Kathryn Bigelow understands action. The Hurt Locker is a thrilling, visceral, explosive and mind blowing action film, and Bigelow knows how to get to the meat of the goings-on of her action. She has an innate spatial awareness, and mounts her set-pieces with unassuming alacrity and complete clarity of vision. You are always in the moment.
Once again we see the user of handheld camerawork, but instead of conveying frantic urgency, it is used to be your eyes - our eyes. The camera as a conduit for our place in the action is completely and utterly awesome. Not only is the effect more ....