flick that can easily go toe-to-toe with the genre heavyweights.
