Review of The Messenger (2009) by Jameson W — 02 Jun 2012

An emotional powerhouse drama. Woody Harrelson and Ben Foster are stunning.

This review of The Messenger (2009) was written by Jameson W on 02 Jun 2012.

The Messenger has generally received positive reviews.

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Nobody wants the news of a loved one not coming home. Its difficult, its harsh, and it happens all the time…

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The Hurt Locker may be getting all the attention and awards but The Messenger is at least as good and perhaps, given its delicate handling…

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By Rene Rodriguez (1,781) for Miami Herald (3,319) on 04 Aug 2016

With the insight and sensitivity of an insider, The Messenger illuminates the sometimes invisible victims of war -- the survivors -- and a…

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By Gavin M (668) on 27 Apr 2015

Very hard movie to watch. It will definitely have you either turning off your DVD player or Netflix. Or it will keep you intrigued…

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By Bass 9 (254) on 16 Feb 2014

Incredibly heartwarming and gut wrenching at the same time…

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By Warren W (127) on 13 Dec 2013

Great movie, sad, yet portrays how hard it is to pass on the news of death to the loved ones of the fallen…

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By Rod E (628) on 21 Jul 2015

I think that just about every scene of Woody Harrelson and Ben Foster delivering the news to next of kin is heartbreaking and well done…

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By Shawn E (566) on 13 May 2014

Una joya más para ver lo subestimados que han sido Ben Foster y Woody Harrelson en todo este tiempo…

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By Drago? C (170) on 14 Aug 2015

A good story with some strong, emotional performances, especially by the supporting cast…

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By Jennifer L (740) on 02 May 2014

Great actors, go Foster! New talent indeed! Woody, love ya! But the girl, the widow, like her too! Great script! Great movie…

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