The premise is simple: the life of a sergeant who specializes in dismantling makeshift bombs in Iraq. However, there is a work of war, but rather a constant voltage. The patience to disarm the bombs, with the powerful sense of suspense that entails, becomes a repetitive task that binds us to the chair. The camera in hand and intimate close-ups and remind us that this is not a film about war but about how a person facing his job, the fear of death, and always looking to discover this new challenge of destiny. The movie is not reflective, much less moral, it is simply consistent and factual. The film is careful to detail, and slow planes keep us attentive but seem to last for hours. Beyond that, the work has two of the most significant cameos I've seen recently, including Leonard Nimoy in the latest installment of Star Trek, "with the presence of Guy Pearce and Ralph Fiennes.
This last detail seems especially particular to those who enjoy seeing a new director who has been with his best actor. At least that is for me the case of Bigelow and Fiennes, who had worked together at the renowned cult film Strange Days (Strange Days), 1995. Fiennes, in his short but powerful role, shows us another facet to his acting ability. why it's valuable to take this film will soon be presented in Colombia, and so can you decide which of the two, or Zone of Fear Avatar, deserves to get a BAFTA.