14. The Hurt Locker (2008)

Kathryn Bigelow's The Hurt Locker is a no-holds-barred look into the adrenaline-drenched lives of bomb disposal personnel in Iraq, with Jeremy Renner delivering his best performance as Sgt. James and his addiction to the chaos surrounding war drags the screenplay forward. Using a minimalist form and suspense, she won six of the Academy's awards, culminating in two of the grandest: Best Picture and the first female best director. It is also celebrated in 2024 for its exploration of the psychological toll of modern warfare, discussed in PTSD support circles for raw authenticity.
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