The $11-million "Hurt Locker" has proved that a low-budget war story in limited distribution can bring in significant praise and modest receipts. There are few such economies on "Green Zone." With a budget of $100 million, Matt Damon in a starring role and a wide national release on March 16, it is Hollywood's biggest bet yet on modern conflict, an ambitious amalgam of political drama and popcorn diversion.

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