GREEN BERET Reacts to The Hurt Locker | Beers and Breakdowns 

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"The whole country could be covered in IED's, we don't give a fuck." I don't think Buck was on one of those hearts n minds teams... 😂😂

I saw this movie in the middle of 2010 I think, about a year and half after getting back from Iraq. I had been aware of it, and my girlfriend at the time dragged me to her friend's house to watch a movie. This movie. Which, to be clear, is the war movie equivalent of the afterbirth of a hyena that has been festering in the sun for three days. I was not in a super great place after my deployment, and finding out we were going to be watching a movie about OIF was not awesome, so I started hitting the liquor a little harder than everyone else there. That's saying something, as I was in a room full of restaurant workers, and anyone who has ever been around people in the service industry knows that their blood is essentially 50% booze, 40% cocaine, 10% plasma. Anyway, the movie gets going, and I immediately realize I don't have to worry about it triggering some kind of painful PTSD episode related to me being wounded, or firefights, or getting blown up. Because instead I'm just going to get irrationally angry at the fact that the film that has positioned itself as the truest, most authentic account of life as a soldier in Iraq, and the most accurate depiction of combat in OIF, is in fact a shitty action flick for stolen valor EOD fakes to flog their logs to, filled with so many AR 670-1 violations that I'm shocked every 1SG and SGM in the Army didn't drop dead of a stroke simultaneously on the day of its theatrical release. Also, this movie should have been at least 72 hours long for all the BIPs they did if it was realistic, since we all know EOD takes a MINIMUM of 4 hours to show up on the rare occasion you actually call them instead of just getting out, and kicking that weird object and hoping it doesn't explode. I won't get into the tactics other than to say that I've seen better. Not even in combat. That's a given. I mean that I've seen better in playground nerf wars. I will say that that explosive anal beads of doom scene was pretty cool looking, even if there is a zero percent chance that any human being in existence could lift that many arty shells at once. Even if it wasn't such a monumentally stupid idea. But I digress. I got super drunk, and at the end my girlfriend's BFF said something about how intense it was, and her boyfriend said something dumb like, "Yeah man, that's crazy. Like, that's how it really is over there!" And I just fucking lost my shit. There was a lot of yelling, cursing, maybe half a bottle of Jim Beam exploded on their living room wall, and I was never allowed back in their home. But on the bright side, they definitely knew that Hurt Locker is a shit movie and that Iraq was nothing like that at all. So I feel like it went okay. Anyway, that chick broke up with me a few weeks later. Not sure why.

Sean, you are an inspiration. I listened to the first podcast you did with Andy Stumpf and I couldn't believe all the shit you've overcome in your life. I love your channel and what you're doing. You're an awesome dude.

Nice! You should checkout Sicario 1 & 2 next. Both are good films.

The leaving camp thing blew my mind. We left as a team a few times to get things from the local village. We never left out on our own in no uniform to fuck around with the locals.

When he says "There's an American, of course they have guns" i felt that warm my heart

I love this movie but yea, they got so much wrong. Apparently, EOD are like the electricians of the military. You call em up and they'll be there anywhere from 11am-6pm so just hang tight.

Saw an EOD guy in clinic and asked him about the movie. He said if anyone had acted like Renner in his squad - putting others at risk like that- the guys in the squad would have taken him out themselves. One way or another.

Walker actually makes headsets with radios in them now, but they're not of the quality of Sordins or peltors.

This movie drew more questions from civilians than any other I saw. I had to constantly answer, "no, it's not like that."

This is an older video, but input from the surge in 07. Whenever we found an IED in our sector we had to call for EOD, send an element to escort them to the IED, then RTB with them after they detonated it. Biggest pain in the ass ever, was quicker to get some distance and hit it with a .50 cal

This movie may have alot of inaccuracies but my god does it make your palms sweat

Peltor does make a wireless version that doesn’t require a radio to operate. We used them in the Navy! Love your content bro; keep them coming!

Yeah we were taught on the 1st day of EOD school (55D - I am old) not to pickup projectiles by det cord.

I enjoyed this movie quite a bit before I enlisted, but not understanding Jack about established unit SOPs, equipment, or base protocols. One of my DSs had some colorful things to say about the movie, and after a while I just can’t bring myself to watch the movie anymore because of how I now understand certain things and why they exist.

I agree with Buck. Its a great documentary...

this movie came out when i was in Iraq. our EOD guys at the time (Air Force EOD...MUCCHHHHH better than the Army EOD guys we got later in deployment) were like "dont watch that movie. that entire movie is trash". so, i never watched it, until a year or so later when i was a Drill Sergeant and i had CQ duty one night. afterwards i was like "yup, those dudes were correct. that movie WAS trash" but, its crazy how the director made this dumpster fire of a movie, won 2 Oscars, then turned around and made Zero Dark Thirty, which was a significantly better movie. BTW, can yall do Zero Dark Thirty next?

The “cape guys” were 22nd Brigade SAS brother. Great video, my new fun channel.

The movie was ridiculous, but Mosul Iraq 2008 we called EOD all the time. Route clearance would clear a route and right behind them AQ would bury more sometimes within twenty minutes of route clearance going through. We staged QRF at the gate of FOBs Marez and Diamondback, as long as the route was clear EOD could get anywhere in the city in about 20 minutes depending on how far they were from the FOBs. The IED situation in Mosul 2008 was insane, they were everywhere and we kept EOD busy.

at the time stamp 6:00, I agree. In the UK forces and I assume other nations forces also use the same tactic, we would use the 4 C's (I'm sure you have heard of that). every available soldier would be puling security around the area and controlling the area. No one in, no one out until the area was clear! And don't worry Jeremy wont be in another avengers movie by the looks of it :).

The peltors he’s wearing are the same I was issued with my old pd except ours are black. They’re about $200 and the buttons he’s “pushing” are ambient volume or he’s pushing on the battery door. The models with a boom mic, ptt, and radio connection are way more $$, we had ten sets with radio capabilities as well.

Some IEDs are set off by radio frequencies, and correct me if I'm wrong about it. So sometimes not having a radio or anything with a frequency would in my mind at least be safer so it doesn't set it off accidentally.

In the forsvaret the culture is somewhat a mix of liberal Nordic culture and our viking past .We have co ed rooms and females are allowed in every combat role . Also our rules of engagement are extreme strict . But we shout till valhalla and some of us are actually pagan . I pray to thor and odin .

Loved watching you shit on this movie. Every time I watch a military veteran talk about this movie I learn a new piece of bullshit thrown in it!

I would love to see you guys cover a few episodes of seal team.

Thank you for making this video.

You said they got the uniforms right yet this was supposed to happen in 2003 yet they were wearing the digital uniforms which didn't come till years later.

FNG: I was with 1 Cav 2 BCT in Iraq in 04-05 and honestly, EOD was kinda like a pizza delivery in a sense. The were on call anytime were had a IED on the MSR, etc. within Baghdad and the Sunni triangle and they were by far the busiest in thd AOR, for sure. You SF guys in Afghanistan were use to having embeds at your disposal, but for us regular grunts and 12Bs back then, we had to wait brotha. Enjoyed your video tho!

"Made for civilians" is the BEST way to describe this abortion of a movie, well said! When people raved about how great this was, Id always tell them, "ANY similarity between this and actual events are entirely coincidental". At 5:33, you are probably spot on, there. I was asked to be a consultant for a movie once, an "independent movie" (which translates to, "We don't wanna pay anyone what they're worth and if it becomes a big thing, we keep all that money") and their director shot down everything I suggested, to the point that he wanted to shoot a long version of a JAG series episode in regard to how correct it was. I walked away in disgust halfway through and told them I'd beat the shit out of anyone who put my name on the credits. I know guys who consult for the big movies and it's a common thing that the producers will say they have a vision and won't listen to anyone who tries to get them from it

Great breakdown. Keep em coming!

Not sure if you’ve thought about it, but 13 hours would be a great beer and breakdown movie!

I liked this movie, but the sniper part always bothered me. Just aside from what you said about the implausibility of two eod guys getting into that situation, but also the idea of these two guys being an expert sniper and spotter team. Was there ever any backstory in the movie pointing out his prowess with a sniper rifle?

My uncle was deployed and they took incoming mortars while in the defac and everybody got on the ground taking cover except for the EODs who continued eating at their tables not moving much.

Watching a Sgt talk to a SFC the way Anthony Mackie’s character did in this movie annoyed the shit outta me. No chance an E5 talks to an E7 like that

do the benghazi raid movie bro, PLEASE

They’re attached to your radio, and there’s buttons! That’s how that works! Hahahahaha

Almost spot on; I couldn’t even get through The Hurt Locker the first time because it was so full of bs. Suddenly EOD are snipers? Out on their own? And going to strip clubs? WTF?!? Hands down the most absurd military movie ever created. It’s so painful to watch, I literally destroyed the dvd

War-machine armor , which one is better the marvel movies ?

we need rambo breakdowns.

Ok so the Peltor Comtac VII's do support radio less talking feature. But they were def not around when this is supposed to take place.

He could use Bluetooth peltor with a bt receiver with a mic attached to his radio or on a lapel with an extension running to radio.

No mention of how he couldn't possibly lift all those Russian howitzer rounds with that detcord ???

Another really good & must watch movie is "We Were Soldiers" with Mel Gibson

I love seeing Sean being pissed off :D

Platoon!

We never show up in 30minutes or less😂😂😂!

the scary thing is that the nokia phone used as the detonator can be used multiple times before it finally breaks.

The only realistic thing about this entire movie is that EOD ends up with a Barrett. They always seem to have one because they're on Special Ops borderline.

So weird to see someone wearing a Pikes Perk tee shirt in a YouRube video. I forget that Denver and the Springs are actually not insignificant.

The only EOD I ever saw get after it was the Navy guys. They were actually what this movie should of been about. Army EOD needs escorts and takes 6 hours to get on station. Lol

The Academy: “here are six Oscars.” FNG: “I hope you enjoy this piece of shit movie.” 💀

What was the name of the guy who thought he was jason born and got kidnapped?

This was a really good video, dudes.

To quote count dankula: hearts and minds.? FUCK HEARTS AND MIND, we're not here to help were here to laugh.

Mike Hawk was my uncle. Rip unk

Airborne. Love your show.

Bergdal was my sister unit 501rst out of ft Richardson I remember the call in the middle of patrol and had to be stuck out there for three days. The conspiracy is many blame him for the attack on zerok. Doubt it I don’t know that he was smart enough

“Nahh I’ll check it out” 🤣🤣

I couldn't agree more with this review. Idk if you do current war movies but I'm curious what you guys thought of "the battle at lake changjin" I haven't seen many or any at all; reviews of this film. I've read stories on it of course but you know how the term " always 2 sides " - it was allegedly blocked by US To release at the theaters. Idk if you ever saw it but I watched it lastnight. I can dm you the link at IG to see it if anything. It was on RU-vid but got striked

Too bad the people watching from the windows aren't talking shit "Don't do it! Don't pick up that bag! Nooo.Noooo..oh you did it. I'm just messing with you man. Definitely don't pick up that other bag though, cause that's definitely maybe a bomb. Let me get my camera first."

Can anyone explain to me why their ACOGs has no reticle? It’s always been buggin me.

You guys haven't done Jarhead yet? Please do

Fuck what you guys say about thins flick. Still a good one. Still loved it.

I'm addicted to your movie breakdown. Keep it up 👍👍

This movie made my palms sweat lol. My younger half brother was EOD and he came back from Afghanistan a completely different person. Absolutely ice cold disposition. Nothing bothers him anymore🤣 those fellas are badasses

I was a combat engineer in Iraq and our primary mission was route clearance. Occasionally we had eod attached to us, but not always. But our S.O.P. was use the Buffalo arm to check it out or our robot and we either confirmed it was or wasn't an actual ied. But we never tried to defuse anything. It was always cordon off an area, depending on the size of the ied, and b.i.p. it. Or blow in place. Basically we dropped a 2 block charge of c4 on it and took it out. But that part where the cab flies through the cordon and no one does anything always pisses me off too. Like why would no one light that dude up? Lol

I loved Ralph Fiennes’ character in this movie, he was more interesting in 5 mins than the others were in the whole movie!

My squad leader actually lost guys looking for Bergdal. Seriously messed him up with PTSD. It was sad watching how the guys treated him at 20 years in service. Guys treated him like he was dumb but you could tell he was just messed up.

I love it when you don't like the silly war movies 😂😂 Buck you crack me up. Love your content,All of it.

About the Peltors; they make Peltors that have radios integrated into them now! (Using that antenna that was noted) However, they only transmit on FGRS frequency (think like the walkie talkies you get from Walmart) and are not encrypted. I’ve used them before, and they work really well! So it’s feasible, but not very realistic to use them in this capacity.

Heard a quote from an eod specialist. He said "EOD isn't that difficult, you either get it right or don't even know you got it wrong". Something to that effect anyway.

I saw the cereal isle scene as a contrast between his military life and civilian life. A month ago, decisions he made either preserved life or ended life. Now that he's home, his biggest decisions are which variety of Cheerios to buy (original, Honey Nut, Coco, Strawberry, etc,) and should he get the 12oz size, 24oz, or 36oz Family Value size. Having nothing in my own life to compare to, I have to imagine that finding meaning and purpose in the daily activities of a civilian life can be frustrating and challenging while seeming completely frivolous at the same time.

Love the Channel and you guys. We all know the Hurt Locker is military fan fiction. I do think one of the more impactful scenes was him returning to the grocery store. And it wasn't setting off his PTSD. It was returning to the safe but mundane life. The unfulfilling feeling of totering down grocery isles, when a month ago you were disarming explosives and trading lead with the enemy. Combat is horrible, but you guys miss it. It's the most exciting time of your life, and all that adrenaline, the combat, the mission, and the purpose just vanishes as you touch down on home soil. Why do infantry, Spec Ops, and EOD guys keep going back on tours, knowing how dangerous it is? It's a different scene when you consider Jeremy Rener looking at the cereal box thinking "Is this my fucking life now? Picking out cereal boxes?..." He's home and safe,, but he's not happy.. Then fast foward to him going back on deployment. Ready to do his job, actually happy. I think it speaks to the vets who just miss deployment. Edit: I'd love for you guys to do We Were Soldiers or Lone Survivor next.

My section chief for the last 2 years I spent in the army came from the 82nd. The brigade he came from had a bunch of guys who were in bowe bergdahl's battalion when he went missing. They lost several guys looking for him. They were initially assigned to provide extra security for the court martial, but were pulled because they were ready to kill him themselves.

I'm glad ya''ll are doing these with military action movies. Its cool to get an ACTUAL military perspective on these. Keep em coming!

My pops did much of his ten in the Corps (‘53-‘63) as EOD. This movie cracked him up. All that gear. He just shook his head - said “what’s all that stuff? They used to send us out there with a K-Bar, a steel pot and a handshake.” Miss that salty ole Leather Neck! Keep up the great work!

HILARIOUS LOL! That’s all we did in Mosul when I was there is EOD escort and it was AWESOME. Besides the ambushes and carnage that followed of course. Edit FUCK BERGDAHL THAT IS ALL

My first and last experience with EOD, we were a week fresh in Iraq. Called in an IED on Route Sword, and cordon off the area. An hour later we could see them a distance down the road, and two hours later they were still getting to us. It took them almost three hours since they go .5 MPH everywhere clearing the route as they go. Lesson learned and we never called them again.

There were EOD teams attach to our BDE. They were on call. Many of times we ran across an IED and they were called to come take care of it. This was SOP in Iraq and Afghanistan. We did use EODs on missions as well like you explained but they were called out when needed. But never like how you see in the movie. They were escorted out or flown out.

OMG that sniper scene. you could have made an entire video on how bad that scene was. all the contractors standing around with their thumbs up their asses and one dude walking around and the sniper shoots the moving guy? then HMMWV 50 cal dude just wasting rounds and sniper hits him in the part of his head not covered by the gun shield? british sniper guy "im hitting too low" so he extends the bipods of that Barrett just as far as they would extend...instead of aiming just a bit higher? AND you are correct, the bad guy sniper was confined to a house, you know where the bad guy is...how about NOW get on that M2 and light that house up now that know where fire is coming from? damn that scene is just the worst.

"Stupid! This whole scene is stupid!" "Excursions. How many Iraqis have Excursions?" I love you, Sean. I really do. Greetings from Israel.

I think that the Cereal section of the movie gave a sense that he feels that "this is an anti climax" to his life. I been to Iraq and Afghanistan and I felt the difference when I cam back from tour and see people "outside fighting age". Adding to that I knew 2 guys from the SAS whereby one stated "...once I was in an high Octane situation....and next I am pushing a f**king shopping trolley in f**king ASDA (UK VERSION OF Walmart).

Those headsets actually do exist I work in the Offshore oil and gas industry and some people actually use headphones like that, wireless with a antenna and you press a button on the side to speak.

Hated the fact this movie made the SAS seem like imbeciles and then all of a sudden the Americans were trained snipers

I grew up watching an amazing TV series called :"Danger UXB". English. Based on Brits Engineers during WW2 Blitz of London. They basically did what you're talking about. They showed up to defuse huge as he'll bombs dropped by Germany. Great TV series for it's era.

I went to EOD school a few years after this movie came out. Even mentioning it at Ft. Lee or Eglin was a good way to get smoked.

On the part about Bergdhal… Dec. 2009, I was coming home for a 2 week R&R when we were in a briefing and I saw a guy that looked familiar. Just happened to be a former DS of ours, and he struck up the conversation that another former DS of ours, SSG. Bowen, was one of the ones killed looking for this shitbag Bergdhal.

Need to see some Generation Kill breakdowns lol, it’d be a gold mine for reactions.

It looks like they had an advisor who never deployed... getting uniforms and shit right, but everything downrange is fantasy land.

Love your emotional roller coaster during the breakdown 😂 Awesome video

The consistency is amazing ! Keep ‘em coming guys!

Walkers Razor ear protection now have a radio you can attach and talk just like you were discussing @ 14.28 in this video. They work at limited distances. 400m to 800m depending on terrain. We use them for hog hunting. They have a Push to Talk mode or a VOX mode and multiple channels. They are great for our application of hog hunting

I was deployed with EOD when this came out. Needless to say they ripped this film to shreds. I hate this film gets so much love in Hollywood and the director got an Oscar for this trash. They had an EOD advisor, but apparently he was a hated dude in the EOD world and had an ego.

Most people ask me what is the most accurate military movie , I honestly don't know as I served in the Norwegian army and there is a huge difference in culture and SOP between them .

I remember during MOB training we were told to carry a GPS locator and were shown what they looked like in 07, get to Baghdad same year and never got issued shit. And bergdahl is a blue falcon

I genuinely Love these videos you tube has been around for a long time but you guys have something special here really different to any reaction videos so real and entertaining it cant be re created by anyone the whole set up and atmosphere is brilliant

Plz react to 13 hours

I also like how the guy that took over the 50 cal rifle from the downed sniper just HAPPENED to be an awesome sniper on top of a rifleman

17:18 This was the scene that I hated the most as made the British guys look like a bunch of clowns. They're ELITE soldiers, Mrs Katherline Bigalow director woman!!!