Danish soldiers are sent to Afghanistan in 2009 for 6 months, to help stabilize the country against the Taliban. They're stationed on Armadillo military base in Helman province. Unlike other war movies, this is the real deal - no actors.
The movie's strength and audacity comes from the Danish soldiers, who confront civilians with wariness or bluntness, exalt in their victories and hesitantly exhibit fear in each others' company.
– Joe Neumaier,
New York Daily News,
15 Apr 2011
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It's alluring to watch.
– Wesley Morris,
Boston Globe,
23 Jun 2011
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When the bombs go off and the bullets start flying, Metz and his cameraman provide a real-life vision of what a hurt locker is really all about.
– Ray Bennett,
Hollywood Reporter,
1 Jul 2011
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Lets the soldiers tell their stories by the way they live day-to-day during their tour of duty.