Aug

18

Hurt Locker'Hurt Locker' is a slang phrase often used in the military for 'a metaphorical place you go when you are painfully unsuccessful in a competitive event.' It is also the title of a new movie by director Kathryn Bigelow. For those who see similarities between intelligent, fast-paced decision making in leveraged trading and those made in the fog of war, this film will entertain. It depicts the day-to-day lives of specialists in an elite bomb disposal unit of the US Army tasked to Iraq in the mid 2000s. Particularly enjoyable is the interplay among members of the unit who carry themselves in a rational, cautionary, procedural way and a new leader who comes across as totally 'unhinged' but is actually one of the most talented in the field. It is also easy to empathize with the head of the unit as he's found the only thing he wants to do in life no matter what the risks or cost. I won't spoil the plot by drawing analogies to trading but you'll be surprised to find 2+ hours have passed when the lights come up. I highly recommend it and mention it due to its limited rollout.

The Hurt Locker, reviewed by Christopher Goodwin


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