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This is a connoisseur's movie. It needs to be consumed slowly and deliberately to truly enjoy everything that has gone into it. Watch it carefully, there is a lot going on under the surface.

Yes, it's a thriller, and as such parts of it are fast paced, but what it does so well is to misdirect your attention for a while before snapping you back to focus.

There are no wasted words, nor gratuitous scenes in this movie. Just like a Hitchcock movie, the scenes are all necessary, even if they are symbolic.

The acting is first rate, and I say that because much of the tension in the movie comes from the way the characters act, not special effects, not plot points hammered in over and over again.

It is a very dark movie, and the darkness is nicely set off by humor and sarcasm in a few spots.

I saw this film the other day, and was really blown away (sorry for the pun) by a very simple story told with very few special effects. The movie focuses on just a few characters, and on a some very simple premises, and executes very well.

What makes it especially likable is that it rises above the war itself and delves into much deeper territory regarding the nature of happiness, obsession, and camaraderie. It's not a buddy movie, but it is about people who are as tied to each other as you can possibly imagine.

It's about people who are going through incredible tense situations, that very few people can sympathize with, even those who are in close proximity.

If you're looking for a movie with things that blow up, than go see Transformers II, if you want to see a movie about people who living life to its fullest, see the Hurt Locker